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London, UK
AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Drive strategic decisions that shape our future!
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced actuary to take on the pivotal role of Head of Management Reporting within our Actuarial Reserving function. Reporting directly to the Corporate Chief Actuary, you will be a key player in ensuring the financial stability and solvency of our organization. You will provide clear, concise, and insightful reporting to management, enabling them to make informed decisions that drive our organization forward. As a manager, you will lead, develop, and inspire a team of actuaries, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
* Review, challenge, consolidate and govern IFRS4 and IFRS17 reserves results during valuation, booking, Forecast and Planning exercises for the AXA XL division, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
* Prepare supporting documents to present to the top management of AXA XL, influencing strategic decision‑making. Lead the preparation of key committees and presentations for AXA XL division, including:
o MRCR (Management Review Committee on Reserves) for valuations and bookings, including minutes of those committees
o Financial clearance with AXA Group (actuarial section)
o Flash presentation to AXA Group Actuarial function, in collaboration with AXA XL Risk Management team
o Planning presentations: base loss ratio and budget loss ratio
o Board/Audit Committee presentation
o Presentation for the BMA, the regulator of Bermuda
o Presentation for Rating Agencies
o Set up guidelines to feed these documents and timelines to ensure appropriate communication
o Feed the division Actuarial Function Report, in particular by leading the Underwriting opinion
* Collaborate with the rest of the AFR team in charge of presentations at regional or legal entity level, ensuring consistency in the presentation, especially for the regional MRCR.
* Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to provide actuarial insights and recommendations.
* Contribute to transversal projects across AFR to improve analytics or process efficiency.
* Monthly monitor the earned rate evolutions.
* Perform regular follow‑up of diagnostics that helps identify early trends, in collaboration with the rest of AFR team.
* Perform transversal actuarial analysis across the segment or division. Those analyses can be regular such as ULAE reserve calibration, or can be ad hoc depending on needs.
* Evaluate ongoing profitability of key businesses feeding into regular business reviews to support portfolio management and strategy.
* Research/Learn about new Reserve/Reserve Risk/claims analytics methodologies and develop new and creative solutions to actuarial issues.
* Manage, develop, and mentor the team, providing guidance and support to help them reach their full potential.
* Attract new talents within the team, by promoting AXA XL and AFR team internally and externally.
What You’ll Bring
* Qualifications and Experience: Qualified actuary by a recognized actuarial association with a significant amount of experience and a robust background in reserving. Proven experience in managing and developing a team of actuaries.
* Communication and Analytical Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Keen attention to detail to ensure full consistency of results within various presentations. Robust analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data.
* Project Management and Leadership: Effective project management and leadership capabilities. Ability to manage competing and tight deadlines by anticipating and prioritising tasks.
* Technical Proficiency: Outstanding computer application skills, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
What We Offer
* Inclusive culture committed to equal employment opportunity.
* Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
* Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements.
* Enhanced family‑friendly leave benefits.
* Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index.
* Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter.
Inclusion: AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
Total Rewards: AXA XL’s reward program covers the full picture of health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security, providing competitive compensation and personalised, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.
Sustainability
At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. Our 2023‑26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of Resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.
* Valuing nature: Protecting and restoring nature from mangrove forests to bees in your backyard.
* Addressing climate change: Building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilising to advance thought leadership and investment in societal‑led solutions.
* Integrating ESG: Incorporating ESG considerations into internal processes and practices to build resilience.
* AXA Hearts in Action: Volunteering and charitable giving programmes including Matching Gifts, Volunteering Leave, and an annual volunteering day (Global Day of Giving).
Who We Are: AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks for mid‑sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals. We combine comprehensive capital platforms, data‑driven insights, leading technology, and top talent in an agile, inclusive workspace.
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