About this role
<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Our team forms part of <strong>L&H Pricing & Portfolio Performance (PPP)</strong> within the <strong>Chief Underwriting Office (CUO)</strong>. PPP combines pricing discipline with portfolio oversight to ensure consistent risk management, profitability, and performance across both new business and in‑force portfolios.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The <strong>L&H Experience Studies (ES) Centre</strong>, within PPP, is responsible for the <strong>governance, methodologies, and tooling</strong> of Experience Studies across L&H Re globally. The ES Centre develops, maintains, and evolves the <strong>Experience Studies Platform (ESP)</strong> and associated tools, while providing guidance, standards, and expert support to regional teams that execute Experience Studies locally.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This role sits within the <strong>Experience Studies Centre</strong> and <strong>does not run experience studies</strong>. Instead, it focuses on <strong>designing, developing, and maintaining tools</strong>, defining standards, and <strong>enabling Experience Studies teams worldwide</strong> to run high‑quality, consistent studies.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The role is responsible for delivering and continuously improving <strong>state‑of‑the‑art analytical tools, platforms, and methodologies</strong> that support Experience Studies across L&H. Acting as both a <strong>developer and Experience Studies expert</strong>, the role provides technical leadership, programming expertise, and methodological guidance to ensure effective, scalable, and well‑governed Experience Studies.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This role requires a strong combination of:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Experience Studies domain expertise</strong> (life & health actuarial concepts, methodologies, and interpretation)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Advanced programming skills</strong>, particularly in <strong>R</strong>, with a strong focus on analytical tooling and platform development</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to work at the intersection of <strong>business, actuarial methodology, and technology</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong communication skills to guide, enable, and influence global teams without directly executing studies</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><u>Key Responsibilities</u></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Platform and Tool Development</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Design, develop, and maintain components of the global <strong>Experience Studies Platform (ESP)</strong>, including the analytics engine, results databases, reporting layers, and tracking capabilities.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Translate Experience Studies concepts and business needs into robust, reusable analytical solutions, primarily using <strong>R and other relevant technologies</strong>.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ensure tools are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with global standards.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> </strong><strong> </strong><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Technical Guidance and Enablement</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Provide expert <strong>technical and methodological guidance</strong> to Experience Studies teams, enabling them to run studies efficiently and consistently using centrally developed tools.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Act as the bridge between <strong>Experience Studies expertise and IT development</strong>, translating functional requirements into clear technical specifications, prototypes, or example implementations.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Support IT developers with domain knowledge to ensure correct and high‑quality implementation.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Governance and Standards</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Contribute to and uphold a strong <strong>governance framework</strong> covering Experience Studies tools, methodologies, and processes.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Balance global consistency with regional flexibility by defining standards, best practices, and guardrails for Experience Studies execution.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ensure alignment with CUO and PPP objectives for risk, profitability, and performance.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Work closely with IT, external vendors, and internal partners on the development and evolution of the ESP.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Foster strong collaboration with regional and central Experience Studies teams, promoting best practices and knowledge sharing.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Actively contribute to the <strong>L&H Experience Studies Expert Group</strong>, shaping the future direction of Experience Studies capability.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Plan, review, and oversee development work to ensure accuracy, robustness, and adherence to specifications.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Perform functional testing of new features and enhancements, providing structured feedback to improve solution quality.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Identify opportunities to enhance tools, automation, and analytical approaches based on user feedback and emerging best practices.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Training and Capability Building</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Develop and maintain <strong>training materials</strong> covering Experience Studies concepts, methodologies, and the use of centrally developed R‑based tools.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Deliver training and knowledge‑sharing sessions to actuaries and Experience Studies practitioners globally.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Support capability uplift across regions by promoting consistent use of tools and methodologies.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>About you:</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Experience</strong>: You should have over 5 years of experience in the Life & Health (L&H) actuarial domain.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Actuarial Qualification</strong>: You are either already qualified or actively working towards obtaining an actuarial qualification.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Technical Expertise</strong>: Prior experience in experience studies and a strong knowledge of the R programming language are essential.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>IT Proficiency</strong>: You should be technically minded and comfortable working on IT-related topics.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Product Knowledge</strong>: Expertise in a variety of L&H products, ideally across multiple global markets and regions, is required.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Collaboration Skill</strong>s: You must have the ability to interact with colleagues at all levels of the organization and work towards common solutions.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Teamwork and Independence</strong>: You should be capable of working both independently and as part of a team, including cross-functional teams, to ensure successful delivery.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Communication Skills</strong>: Excellent communication, interpersonal, project planning, and influential skills are essential</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Analytical Skills</strong>: Strong analytical skills are necessary, along with the ability and courage to constructively challenge decisions based on emerging information. You should also have a business mindset to be solutions-oriented.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Consultant Mindset</strong>: You should have a consultant mindset, with the ability to listen to users and help solve their problems effectively.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. 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