Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated

Research Actuary – 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Wellington • 🇳🇿 New Zealand

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

SQL

About the role

  • Support annual experience studies by leveraging the data analytics capabilities to derive insights, propose changes to assumptions & make the process more efficient and robust.
  • Taking a leading role in further developing RGAA’s management information in relation to its portfolio experience.
  • Supporting the work of the valuation and pricing teams where necessary.
  • Take a leading role in developing statistically sound models and latest techniques to analyse the data available to RGAA.
  • Derive relevant insights from the analyses, document findings and conduct briefing sessions for key stakeholders.
  • Link different sources of data (internal and external) to enrich the data analytics capabilities at RGAA.
  • Keep abreast of the operational matters of cedants and developments in the broader market to better understand the drivers of changing experience.
  • Play a key role in ensuring the successful completion of projects of a various nature. This may include co-ordination and management of some projects from their initial stages to their completion.
  • Assist with the professional development of junior staff.
  • Provide business and technical support to junior staff.

Requirements

  • 5+ Years relevant life insurance experience, ideally across both individual and group products.
  • Reinsurance experience.
  • 2+ Years experience conducting experience investigations.
  • A Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia (or equivalent) or someone close to qualification with compensatory additional industry experience.
  • Highly organized and motivated, with the ability to work independently and effectively prioritise workload.
  • Strong analytical and technical skills.
  • A solid grounding in data analysis.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and influence others.
  • Ability to challenge and enhance existing analytical methodologies.
  • Solid understanding of life insurance market and products.
  • Experience with SQL, R and Power BI.
  • Expert in MS Excel.
Benefits
  • Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.
  • Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.
  • Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
data analysisstatistical modelingexperience investigationsanalytical methodologiesportfolio experience analysisproject management
Soft skills
organizational skillsmotivatedindependent workprioritizationinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsnegotiationinfluence
Certifications
Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia