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Head of R&D(Qualified Actuary)

Lead a growing actuarial R&D team in life reinsurance, driving innovative pricing and model development. Influence new business basis, provide expert support on complex transactions, and act as a thought leader internally and externally. Lead, coach, and inspire your team while shaping strategy and ensuring best practice across the business. Must be a Qualified Actuary with experience in Life Insurance in Ireland.

About the Job

  • Lead a growing actuarial R&D team in life reinsurance.
  • Develop and maintain pricing bases for mortality, morbidity, and longevity.
  • Advise on complex transactions and large-scale actuarial models.
  • Act as a thought leader internally and externally through workshops and industry events.
  • Set strategy for the R&D team and ensure best practice across all projects.
  • Peer review models and support valuation basis development across multiple markets.

About You

  • Qualified actuary with proven leadership and coaching skills.
  • Deep technical expertise in actuarial modelling, experience studies, and pricing bases.
  • Skilled in complex problem-solving, data analysis, and tools like R, Python, SQL, and Prophet.
  • Strategic thinker with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proactive, curious, and up to date on trends in mortality, morbidity, and medical advances.
  • Able to balance multiple priorities while driving results with high standards.

Why Join?

  • Opportunity to lead innovation, influence strategy, and shape the future of the business.
  • Exposure to international markets and cutting-edge actuarial research.
  • Hybrid working model for flexibility between home and office.
  • Competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive pension.
  • Robust learning and development opportunities.
  • Supportive wellbeing initiatives for work-life balance.

Next Steps
Apply now or reach out to [email protected] to learn more.