We are looking to hire a Life and Health Senior Pricing Actuary to join our growing team in Hong Kong, reporting to the market Head of Pricing.

In this role you will be responsible for the pricing of life reinsurance treaties and support the product development primarily for Japan /Korea markets; and for other Asia Pacific markets as required.

The regional pricing team is responsible for the pricing of Life & Health business written in the Asia Pacific region. Across these markets we write group and individual protection business, both in short and in long-term lines.

The role provides the opportunity for exposure to a wide variety of products. You will be expected to make a significant contribution to the development of our pricing team and the wider enhancement of *** Re’s Life & Health propositions.

You are skilled in the pricing and risk assessment of Life & Health business written in Japan and or Korea. With a strong understanding of the factors that influence profitability and the risk mitigants that should be in place, you are able to take a holistic view of transactions.

You will be responsible for leading actuarial pricing exercises and supporting the deal underwriter in preparing responses to tenders. This typically involves carrying out actuarial analyses, proposing and owning assumptions, and providing technical expertise.

In detail your responsibilities will include:

• Performing and documenting the pricing of quotes across responsible markets while ensuring compliance to internal standards, thorough risk assessment and application of best practice.
• Developing, enhancing and maintaining, and documenting pricing bases, tools and efficient methods of carrying out existing processes.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders in pricing initiatives and allocated projects.
• Become part of a leading reinsurance company of over 1,000 professionals spread across 20 world locations - a company that prides itself in delivering the best possible risk solutions to its insurance clients and brokers.
• Become part of a culture based on trust, initiative, responsibility, and openness. We are always looking for bright, proactive individuals to join our team!

QUALIFICATIONS

You are looking to accelerate the development of your actuarial career and demonstrate your leadership skills. You have the ability and courage to constructively challenge business propositions whilst being business minded and solution oriented. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, capable of explaining complex technical issues in a simple way.

You enjoy collaborating with your colleagues as well as working on your own. Your preference is to be part of an international and multicultural environment, handling diverse tasks, yet always ready to serve the team and meet the business needs.

You have the following background, skills and mindset:

• Qualified Life Actuary with 8+ years’ actuarial with 3 years minimum post-qualification experience.
• Good understanding of key industry issues and trends, local regulations and market practices; experience in the Japan / Korea markets is a plus.
• Proven analytical skills and the ability to work on complex projects, including the ability to manage time and multiple priorities effectively.
• Self-motivation, ability to work under pressure when needed.
• Experience in actuarial projections systems or statistical software is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical issues in an effective way.
• Ability to lead work and give/receive constructive feedback and coach others with a view to improving their/own performance.