Actuarial Expert

The Allianz Group is a global financial services provider with services predominantly in the insurance and asset management business. Allianz SE, the parent company, is headquartered in Munich, Germany. Allianz has established a specialist Branch, Allianz SE Dublin Reinsurance Branch. The branch's premises are at Allianz House, Elmpark, Merrion Road, Dublin 4.

Job Description

We are looking for an Actuarial Expert to join our Corporate Actuarial team at Allianz Re in Dublin. Reporting to the Head of P&C Reserving, you will be part of a small, collaborative and highly professional team, fully integrated with all aspects of quarterly and annual reporting under IFRS 17 and Solvency II.

This is an excellent opportunity for a nearly or newly qualified actuary to deepen their technical expertise in a global reinsurance environment, working with modern tools including ResQ, Unify, SAS and advanced Excel.

Key Responsibilities

Perform reserving on IFRS 17 and Solvency II bases across assigned global reinsurance segments

Carry out underwriting risk capital calculations as part of the entity's Solvency II internal capital model

Contribute to quarterly roll-forward exercises and annual deep-dive reserve reviews

Support experience analysis and assumption setting for Life & Health and/or Property & Casualty lines

Assess reserve adequacy, monitor trends and emerging risks

Perform stress testing, sensitivity analysis and scenario modelling from both reserving and risk capital perspectives

Identify opportunities for model improvements and support their implementation

Communicate findings clearly to stakeholders across the business

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications & Experience

Close to completing (or recently completed) fellowship of a recognised actuarial body (e.g. IFoA)

University degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or a related quantitative discipline

3+ years' experience in IFRS and/or Solvency II reserving, local regulatory reserving, or capital modelling in a reinsurance or insurance environment

Good understanding of IFRS 17 concepts; practical experience (e.g. in IFRS 17 testing or development) is a strong advantage

Technical Skills

Programming and database proficiency, SAS and SQL are essential

Strong MS Excel skills including VBA and Power Query

Experience with DFA, risk capital or cashflow modelling would be an advantage

Personal Attributes

Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail

Clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal

Comfortable working independently and managing competing priorities

A collaborative team player who thrives in an international working environment

Structured approach to complex actuarial problems

At Allianz Re, we are committed to embracing innovation and the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence to enhance our work. We particularly value candidates who demonstrate:

Curiosity and a proactive approach to learning new tools and methodologies

Awareness of AI-powered tools and their application in actuarial and data analysis

An interest in data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement

What We Offer

Study support for actuarial professional examinations

Exposure to a diverse, global reinsurance portfolio

A supportive, close-knit team environment with direct access to senior leadership

Opportunities for professional growth within the wider Allianz Group

Modern tools and technology to support your work

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.

At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

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