Actuarial Analyst - (Part-time / full-time / job share)

Actuarial Analyst - (Part-time / full-time / job share) Location: Fareham The opportunity: An opportunity has arisen to join our Actuarial Reserving team in Fareham as an Actuarial Analyst, assisting with the IFRS 17 project. IFRS 17 is a new International Financial Reporting Standard which will fundamentally change the way entities account for insurance contracts and investment contracts. The purpose of introducing this new standard is to align insurance company reporting frameworks across the globe and increase their consistency, comparability and transparency. This role is available part-time, job-share or full time. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren't available full-time. Key Responsibilities: * Assist with the completion of testing of the PAA tool to calculate reserves in a timely manner, working with the IFRS 17 Actuarial project team and Group and raising defects as necessary. * Identify and raise any risks or issues and ensure any mitigating actions are documented and implemented. * Assist with the completion of the PAA tool to calculate reserves in a timely manner for 2020 light parallel run. * Support the review of Actuarial processes and implement any required changes ensuring a smooth handover into business as usual, working with other actuarial teams as appropriate. * Support the process to ensure any changes to systems and processes adhere to the controls and governance framework. * Update the project plan for those activities participated in. Your skills and experience: * Part-qualified actuary making good progress towards qualification * Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics/Statistics, Other Sciences * A serious and professional attitude towards compliance of regulatory submissions with an eye for attention to detail in order to support accuracy * Good communication and interpersonal skills to be able to effectively interact and negotiate at all levels * Have a good knowledge of actuarial professional guidance and relevant legislation * Professional manner * Enthusiastic, positive attitude * Able to cope with change * Able to manage and meet deadlines and work under pressure The reward: As well as a competitive salary we also offer an excellent lifestyle benefits package which includes: * 12% Non Contributory pension scheme * Annual company bonuses * 25 days holiday plus an additional 3 volunteering days * Private medical cover * Discounted gym membership, * Discounted gadget insurance * Discounted technology offers * Virtual GP appointments * Plus much more! At Zurich we will consider requests for flexible working on hiring. Many of our employees work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need. Who we are: With about 55,000 employees serving customers in more than 170 countries we aspire to become the best global insurer as measured by our shareholders, customers and employees. If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. The success of our business is built on the contributions of our highly talented employees - people who work every day to position us at the forefront of the insurance industry. We therefore look to hire great people and we encourage those people to give their best. You'll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company. A long-standing player in the insurance industry, we make every effort to address the career development needs and plans of our employees to ensure their success in the future. Further information: At Zurich, we aim to have a diverse mix of employees that reflects our customers and the communities in which we live and work. Zurich is a workplace that values different opinions, respects personal needs, and provides equal opportunities for all, regardless of age, sex, race, religion or belief, disability, marriage/civil partnership, gender identity, pregnancy/maternity status and sexual orientation. Our approach ensures that Zurich is a place that values different opinions, respects personal needs, and provides equal opportunities for all. We are committed to continuous improvement and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. Zurich is passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity through the Zurich Community Trust. So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.