As a Senior Model Risk Actuary expert within Group Risk Management, you will work closely with global Life teams, carrying out 2nd line reviews of model risk and independent model validations, and providing risk-based insights to senior stakeholders.

What you will do

• Deliver independent validations of Life models including specifying, implementing, and executing validation tests, identifying, quantifying, and assessing weaknesses and limitations of models, and producing validation reports and documentation.
• Lead and deliver independent top-down analysis and assessment of model risks (including specific targeted deep dive analyses) including review of methodology and approaches, and produce reports and documentation.
• Oversee development and implementation of Model Risk Governance relating to Life Insurance.
• Support the development of the cash flow modeling framework used in Life model validation.
• Support Risk engagement in Life decision processes, e.g., product approval or assumption review, providing independent challenge as part of decision making.
• Present to senior management on model governance and validation outcomes, and advise on risk insights and implications for the business.
• Mentor and develop other actuarial professionals within the department.

What you bring

As a Senior Model Risk Actuary your skills and qualifications will ideally include:

• University degree in Finance, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, or comparable field.
• Qualified Life actuary with eight or more years of relevant experience in the Life Insurance industry
• Experience in at least one and ideally more of the following areas: reserving, pricing, solvency, assumption setting, and/or capital modelling
• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills
• Experience in model development projects, either as developer or product owner
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to write clear validation reports.

Additional Information

We look forward to receiving your online application.

Zurich wants to attract the best talent and we acknowledge that talents might not always be available full-time. At Zurich we will consider requests for flexible working. Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of ways. Please talk to us during the interview about the flexibility you may need.

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Why Zurich

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right? We are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique - that’s what makes our team so great!
Join us as we constantly explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet.

• Location(s): CH - Zürich
• Remote working: Hybrid
• Schedule: Full Time
• Recruiter name: Grace Cunningham