Job Ref: J4478

The Head will be central to the successful establishment of the actuarial modeling team in Dublin. As well as building the team, the successful candidate will use their extremely strong technical ability to ensure actuarial model development and production of the highest quality. This will be an exciting, hands-on role, with much interaction with actuaries throughout our clients’ Group.

The Head will take full responsibility for the development, maintenance, production and reporting of results in a number of areas including:

•Reserves (IFRS/PGAAP)
•Embedded Value
•Cash Flow Testing
•VOBA/DAC Recoverability Testing and Liability Adequacy Testing

Key responsibilities of the role will include:
•Establishing and developing a new first class actuarial modeling team
•Mentoring and coaching team members to provide knowledge and growth opportunities
•Ensuring that appropriate and auditable controls, reconciliations and documentation are maintained with respect to valuation, cash flow testing, embedded value, projections/budget, models etc.
•Ensuring the use of technology to perform job functions more efficiently and to further automate the reserving and financial projection processes. Sharing technology solutions with other associates and working with the IT area to move ad hoc improvements into a controlled production environment

The skillset and characteristics of the ideal applicant include:
•Demonstrated ability to build complex actuarial models and to produce ‘fit for purpose’ reports & communications
•Excellent technical ability and aptitude.
•Demonstrated ability to build and develop a team with the competencies to deliver objectives.
•Excellent leadership skills.
•Excellent planning, prioritization & organization skills.