Job Description

Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
To support the provision of a range of Actuarial services to help ensure that business decisions are made using the best possible quantitative information and support

Senior Actuarial Analyst

London/ Leeds

Permanent (Hybrid)

At QBE, our purpose is to

enable a more resilient future.

We are an international insurer and reinsurer with a local presence in 27 countries.

The opportunity

We're hiring for a Senior Actuarial Analyst to join our London or Leeds team on a full time, permanent basis. In this role, you'll support the provision of a range of Actuarial Reserving services to help ensure that business decisions are made using the best possible quantitative information and support.


What will you get in return?

Full actuarial study support including paid study leave and financial incentives linked to exam progress Supportive, collaborative and fun working environment A company where diversity and inclusion are much more than just buzzwords but rather philosophies which are anchored in our DNA Be part of a company that writes a diverse global portfolio of insurance business and is one of the biggest players in the Lloyd's/London market

Your new role

In this role, you'll maintain close working relationships with the Underwriting divisions, and Claims, Reinsurance and Finance in order to gain a thorough understanding of the portfolios and their drivers of profitability.


The Actuarial department strives for continuous improvement. We're supported by a dedicated combined in-house development team for database and system maintenance and development. This enables the teams to spend less time processing data and more time on analytical thinking.


Main responsibilities:


Good quality data provides the bedrock of any solid actuarial analysis - you will spend time preparing, validating, and analysing data for use in models. Use your growing actuarial knowledge to help make parameterisation decisions e.g. how volatile should a particular distribution be? How much can we rely on the historical claims data when trying to model the future? Help to calibrate and run models (e.g. reserving models, capital models etc.) and then analyse the outputs to make sure the results make 'real-world' sense Use the outputs of these models to help the company make better decisions e.g. should we buy an additional layer of reinsurance coverage or not? Should we continue writing a particular type of insurance business? Reserving: support half yearly reserve assessments, monitoring performance with interim analyses including actual vs expected and portfolio analysis. Helping to provide business analysis/MI for reports and accounts. Capital Modelling: assist in the preparation of Reserve Risk and Underwriting Risk parameterisation Ensure to maintain the high standards of the actuarial profession by complying with all:


+ Relevant actuarial standards and good practice
+ Legal and regulatory requirements

About You

We're looking for someone who's currently working through their actuarial exams and have some experience in Reserving ideally from within London Market General Insurance.


Skills you'll need:


Communicate information in a clear, well-organised and professional manner Comfortable in building and maintaining strong relationships both internally and externally Ability to work independently Strong skills in Excel and other analytical tools Comfortable working with and interpreting numerical data Ability to organise own work to meet deadlines Demonstrated interest in enhancing knowledge; seeks opportunities to learn and grow

Why QBE? At My Best

At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created "At My Best ". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.

#LI-Hybrid

We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future - helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.



QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation ( https://qbeeurope.com/careers/flex-qbe/ ).



With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we're big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind.



To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website.

At My Best - QBE Benefits

You are more than your work - and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why we provide you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally. As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!

30 days holiday a year

with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.

Flexible working

- balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part-time, job share and compressed hours.

Pension -

you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.

Private medical insurance

- we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.

Family friendly policies

- we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent.

Short term remote work abroad

- you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.

Sustainable investing

- we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial, environmental, and social outcomes. Our pension strategy supports our net-zero goal to achieve year-on-year reductions in carbon footprint, by investing more in green businesses than the broader market, so your savings are looking after the planet's future, as well as your own.

Cycle-to-Work

- benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper, select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of 5,000.


To find out more visit our Reward Page

QBE Awards

Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include;

AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner:

Network Management of the Year

Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024:

QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer

UK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner:

Green Technology Innovation of the Year

Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner:

Parental Policies Award

Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023:

QBE rated as a 5-Star Employer



You can view all our awards here

Inclusion of Diversity

We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women's Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent. For more information on our strategy targets please take a look at our Careers Page

Accessibility

Here at QBE, we are promoting an accessible workplace for all, which includes supporting candidates to perform at their best during their recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, please make your Talent Acquisition contact aware.

ESG & Sustainability

At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce, and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable, and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE's sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winning impact investment initiative 'Premiums4Good', please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report

What next?

If you have a passion to contribute to QBE's vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to apply! Simply click the "apply" button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role.


We believe this is our moment - what if it was yours too?

APPLY NOW and let's make it happen!

#reserving #actuaryexams

Skills:

Actuarial Science, Analytical Thinking, Business Writing, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Data Science, Detail-Oriented, Financial Modeling, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Process Improvements, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management
How to Apply:


To submit your application, follow the step by step process.


Equal Employment Opportunity:


QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.