Our
client is a leading insurance company, serving the lifestyle protection,
retirement income, investment and mortgage insurance needs of more than
15 million customers, and has operations in 24 countries, including the
United States , Australia , Canada , Japan , Mexico , New Zealand , the
United Kingdom and 17 other European countries.
This
is a fantastic opportunity to join the leadership team of the Central
Region. You will be the subject matter expert for Risk, working closely
with the Pricing Actuary. Not only will you be very comfortable with operational
risk but you will be extremely commercially minded too.
Key Qualities:
- Strategic thinker & execution
- Analytical/Financial Modelling skills
- Self-motivated, high energy levels with ability to work well under pressure
- Effective relationship builder at all levels
- Team orientated with culturally diverse groups but also ability to work
independently
- Planning and problem solving skills
- Creativity - seek effective ways to deliver and demonstrate through
implementation of ideas.
Job Purpose:
The regional risk manager will be responsible for the identification,
assessment and management of all risks associated with existing and new
business for Germany , France , Switzerland and Holland . A high profile
role with frequent reviews being presented to the Business component Risk
Committee and also the Risk Leader of the US Parent Company. The position
will report directly into the Risk Director based in London and will have
a dotted line into the Regional Business Manager
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive the identification and implementation of appropriate risk tools,
key metrics and triggers, including monitoring, analysis and reporting
to HQ Risk Committee.
- Analyse underlying customer data and identify and assess all risks in
respect of client proposals, including review of pricing assumptions and
assessment against established risk appetite
- Contribute to strategic business initiatives working with product and
business development teams in identification and quantification of risks
in relation to new products and business opportunities
- Lead the regional contribution to the risk based capital modelling initiatives
including economic capital modelling for both life and general insurance
business.
- Production of country specific Portfolio Quality Analysis and Product
or client specific In-Force Reviews on a periodic basis.
- Provide technical insurance support to sales and operational teams,
working with Legal and Sales teams to finalise third party contracts and
monitor changes in regulatory, legislative and economic environment
Other
Requirements:
Languages:
Fluent English and German, knowledge of French a distinct advantage. |