Junior Pricing Actuary

Axis Communications

Junior Pricing Actuary role at AXIS Capital focusing on pricing in International Accident & Health. Working closely with underwriting teams to analyze data and contribute to pricing decisions.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeZurich • 🇨🇭 SwitzerlandJuniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQLVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collect, validate, and prepare client data for use in AXIS pricing tools to support accurate and timely actuarial analyses
Collaborate closely with underwriting teams to fully understand risk features and ensure they are appropriately reflected in pricing and modelling
Perform loss modelling for international treaty business within the European Accident & Health Division
Apply actuarial techniques to estimate expected losses, cash flows, and risk aggregations, and advise management on technical pricing to ensure robust actuarial and economic evaluation of commercial agreements
Contribute actuarial insights to portfolio monitoring, business planning, and forward-looking projections
Gather market parameters and carry out analytical studies to identify trends, correlations, and emerging risk dynamics
Support the development and maintenance of actuarial and data analytics tools, models, and processes
Participate in cross-functional projects and promote best-practice actuarial standards across teams
May participate in client and broker visits
Additional responsibilities aligned with the scope and needs of the role

Requirements

What you’ll need

A university degree (or equivalent qualification) in Actuarial Science or a related quantitative discipline
A demonstrated interest in pursuing actuarial professional qualifications
Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications, with particular emphasis on Excel
Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., VBA, C#, R, or SQL)
Full professional fluency in English (required)
Demonstrated initiative and high levels of self‑motivation, with the ability to proactively identify and address issues
Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work effectively within a team environment
Excellent analytical capabilities, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to deliver clear presentations
Proven ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, fast‑paced, and international work environment
Strong organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple responsibilities
Demonstrated resilience, professionalism, and a strong work ethic, maintaining effectiveness under pressure
Open‑minded mindset and a strong willingness to learn and develop continuously
Experience preferably in a pricing department at an Insurance or Reinsurance company – at least 2 years of experience in Life is preferred
Ability to effectively leverage artificial intelligence tools (e.g., Copilot) to enhance efficiency and analytical output
French is a bonus

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family
health and wellness programs
retirement plans
tuition reimbursement
paid annual leave
much more

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Hard Skills & Tools

actuarial techniquesloss modellingdata analyticsprogramming languagesExcelVBAC#RSQLmarket analysis

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsanalytical capabilitiescommunication skillsorganisational skillstime-management skillsinitiativeself-motivationresilienceprofessionalismwillingness to learn

Certifications

actuarial professional qualifications