Modelling Actuary · Athora

Permanent contract

Elsene

Partial remote

Junior

Within our department Balance Sheet Management within the mission of meeting business needs of Athora Belgium in terms of actuarial reporting & Balance Sheet Management. This strong actuarial team contributes to company's overall decision making and performance management process by providing timely, accurate and relevant information, analysis and capital management actions. We are currently seeking a Modelling Actuary for being a key contributor for the development of the new actuarial platform on the short term (ST) and maintaining this on the long term (LT).

The team consists of 6 colleagues who are waiting just for you!

Your responsibilities

As a Modelling Actuary, your responsibilities will include:

  • (ST) Being a strong user of the newly built model in RAFM, test and actively contribute on the development of the code.
  • (ST) Writing Business Requirements for the different functional and non-functional requirements of the model to be.
  • (ST) Participating actively to the decision-making process around the model built, being the preparation of release documents based on the test reports and produce support for the Model Committee to align all stakeholders on the modelling choices and get the right approvements.
  • (ST) Supporting the workstream leads on several topics related to liabilities, assets, automation and data.
  • (LT) Implementing changes to the approved model, while respecting local and Group governance: new products, new reinsurance treaties, new functionalities based on regulatory development.
  • (LT) Ensuring the maintenance and optimisation of the actuarial platform. Propose model solutions for our internal clients (Business and Risk Management).
  • (LT) Optimizing framework by improving the processes, controls, documentation.
  • (ST&LT) Working closely with other members within BSM and being a key member to embrace in using RAFM.
  • (ST&LT) Contributing to BSM related projects and topics (valuation, capital management, reinsurance, ALM, new business profitability etc.).

Your profile

  • You have a university degree, preferably in economics, mathematics, or actuarial science.
  • You have at least 3 years' experience in a relevant position with experience in modelling within an (re)insurance company.
  • You have excellent knowledge of French or Dutch and a good command of the other national language and can easily work in English.
  • You have a good knowledge on Solvency 2, IFRS17, life (re)insurance and have experience of using actuarial software (e.g., Prophet, Moses…).
  • You have strong modelling capabilities and programming skills (SAS, Python, R, VBA).
  • You are a skilled user of MS Office.
  • You have the necessary analytical skills to challenge the results/figures constructively.
  • You can work and learn quickly in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
  • You have strong interpersonal skills, with ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

Good reasons to joins us.

  • A permanent employment contract.
  • A company on a human scale within a dynamic group where you can rapidly have an impact.
  • Accessible management close to staff and a pleasant working environment.
  • Many opportunities for development, thanks in particular to our Athora Academy.
  • Balance between professional life and private life with generous holidays (at least 39 days a year), flexible working hours and up to 3 days’ teleworking a week.
  • An attractive salary package plus various fringe benefits.
  • Modern, bright offices conducive to collaboration.
  • A central location in the Porte de Namur district, accessible by train and public transport and with parking facilities available if needed.
  • Last but not least… a sunny terrace, afterworks between colleagues, teambuildings, an annual staff day and many other events to discover… 😉

If you are looking for a friendly organisation with a human face and attach value to cooperation and helping one another, you have come to the right address.