Syndicate Reserving Actuary

The jobholder will be an ambitious actuary who wants to work as part of a Reserving team, providing a wide range of actuarial reserving services for SCCR’s Lloyd’s Syndicate. A key part of the role will be working on quarterly reserving, assisting on a wide variety of Reserving Projects.  The role will play a pivotal part in the group reserving transformation flagship.

As a leading global reinsurer, SCOR offers its clients a diversified and innovative range of reinsurance and insurance solutions and services to control and manage risk. Applying “The Art & Science of Risk,” SCOR uses its industry-recognized expertise and cutting-edge financial solutions to serve its clients and contribute to the welfare and resilience of society in around 160 countries worldwide.

Working at SCOR means engaging with some of the best minds in the industry – actuaries, data scientists, underwriters, risk modelers, engineers, and many others – as we work together to find solutions to pressing challenges facing societies.

As an international company, our common culture is defined by “The SCOR Way.” Serving both to build momentum that drives the Group forward and as a compass to guide our actions and choices, The SCOR Way is anchored by five core values, reflecting the input of employees at all levels of the Group. We care about clients, people, and societies. We perform with integrity.

We act with courage. We encourage open minds. And we thrive through collaboration.

SCOR supports inclusion and the diversity of talents, and all positions are open to people with disabilities.

Post qualified i.e. Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries FIA (or equivalent being FCAS, FIAA) with extensive experience within a Lloyd’s/London Market reserving role Established, strong knowledge of UK GAAP, Lloyd’s requirements, Solvency II and Solvency UK. IFRS
17 knowledge Knowledge of regulatory requirements and an understanding of how they impact on the business

Strong knowledge and delivery professional standard requirements

Strong understanding of P&C (re) insurance and reserving practices and products

Significant experience in understanding, explaining and analysing financial impacts and drivers of change

Experience managing projects and effectively representing your department

Demonstrated ability to identify and implement departmental processes and controls and ensure that these are appropriately documents

Proficient in actuarial software, database and reporting tools including ResQDemonstrated ability to understand complex actuarial models

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) Desired ability to code in VBA, SQL, Python and use Gen AI Competencies RequiredA team player and enjoys working at pace, in a collaborative environment with global teams (actuarial, risk, claims and underwriting at a minimum)
Strong organisational and planning skills with ability to meet multiple competing deliverables and manage projects

Flexible and agile

Able to think independently with an analytical mindset and excellent analytical skills.

Acts with integrity and can make a principled stand where required. Strong technical skill set, passionate about innovation and proving processes

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, verbal and written that enable the candidate to communicate effectively with colleagues (especially underwriters), brokers and clients on a cross-border basis.

Proactive, takes strong ownership and committed to delivery

Interested in career and skill development and Fluent English Speaker Please note only candidates who have the relevant and full working rights for the UK will be considered so please indicate this on your application.

No Sponsorship will be provided.

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