Risk Actuary – Nearly / Newly Qualified
by Jennifer Johnston
Duties include:
• design and implement the internal model, or in the short term the standard capital model with undertaking specific parameters (USP), in conjunction with the Actuarial team;
• to test and validate the internal model/USP model;
• to document the internal model/USP model and any subsequent changes made to it;
• to analyse the performance of the internal model/USP model and to produce summary reports thereof;
• to liase with the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and senior management on the ‘USE ‘ test and reporting requirements;
Skills include:
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complicated processes and concepts to non-experts;
• Excellent analytical skills;
• High attention to detail including a commitment to accuracy of reporting;
• Strong time-management skills;
• Ability to work independently and resolve complex problems without direct supervision;
• Need to work as part of a complex Solvency II team;
• Working as part of a close knit Solvency II team involving close liaison with Actuarial, Finance, Compliance and other risk management areas






