(Senior) Manager - Actuarial - Life Insurance
Ernst & Young AG
Zurich
Key information
- Publication date:17 December 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Zurich
Job summary
Join EY's actuary team and shape the future of insurance! Develop your career in a diverse, innovative environment.
Tasks
- Lead complex actuarial projects in life insurance and reinsurance.
- Advise clients on regulatory requirements and optimize business processes.
- Mentor teams and present results to management in both languages.
Skills
- Experience in life insurance, ideally in the Swiss market.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
- Fluent communication in German and English, French is a plus.
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As a Manager or Senior Manager in the life insurance sector, you are part of a leading actuarial team actively shaping the transformation of the Swiss insurance industry. You bring your extensive expertise in actuarial matters and take responsibility for demanding projects at renowned insurance companies and reinsurers. The Swiss life insurance market is characterized by regulatory requirements (e.g., SST, IFRS 17), innovation pressure, and international networking. In this environment, we offer you the opportunity to apply and further develop your leadership skills and professional experience.
Your main tasks
- Leading and managing complex actuarial projects in life insurance and reinsurance, especially on topics such as reserving, profit testing, and actuarial valuation according to local and international standards (e.g., IFRS 17, Swiss Solvency Test).
- Strategic consulting of clients on the implementation of regulatory requirements, optimization of business processes, and digitalization of actuarial workflows.
- Development, validation, and presentation of models for risk assessment, capital modeling, and forecasting calculations.
- Leading and developing project teams, promoting knowledge exchange, and mentoring junior colleagues.
- Presenting results and recommendations to top management and client departments – both in German and English.
- Taking responsibility in international projects and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams within Switzerland and worldwide.
- Actively shaping innovations, e.g., in data analytics, machine learning, and digitalization of actuarial processes.
What we are looking for
- Several years of professional experience as an actuary in life insurance, ideally with Swiss market knowledge and leadership experience.
- Successfully completed studies in mathematics, actuarial science, statistics, or a related field; ideally with completed actuarial qualification (SAV, DAV, or equivalent).
- Solid knowledge of regulatory frameworks in Switzerland (especially SST, FINMA requirements, operating accounts) as well as international standards (IFRS 17).
- Experience in using actuarial software (e.g., Prophet, MoSes) and in developing models with modern programming languages (e.g., Python, R, VBA).
- Strong analytical skills, structured working style, and high problem-solving competence.
- Very good communication skills in German and English; French skills are an advantage.
- Leadership skills, team orientation, and the ability to independently manage complex projects.
- Enjoyment in developing innovative solutions and working in a dynamic consulting environment.
What’s in it for you
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