Actuarial Systems Manager

Position Type : Full time Type Of Hire : Experienced (relevant combo of work and education) Education Desired : Bachelor of Science Travel Percentage : 0%We are looking for a Actuarial Systems Manager to join our Actuarial Systems team, working on thedesign and architecture of FIS Insurance Risk Suite.We sit at the forefront of the Insurance modelling industry and empower insurers and reinsurers around the world with the tools and services they need to reliably manage their risks. We are looking for aqualified or part-qualified actuary with modelling experience and a strong interest in software design, or a candidate with a strong business analysis or product ownership background.In the Actuarial Systems team, you’ll work with world-leading developers,business analysts and product owners to design new features and functionality for the suite of Prophet products, which will help keep Prophet at the forefront of technological excellence, whilst building an understanding of technology, insurance products andregulatory developments affecting the insurance industry worldwide.You will be expected to develop a deep understanding of some of the more challenging aspects of Prophet such as dynamic calculations and extended formulae. You will have had previous exposureto Prophet Library code, such as ALS, or exposure to Prophet Enterprise or Assumptions Manager. You will have an interest in technology and how insurance companies use it in their business. You will be able to use this with your Actuarial experience to understandhow emerging technologies as well as regulatory change may affect the insurance industry and consequently the Prophet business.It is expected that you may also be involved in other areas of the Prophet business - the extent of involvement will depend on thecommunication skills, proficiency with Prophet, business knowledge and personal desire of the candidate to participate in these client-facing activities.Responsibilities in the role will include:Specify new enhancements to the Prophet applications in responseto industry developments and to better meet customer needs. Ensure the requirements meet business approval. Communicate the requirements to relevant parties to ensure that the team fully understands the need. Understand project priorities ensuring that themost important aspects are delivered to a good quality.Understand the potential impact of the changes to the wider system.Ensure all parties fully understand the requirements and contribute to the design and architecture of the Prophet applications, workingalongside internal development teamsSupport development teams within an Agile framework as a Product Owner and technical expert, and provide feedback on whether developed functionality meets expectations. Understand the project backlog fully so as to prioritisework and to understand where issues may occur. Where appropriate look for solutions to any relevant project issues.Organise training, communications and workshops to ensure that all internal teams understand new developments.Work with them to understandimpact to working practices and look at solutions to mitigate impact internally and externally.Problem solve and provide solutions to technical challenges with the aim of becoming a subject matter expert on core Prophet productsGuide the team on technicalissues.If not proficient in that area investigate other ways to fill the technical gap.Support helpdesk teams with escalated client queries ensuring quality, accurate and professional answers are given from the team.Communicate new Prophet functionalityto colleagues and customers worldwideWhat you bring:10 years plus of model design, coding and testing in “open” actuarial platforms, ideally in ProphetPart-qualified / qualified actuary with 10 years plus of actuarial experienceMS Office and / or SQLProject/ work-flow tracking tools, e.g. TFSUnderstanding of current technological tools, e.g. parallelisation, cloudGood communication and team-working skillsShare knowledge, experience and project progress with the Actuarial Systems TeamInvestigate industry andclient needs. Think innovatively to discover potential solutions. Present ideas to manager and where appropriate senior management team.Working to tight deadlines escalating risks and issues. Discuss issues and potential solutions regularly with team leador manager.Working to tight deadlines escalating risks and issuesAbility to adapt to changing project priorities and needs.Added bonus if you have:Project Management experience, including Agile methodologiesKnowledge of insurance and regulatory developmentsin UK, Continental European and global marketsAsset liability modelling and managementRisk-based actuarial reporting, including Solvency II and IFRS 17Experience managing and prioritising workVBA, R, C#, C++ or other programming languagesExperience of systemsintegrationApplication design and development tools, e.g. Visual Studio, BalsamiqHardware and operating system environments, e.g. machine/application virtualisationWhat we offer youA multifaceted job with a high degree of responsibility and a broad spectrumof opportunitiesA modern, international work environment and a dedicated and motivated teamA competitive salary and benefitsThe chance to work on some of the most challenging, relevant issues in financial services & technology to help you grow your skillsetTimeto support charities and give back in your communityA fantastic range of benefits designed to help support your lifestyle and wellbeingA work environment built on collaboration, flexibility and respect#LI-AB1Privacy StatementFIS is committed to protectingthe privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how FIS protects personal information online, please see the Online Privacy Notice.Sourcing ModelRecruitment at FISworks primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any relatedfees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.#pridepass