Actuarial Analyst

Actuarial Analyst (Contract) Temporary Employment

Location

Kuala Lumpur, MY

About Swiss Re Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health business. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world. Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture that encourages fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally.

About the Team The L&H Valuation & Analysis team for Swiss Re Asia is responsible for delivering actuarial valuation, reporting, and business analysis for Life & Health reinsurance business across Asia. The team plays a key role in quarterly actuarial valuation and financial reporting, IFRS 17 and local statutory reporting, experience monitoring and performance analysis, regulatory and risk management reporting, and supporting business decisions through actuarial insights. We are looking for an early-career candidate to join us on a 12-month contract, making an immediate contribution to the team while gaining broad exposure to actuarial reporting, valuation processes, and reinsurance business across multiple markets.

About the Role

As an Actuarial Analyst, you will support actuarial valuation, reporting and analysis activities within the L&H Valuation & Analysis team. You will work closely with experienced actuaries and gain practical experience in actuarial reporting frameworks, portfolio analytics and process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support quarterly actuarial valuation and financial reporting activities; assist in IFRS 17 reporting, analysis and reconciliation processes; prepare reports, management information and actuarial analyses; perform data validation, quality checks and investigate reporting issues; assist in analysing portfolio experience and business performance; contribute to the enhancement and automation of reporting processes, tools and templates; collaborate with colleagues across Finance, Risk Management and other functions; support documentation of valuation methodologies, assumptions and reporting processes; participate in knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.

• About You

• Required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance or a related quantitative discipline; 0-3 years of experience in insurance, reinsurance, consulting or a related analytical field; progressing towards a recognised actuarial qualification (IFOA, SOA, FIAA or equivalent); strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis; strong attention to detail and willingness to learn; good written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.

• Nice to Have: Exposure to IFRS 17, valuation or financial reporting; knowledge of Life Insurance, Family Takaful or Retakaful business; experience with actuarial modelling or data analytics tools; knowledge of the Malaysian insurance or takaful market; familiarity with Power BI, VBA, SQL, Python or similar analytical tools.

What We Offer

Exposure to a wide range of Life & Health reinsurance business across Asia; structured actuarial and professional development; support towards actuarial qualification progression; opportunity to work with experienced actuarial professionals in a collaborative and international environment; meaningful work that contributes to Swiss Re's purpose of making the world more resilient.

Note Swiss Re is committed to an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking, and strives to create a workplace where everyone can thrive irrespective of age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. The organisation may use AI-powered tools to support the review and evaluation of applications for this position, and all hiring decisions are reviewed by people. For details on data privacy, please review the Data Privacy Statement before applying.