Risk Actuary

What is the opportunity?

The role is central to the financial risk management within the company. The role holder will be expected to work with other members of the risk function and the wider areas of the business to ensure the successful delivery of a range of risk and capital related processes throughout the business.

In this role, you will:

• Work closely with the Head of Financial Risk and the CRO to help identify potential financial risk exposure and work with the business to support risk management policies and mitigation.
• Develop and implement the Risk Management Framework
• Deliver independent oversight and challenge over financial and insurance risks and strategy.
• Provide ongoing support of the risk functions operating plan and in accordance with internal and regulatory requirements.
• Input into the development and management of ORSA process

What will make you stand out?

The role holder will have previous insurance or financial services industry experience, ideally within a current or previous relevant risk management role. Strong technical skills, including both financial modelling and reporting experience. Excellent understanding of the local and European regulatory environment incl. Solvency II. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. A proven ability to work effectively with, and constructively challenge and influence the actions of partners up to and including Board level. Effective leadership and team working skills.

Essential Qualifications

Qualified or near-qualified actuary or equivalent risk management qualification, with practical experience of working with actuarial models and techniques.

More about the team

The Wealth and Insurance division of Bank of Ireland is a market leading life, pension and general insurance provider in the Irish market. The Life Company (New Ireland Assurance Company) was established over 100 years ago and provides a range of protection, investment and pension products. New Ireland distributes across three core channels made up of the Groups distribution channels, independent financial brokers and its own tied financial advisor network. It is the only Bancassurer in the Irish market.

This is a hybrid role and can be done anywhere in the Republic of Ireland with the primary office location as Dublin. Travel will be required for in person collaboration exact frequency to be agreed with manager.

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Why work with us?

The Bank of Ireland company culture prioritises work-life balance with an opportunity for flexible working, along with 23 days annual leave and excellent pension contributions. Family can mean different things to different people; we offer 6 months paid maternity leave, an innovative fertility and surrogacy policy and working parent supports!

Your wellbeing is important to us; we have an employee assistance program, WebDoctor and financial wellbeing coaches available. We also encourage and support staff to pursue educational and professional qualifications to grow and enhance your career!

Key Competencies

• Customer Focused - Self
• One Group, one team - Self
• Accountable - Self
• Manage Risk - Self
• Agile - Self

Were on a continuous journey to build an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, lived experience, abilities and perspectives. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process. If you require any assistance, please complete this form and one of our recruitment team members will be in touch via email. Any information provided will be treated as confidential within the recruitment team and used only for the purpose of determining and providing appropriate accommodations for the application and recruitment process.