Life Reinsurance Broking Actuary

We are seeking a highly motivated and equally talented individual to expand our Life and Health reinsurance team in Tokyo servicing our Japanese clients. In this role, the new team member will accelerate our efforts to develop our Life & Health portfolio in Japan:

The role will focus on developing relationships with clients and prospects, identifying and understanding their objectives and needs (financial, commercial, and strategic) and implementing the optimal reinsurance solutions from conception to execution.

To succeed in and enjoy this role, the key ingredients are: a very sharp mind when it comes to numbers, an enthusiastic dedication in client’s service and relationship, and a natural taste for tackling challenges and solving new problems with innovative solutions. This role offers a great combination of fun and hard work, and will bring you a wealth of industry experience.

Responsibilities

 A core member of **'s reinsurance broking team for the Japanese Life & Health market

 Close collaboration with ***’s global Accident, Health and Life team to deliver solutions to clients

 Build Client and Prospect Plans that identify and understand their objectives & needs (financial, commercial, capital, strategic…) and the opportunity pipeline in the Japanese Life & Health field.

 Articulate and further develop ***’s service offering and value proposition to existing and prospective Japan life (re)insurance clients.

 Manage and develop relationships with clients at multiple levels

 Analyse and structure the information (whether quantitative or qualitative) needed for implementing successful (reinsurance) transactions meeting clients’ needs

 Contribute in structuring optimal solutions (from traditional life reinsurance to non-traditional / innovative reinsurance solutions)

 Contribute to the execution of the transaction (management of tendering strategy/process, terms negotiations, contractual documentation, Service Level Agreements)

 Articulate the risks and the economics of a transaction to potential reinsurers

 Develop relationships with local and off-shore reinsurers. Identify areas of opportunities based on reinsurer’s capabilities, market presence and appetite

Requirements

 University graduate in Actuarial Studies or related fields such as Finance, Mathematics or Statistical studies

 Qualification with a recognized Actuarial institute preferred.

 Experience in the life (re)insurance industry working in sales, consulting and/ or analytical roles (i.e. valuation, pricing). Reinsurance knowledge/experience would be a plus.

 A strong understanding of accounting and regulation in Japan. Global perspective would be a plus.

 Multi-lingual with business level English and Japanese

 Enthusiastic dedication to clients. Winning spirit.

 Self-motivated, holds oneself accountable and takes ownership for problem resolution, able to prioritize under pressure of competing deadlines.

 A willingness and ability to build trust with and cultivate relationships with clients and prospects.

 Strong networking skills and aptitude

 Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to engage all levels within internal and external organisations.