Strategic Actuarial Leader

2 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Hannover Re Full time
About the Role

The Strategic Actuarial Leader will be responsible for leading the Corporate Actuarial, Risk Management, and Compliance functions within the Branch. This role will be part of the Senior Leadership Team, acting as a strategic partner and adviser to the Managing Director.

Key Responsibilities
  • Act as a strategic partner to the Managing Director and wider Senior Leadership Team, providing insights and guidance on actuarial, risk management, and compliance topics.
  • Define and implement the strategic vision for the Corporate Actuarial, Risk Management, and Compliance areas in support of the Group and Branch strategies and business objectives.
  • Scan the company's business environment to identify emerging risks, develop mitigating or monitoring actions, and take ownership for implementing these.
  • Drive operational efficiency and continual improvement across the teams.
  • Develop and maintain a high-performing team and talent pipeline with a depth of skills and experience to manage succession opportunities.
  • Act as a role model to foster the purpose, values, and leadership fundamentals of Hannover Re.
  • Operate with integrity and professionalism, acting as an ambassador for Hannover Re, both internally and externally.
Corporate Actuarial / Actuarial Function
  • Ensure the function delivers the outputs and insights required by the business, including the production of technical provisions and reserves in accordance with relevant Group, regulatory, or statutory requirements.
  • Monitor the performance of the in-force portfolio, providing insight and recommendations.
  • Set valuation assumptions and provide input into the development of core bases.
  • Produce inputs to the capital calculations and validate the output from the Group Internal Capital Model.
Risk Management & Compliance
  • Chair the Branch Risk Committee.
  • Oversee engagement with Group and the Branch's regulators on risk management and compliance topics.
  • Ensure the ongoing effectiveness of the Risk Management and Compliance Functions.
  • Embed a positive risk management and compliance culture throughout the organization, ensuring the appropriate involvement of the Risk Management and Compliance Functions in projects and initiatives.
  • Establish a view on material current and emerging risks of the company and regulatory developments, ensuring that these are clearly communicated and support the business to identify and implement actions to monitor, mitigate, or address them.
  • Oversee production of the Branch ORSA and use of the ORSA as an integral part of the development and monitoring of business strategy.
About You

We are looking for a qualified actuary with at least 10 years' post-qualification experience. The ideal candidate will have proven experience building and leading high-performing teams and delivering operational excellence. They will also have experience working within an actuarial function at a senior level in the UK (re)insurance market and knowledge of IFRS17 and Solvency II reporting.

The successful candidate will possess excellent leadership skills, with an ability to motivate employees to achieve the company's mission in an ever-changing and dynamic environment. They will also have excellent technical ability and analytical skills, with an ability to break down complex issues, identify messages, and develop solutions.

We offer a dynamic and international working environment with short decision channels, an open feedback culture, and a sense of community shaped by mutual esteem and a readiness to help. Our benefits include structured onboarding, benefits superior to those of the collective agreement, modern offers for personal development, health management, and work-life balance. We also offer room to come up with innovative ideas and act on them.



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