Qualified Actuary - Financial & Actuarial Reporting - Permanent & Fixed term Opportunities

Dublin
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

Full Time Permanent &Fixed Term Contract opportunities
Hybrid role based in our City Centre offices

What we offerWe have embraced a hybrid working model for most of our positions, which means that you can enjoy a balanced approach of working from home for part of the week and working from the office for the remainder of the week.We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salaries and bonuses, robust Learning and Development support, excellent Defined Contribution pension and comprehensive Wellbeing initiatives and support to name but a few.Further details on our benefits package can be accessed hereAt Irish Life, our purpose is to help people build better futures. Our company values shape everything we do and underpin our vision of being the driving force behind Ireland's financial, physical, and mental well-being.We believe in doing the right thing-acting with integrity and making fair, responsible decisions. We aim high, setting ambitious goals and constantly find better ways to innovate and improve. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and we are dedicated to understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations. We believe that as a team we work best together, in a supportive, collaborative environment where every idea and contribution is valued.Role OverviewThe successful candidate will work within the Actuarial Reporting team, which is responsible for the delivery of timely and accurate financial reporting to all stakeholders, to meet all regulatory reporting requirements and to produce meaningful analysis of Irish Life's financial results.What you will help us to achieve

Calculate, validate and report technical provisions and reserves in line with Solvency II and IFRS requirements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
Calculate, validate and report capital requirements in line with LICAT and Solvency II frameworks, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
Support the production of IFRS earnings, including commentary and insights for management reporting.
Prepare and submit regular financial and capital reports, including Quantitative Reporting Templates (QRTs), and other regulatory returns required under Solvency II and LICAT frameworks.
Manage stakeholder relationships (both internal and external) throughout the course of each reporting period.
Review existing methodologies and develop new ways to improve efficiency.
Engage with internal and external auditors and peer reviewers.
Ensure familiarity with risk management programmes and follow appropriate risk management procedures to control, monitor and report on business activities. Ensure compliance with Company policies, regulatory, professional and legal requirements.

The successful candidate will rotate to other actuarial teams in Irish Life over the course of their career.What you will need to be successful in the roleThe ideal candidate will possess the following skills and knowledge:

An actuarial qualification (FIA / FFA, FSAI, AIA / AFA, or other appropriate professional qualification), or be working towards an actuarial qualification.
Experience in a reporting role is an advantage.
Excellent organisational skills with an ability to meet challenging deadlines and work autonomously when required.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability.
Strong analytical skills & excellent computing ability - experience using actuarial models and software (Prophet, SQL, R, VBA) considered an advantage.
A strong blend of technical ability, judgement, and commercial awareness.
Excellent communication skills (both written and oral). An ability to communicate complex concepts in a manner tailored to the audience.
The ability to work within a team and across teams, including taking ownership for the work of more junior members of the team.

Key CompetenciesCommunication and InfluencingPlanning and OrganisingProblem Solving and Decision MakingRisk and ControlTeam Working and Cross Functional CollaborationAbout usIrish Life is one of Ireland's largest financial institutions with a presence across a range of financial services markets. We are one of Ireland's leading financial services groups with over 1.5 million customers. For over 80 years, we've been helping people to look after their life insurance, pension and investment needs, and more recently their health insurance.It is a subsidiary of Great-West Lifeco and a member of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies.We are proud of our culture of developing and supporting the growth and professional development of our people. The focus has resulted in a team of top talent with high standards, positioning us at the forefront of our industry.The company reserves the right to draw up a shortlist as part of the selection process. Where Agency assistance is required the Irish Life Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to Irish Life by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.Irish Life is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. We have created an environment of inclusion and growth to help people achieve their potential, to ensure they can bring their whole selves to work and to feel valued. We celebrate diversity of thought and perspective and want all of our employees to feel valued, respected and supported.We have built a culture that promotes equality and inclusion for all of our current and future employees and strive to ensure that our behaviours, processes and practices are aligned to this culture.If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process please contact lifecareers@irishlife.ie and we will be delighted to ensure you are fully supported to be your best.ILGL supports Equal Opportunity and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

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