Actuarial Assistant

As a Reserving Analyst, you will join the Finance function, working besides experienced actuaries, supporting Reserving analysis, and providing Reserving insight directly to the business. The role is expected to be a strong development platform for future roles – the candidate will be expected to be actively studying actuarial exams, and proactively developing on-the-job knowledge. The role will provide exposures to senior stakeholders, including the CFO.

Job Requirementies

• Supporting Reserving analysis, communication, and output for various lines of business – developing and applying technical and business skills
• Supporting regular and clear communication to senior stakeholders (internally, regulators, auditors), using Reserving insight to identify the strategic actions we can take to improve our business
• Coordinating with other Finance and wider business colleagues to help manage the Reserving quarterly close, and identify issues/roadblocks before they happen
• Development of efficient processes to tightly integrate our processes/data/knowledge into the future reporting framework
• Support development of RBC production implementation – this is an opportunity to learn about a complex new area of the HK insurance world
• Develop an understanding of both IFRS 17 and RBC analysis – with the aim of supporting future development in these areas.
• Support other Reserving tasks – audit, P&R, Planning etc…

Job Requirements

• Strong attention to detail, curious and enthusiastic to understand all details of your work
• Bachelors Degree in Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer science or a related subject
• At least 2 years of experience in an actuarial role within P&C insurance
• Part-qualified status with one of the major Actuarial bodies, and pursuing full qualification
• Strong analytical and problems solving skills is essential
• Knowledge of both IFRS 17 and RBC would be beneficial
• Knowledge of any of ResQ, VBA, R, SQL would be beneficial
• Strong English language communication skills, and ideally Cantonese or Mandarin skills

Why Zurich

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right? 

We are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique - that’s what makes our team so great 
Join us as we constantly explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet.
 

• Location(s):  HK - Hong Kong