Hybrid Research Actuary – 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

at Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated

• Job title: Research Actuary – 12 Months Fixed Term Contract
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Tech skills: SQL
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Wellington, New Zealand

About the role

• Research Actuary supporting the 2026 experience study cycle at RGA. Focused on data analysis and insights for effective business management.

Responsibilities

• Support annual experience studies by leveraging the data analytics capabilities to derive insights, propose changes to assumptions & make the process more efficient and robust.
• Taking a leading role in further developing RGAA’s management information in relation to its portfolio experience.
• Supporting the work of the valuation and pricing teams where necessary.
• Take a leading role in developing statistically sound models and latest techniques to analyse the data available to RGAA.
• Derive relevant insights from the analyses, document findings and conduct briefing sessions for key stakeholders.
• Link different sources of data (internal and external) to enrich the data analytics capabilities at RGAA.
• Keep abreast of the operational matters of cedants and developments in the broader market to better understand the drivers of changing experience.
• Play a key role in ensuring the successful completion of projects of a various nature. This may include co-ordination and management of some projects from their initial stages to their completion.
• Assist with the professional development of junior staff.
• Provide business and technical support to junior staff.

Requirements

• 5+ Years relevant life insurance experience, ideally across both individual and group products.
• Reinsurance experience.
• 2+ Years experience conducting experience investigations.
• A Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia (or equivalent) or someone close to qualification with compensatory additional industry experience.
• Highly organized and motivated, with the ability to work independently and effectively prioritise workload.
• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• A solid grounding in data analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and influence others.
• Ability to challenge and enhance existing analytical methodologies.
• Solid understanding of life insurance market and products.
• Experience with SQL, R and Power BI.
• Expert in MS Excel.

Benefits

• Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.
• Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.
• Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.