Our client a leading global reinsurer, is seeking a Head of Actuarial to lead a large Dublin-based team and drive the strategic evolution of its actuarial function. Reporting functionally to the Chief Actuary and CRO, Reinsurance, and locally to the CEO, Ireland and Head of Reinsurance Operations, Europe, this role offers the opportunity to shape actuarial strategy, deliver operational excellence, and embed innovation across IFRS, LICAT, ALM, and FCT/ORSA within a collaborative, international environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a large actuarial team, fostering a culture of accountability, inclusion and continuous improvement.
- Oversee actuarial liabilities, capital and financial reporting (IFRS/IFRS 17, LICAT, FCT), ensuring robust governance and clear communication with senior stakeholders.
- Drive process transformation through simplification, automation and optimisation of actuarial models and workflows.
- Provide strategic insight on ALM, basis setting, and planning to support informed decision-making and sustainable business growth.
- Partner cross-functionally with Risk, Finance and Reinsurance leadership to deliver high-quality analysis, regulatory compliance and effective stakeholder engagement.
What You’ll Bring
- Qualified Actuary with 10+ years’ post-qualification experience; reinsurance experience preferred (life, pensions or reinsurance backgrounds considered).
- Proven leadership experience in complex or matrix environments; strong record of transformation, change management and process optimisation.
- Expertise in financial reporting (IFRS/IFRS 17), capital management (LICAT, ORSA, FCT) and complex business analysis.
- Strategic thinker with commercial acumen, high emotional intelligence, and excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Disciplined and delivery-focused leader, able to manage multiple priorities and drive results through collaboration.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should contact Grace Caraher:
📧 grace.caraher@raretec.ie | 📞 01 592 7864
Or via the Raretec main line: 📞 01 531 1400