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Junior Products Actuary focusing on Experience Studies supporting portfolio analysis and assumption setting.
Analyze data in R, develop experience studies and collaborate across pricing, valuation and portfolio teams.
Requires 1–4 years actuarial experience and progression toward an actuarial qualification, with English proficiency.

Swiss Re
Zurich
Fulltime
120.000

Description

You will join a collaborative, cross-functional team within Swiss Re's Life and Health business for the EMEA region. As part of the Experience Studies team, you will analyze portfolio performance, support stakeholders and deliver actionable insights that inform best estimates, valuation assumptions and management decisions.

Job requirements

You're an analytical thinker with strong communication skills who thrives in collaborative environments.

  • 1–4 years professional experience in the actuarial domain.
  • Working towards an actuarial qualification.
  • Prior experience with Python and/or R.
  • Understanding and knowledge of life and health insurance products.
  • Strong documentation and governance mindset.
  • Excellent communication skills, including presenting and discussing results with clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Written and verbal proficiency in English.

Additional assets:

  • German, French, Italian, Dutch or any other European languages.
  • Experience connecting data insights to broader business implications.
  • Knowledge of how experience studies influence assumption setting, profitability and strategic decisions.
  • Experience working in international or cross-cultural teams.

Tasks

  • Analyze data in R across products and markets to assess portfolio performance and emerging trends.
  • Develop and maintain experience studies that support best estimate assumptions and valuation inputs.
  • Ensure data quality and consistency across studies and reporting frameworks.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with pricing, valuation, client markets and portfolio steering teams to align insights.
  • Promote and share findings clearly to stakeholders and decision-makers.
  • Participate in global initiatives to harmonize experience analysis practices and share insights across regions.
  • Ensure compliance with global experience governance standards, methods and process requirements.

Working conditions

You may be eligible for additional rewards and benefits including an attractive performance-based annual bonus.

Description of the organization

The Experience Studies EMEA team is an international unit dedicated to monitoring and analyzing Life and Health experience across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, ensuring correct assumptions are used for pricing and reserving to maintain long-term profitability. Their insights support strategic decision-making across the business.

Swiss Re is a global provider of reinsurance, insurance and other insurance-based risk transfer solutions, combining experience, creative thinking and expertise to manage a wide variety of risks. The company operates through the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees worldwide.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, you are encouraged to apply for positions that match your skills and experience.

Skills suitable for this job type

personal skills and development
general programmes and qualifications not elsewhere classified
educational science
audiovisual techniques and media production
philosophy and ethics
political science and social studies
sociology and cultural studies
library sciences, information sciences and archival sciences
interdisciplinary programmes and qualifications covering social sciences, journalism and information sciences
management and governance
marketing and advertising
professional skills
biology
math
statistics
interdisciplinary programs and qualifications covering natural sciences, mathematics and statistics
computer use
design and management of databases and networks
development and analysis of software and applications
information and communication technologies (ICT), not elsewhere classified
interdisciplinary programmes and qualifications related to information and communication technologies (ICT)
electricity and energy
interdisciplinary programs and qualifications related to health and well-being
using foreign languages
negotiating and managing contracts and agreements
assisting and supporting colleagues
supervise, direct and coordinate projects
preparing documentation for contracts, applications and permits
analyzing and evaluating information and data
give feedback
collecting information from physical and electronic sources
managing information
teaching academic subjects or vocational training
providing financial advice
calculate and estimate
access and analysis of digital data
collect, manage and store digital data
technical or academic writing
developing educational programs
conduct scientific or market research
developing professional relationships and networks
presenting research and technical information
conducting studies and research
collaborate with others
documenting technical designs, procedures, problems and activities
using digital tools for collaboration and productivity
entering and converting information
programming computer systems
communication, collaboration and creativity
preparing financial documents, files, reports and budgets
designing ICT systems and applications
analyzing scientific and medical data
develop operational policies and procedures
teaching and training
presenting general information
designing educational and promotional materials
monitoring developments within the field
coaching and guidance
analyzing business activities
advise on legal matters, legislation and regulations and procedural matters
performing calculations
Internal stakeholders
Analytical skills
Decision
Date
Framework (set of software components)
Governance
Write texts
External stakeholders
Communication skills
Collaborative working
Financial Administration
Development
Python
Actuarial
Documenting
Requirements
Reporting
English
Technical support
Participate
Stakeholders
Analyze
Documentation

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