Portfolio Management Actuary

Swiss Re – Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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We are seeking a high‑performing individual to join our team as a Portfolio Management Actuary reporting directly to the Head of Portfolio Management. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to shaping our portfolio management strategy and ensure its successful execution. The position involves planning, monitoring, and engaging with cross‑functional stakeholders to embed and progress this critical initiative.

• Contribute to the implementation of the portfolio and cycle management framework.
• Support the development of a clear process and framework for portfolio management decision‑making and performance management.
• Engage in change management activities across product, market unit, and other functions to embed process and decision into day‑to‑day thinking.
• Support the Smart Circle process from a quarter‑to‑quarter basis to ensure we are driving the right actions across Cor So portfolios.
• Conduct maturity assessments of portfolios around process, people, and capability in portfolio management, and work with the Head of Portfolio Management and APM leadership team to drive change.
• Provide insights and expertise to support the successful execution of the portfolio management strategy.

The Portfolio Management team is part of Actuarial Portfolio Management (APM) Global, reporting to the Chief Underwriting Officer – Cor So. The purpose of the team is to actively support the Smart Circle and Portfolio Management initiatives by providing portfolio insights and proactively steering management actions in delivering sustainable profit.

We are looking for an ambitious, trustworthy and enthusiastic team player who is keen to progress their career as an actuary. You possess strong communication skills, demonstrate empathy, and adapt your style to meet the needs of your audience. You build networks through solid interpersonal relationships and advocate for driving change. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter, able and willing to take initiative and implement measures in a goal‑oriented manner.

• Nearly qualified or qualified actuarial status with P&C experience (experience in portfolio and cycle management strategies is highly desirable).
• Strong analytical skills and good understanding of reporting systems, actuarial models and data management.
• Extensive experience with data and analytical management techniques.
• Strong actuarial technical capability with the ability to create solutions and coach others.

Salary (full‑time):

• London: £68,000 – £102,000 per annum.
• Manchester: £56,000 – £87,000 per annum.

In addition to base salary, Swiss Re offers an attractive performance‑based variable compensation component. Global and location‑specific benefits are also available, subject to Swiss Re policies and contract terms.

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance‑based risk transfer. We anticipate and manage risks from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime.

The Commercial Insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group offers innovative insurance solutions to large and mid‑sized multinational corporations worldwide. Our industry‑leading claims service provides clients with additional peace of mind, while we build an inclusive culture that encourages fresh perspectives and innovative thinking.

We embrace a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and pursue sustainability, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, skillset or other characteristics. If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

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