Lead Finance Actuarial – Assumptions & Parameters

Lead Finance Actuarial – Assumptions & Parameters

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Do you enjoy reviewing and proposing non-economic assumptions and parameters such as mortality, lapse, and disability rates? Are you ready to lead a small team tackling broader technical challenges while supporting management and the Finance Actuarial team in projects and developments? This includes new business management information (MI), planning, coordinating Finance Actuarial activities, and monitoring risk, internal control framework (ICF), and audit actions. If you are ambitious and eager to develop further in the coming years, we are looking for you!

About our client

Our client is one of the largest pension insurers in the Netherlands. With their brands Zwitserleven and Reaal, they take care of the financial security of their customers. So that they can live carefree when they stop working, or start something new. They are a partner for life.

They invest in a culture that brings out the best version of ourselves. Every day they go for it: Get the most out of yourself (and bring out the best in others), Stand up for what you do (and do what you stand for), Go for the best (and make better what is good), Focus on results (because results give direction).

They work together in and on an inclusive work environment where everyone can flourish. And on the basis of responsibility and trust: you are in charge of a healthy work-life balance that is best suited for you and your team to achieve your team results.

As part of their leadership team, you play an important role by facilitating and inspiring employees to continue to develop their talents and perform at their best.

Wat ga je doen?

As Lead Assumptions & Parameters, you will manage the process, timelines, and internal and external stakeholders for setting actuarial assumptions used for all reporting regimes (IFRS, Economic, Solvency II, and Tax).

Team Structure
The Lead reports directly to the Director of Finance Actuarial and manages a team of two specialists who have transitioned from Procurement Modelling & Change to Finance Actuarial. The Lead will play a leading and coordinating role within the team.

As Lead Finance Actuarial Assumptions & Parameters, your main responsibilities will include:

• Assumptions & Parameters Review: reviewing and determining non-economic assumptions and parameters, including mortality, morbidity, and lapse.

• Project Support: Supporting projects and developments, including driving and coordinating changes in management information for new business.
• Coordination: Coordinating Finance Actuarial activities, monitoring risk, ICF, and audit actions, and ensuring timely completion.
• Reporting Support: Assisting broader Finance Actuarial teams during reporting periods, including performing peer reviews.
• Technical Support: Providing support on specific technical questions and understanding movements in results when parameters are updated.

Vereisten

What do they ask?

Are you capable of working with complex models, reviewing experience, assessing assumptions and parameters, managing a small team of specialists, and handling various stakeholders? Together, we will continuously match the role with your development and interests.

Required Qualifications

• Qualified actuary or comparable knowledge level

• Five years of relevant experience post-professional qualification
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Effective communication skills to liaise with management and other stakeholders (Dutch & English)

Competencies

You are eager to learn and develop, a team player with a proactive attitude, and able to lead and coach other team members. You combine strong analytical skills with a helicopter view, grasping the essence and communicating it in simple and clear language. You can think conceptually but act concretely. Additionally, you know how to manage timelines and stakeholders, communicating effectively with them. You are keen to engage in varied work, beyond just parameters, to keep the role interesting.

What do we offer:

• A dynamic working environment with enthusiastic and driven colleagues where you quickly feel at home
• Plenty of room for training and courses (technical and personal development) and an annual personal growth budget
• The flexibility to find your own balance between working in the office and from home (Hybrid Working)
• A 36-hour working week with the possibility of working 40 hours
• A 13th month
• Salary scale between € € 5.373,84 -€ 8.213,60 on the basis of a 36 hour working week
• Good additional benefits
• Attention to vitality and health
• Weekly drinks and fun company parties.