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The Emerald Group Ltd, Search and Selection · Finance

Life Reserving Actuary

Switzerland, Zürich · Job Posted March 26, 2026

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Job Description

Reporting to the Head of Reserving/Appointed Actuary, the successful candidate will become part of a motivated and open-minded small team that takes pride in a flexible work mode which is based on trust and support.

Job Responsibility

Life Reserving function for local GAAP within the Reserving department
Help in collecting, analysing and reviewing the valuation of life technical liabilities from the various group life units doing business with the Company
Support the adequacy assessment of life reserves under local GAAP (Swiss Statutory Reserves) and assist the reserving team in any necessary adjustments
Contribute to IFRS17 analysis related to life liabilities, in respect to the connection with the Local GAAP reserves

Requirements

University degree with quantitative focus (e.g. mathematics, actuarial science, accounting or economics)
Good command of English
At least 3-4 years’ experience in life insurance or life reinsurance (an experience in Life reserving/reporting is desirable)
Good knowledge of the Accounting standard and valuation basis (Swiss CO, IFRS17, Solvency II)
Good knowledge of Insurance Technical Accounting (P&L, Balance Sheet)
Experienced in MS Office, especially Excel (Power Query and VBA skills)

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