Capital Management Actuary

2 months ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Aviva Full time
You must have valid Irish, UK, or EU work rights to be considered for this role

Location: Cherrywood, Dublin 18 with hybrid working

Role Purpose:

The Capital Management Actuary is a key member of the Financial Performance team at Aviva Life and Pensions Ireland. The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Performance and will work closely with Actuarial, Risk & the wider business. This individual will provide Capital & Liquidity information and advice to support management decisions, involving planning, sensitivities, solvency monitoring and other financial reporting and analysis.

The Capital Management Actuary will:
  • Play a key role in generating SCR (Solvency Capital Requirement) projections for our business planning. Review and analyse new & emerging economic capital methodologies and industry practices for the Retirement, Savings & Investment business.
  • Develop what-if planning tools that can be used to determine the actions to optimise economic and Solvency II regulatory capital requirement through product design, investment strategy, use of third party capital consistent with Aviva's risk appetite.
  • Help to grow the business by ensuring that our strategy optimises our capital usage as well as focuses on realisation of value from our back book and New Business growth
  • Lead oversight and engagement over third party providers of hedging, ALM & SAA services
  • Provide support and technical advice to the CFO, Head of Performance and wider business e.g. risk margin and expense assumptions setting process.
  • Lead capital management and investment initiatives, including ALM/capital & investment optimisation, portfolio optimisation and capital structuring.
  • Liaise with the proposition teams to pro-actively ensure that new investment & pricing strategies are capital efficient
  • Promote a robust risk and controls environment with emphasis on strong documentation and risk management.
Qualifications
  • Qualified Actuary and member of the Society of Actuaries in Ireland or similar international body.
Skills and Experience
  • Detailed understanding of the life insurance industry, including financial regulation.
  • Technical experience of capital model design, build, parameterisation, documentation and production of capital metrics. Ability to interpret data and establish alternatives and solutions to complex problems.
  • Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain technical actuarial and accounting information in a non-technical manner.
  • Ability to build relationships and interact effectively at all levels.
  • Market and commercial knowledge. Understand the needs of our end customers.
  • A detailed knowledge of relevant statutory, legal and regulatory frameworks and corporate governance.
  • Good people management, communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
  • Experience with capital modelling software (e.g. Tyche etc.)
What will you get for this role?
  • A competitive market leading salary depending on skills, experience, and qualifications
  • Generous pension (employee contribution matching of up to 14% if you contribute 8%)
  • Annual performance related bonus and pay review
  • Holiday allowance of 29 days plus bank holidays, and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days
  • Free car parking
  • Generous Health & dental insurance contributions after six months
  • Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme and Approved Profit Share Scheme
  • Cycle to Work benefit scheme
  • TaxSaver Travel Scheme
  • Family friendly parent's (matching paternity and maternity leave) and carer's leave.
  • Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products plus discounts for Friends and Family
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Volunteering days
  • Professional qualification support and transparent career progression plans
Aviva is for Everyone

Our diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives are shaping an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or those with other caring responsibilities. Our approach helps to ensure that Aviva is a place which values difference and provides equal opportunities for all.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Our smart working combines the benefits of flexibility with time together with colleagues.

We prefer all applications to be submitted online, however if you require an alternative method of applying please contact Tawana Chin at

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