Careers

Actuary

About the position

PKF Malta is looking to recruit an in-house Actuary to assist the audit insurance team. The candidate must be based already in Malta and hold a Master's degree, including a diploma in actuarial science with 1 to 3 years of experience in a similar role. Preference will be given to candidates who progressed well in achieving the IFOA exams. You will play a pivotal role in various technical aspects of actuarial work.

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Responsibilities:

Technical Provisions (Review):

  • Data Analysis and Wrangling: Thoroughly analyse and wrangle data to inform actuarial decisions.
  • Best Estimate Liabilities: Review and manage assumptions, reserves, discounting, and management actions.
  • Risk Margin: Assess non-hedgeable risk capital, cost of capital, and discounting factors.

SCR (Review & Independent Calculation):

  • Market Risk: Verify asset data, perform reconciliation, and classify assets. Apply standard formulas for risk assessment.
  • Non-life Risk: Evaluate non-life insurance risk and associated provisions.
  • Operational Risk: Assess operational risk factors and implications.
  • Loss Absorbing Capacity of Deferred Tax: Examine the capacity of deferred tax to absorb losses.
  • Consolidation and Analysis: Analyze and consolidate various aspects of actuarial work.

IFRS 17 Reserves Review:

  • Conduct data analysis and refine methodology for IFRS 17 reserves.
  • Calculate IFRS 17 reserves using actuarial methods and models.
  • Provide actuarial data and assumptions, and produce cash flow projections (LRC, LIC) for year-end reserve calculations.

LIC & LRC - Direct/Reinsurance (Review & Independent Calculation):

  • Review and independently calculate Best Estimate reserves, including IBNR, S&S, OCR, ULAE, UPR, and DAC.
  • Assess Contractual Service Margin (CSM) and Risk Adjustment (RA).

PAA Eligibility Assessment:

  • Conduct in-depth assessments of PAA eligibility, involving policy and technical document review.
  • Review GMM and PAA LRC modeling approaches, input assumptions, and conduct independent sample testing.
  • Analyze LRC outputs and eligibility assessment results.

Product Development and Pricing:

  • Lead pricing studies for insurance programs

Solvency II:

  • Calculate reserve levels, capital requirements, and dividend amounts.
  • Prepare regular and Pillar II reports.
  • Develop risk management policy and reference frameworks for risk measurement.

Technical Monitoring of Portfolios:

  • Regularly monitor portfolio technical and risk factors, and identify alert indicators.

Modelling:

  • Develop actuarial, statistical, and data tools to enhance actuarial studies, risk estimation, data automation, and optimisation.

Actuarial Support:

  • Provide actuarial support for operational activities and projects.

Who We Are Looking For:

To excel in this role, we are seeking candidates with the following qualifications and characteristics:

  • A master's degree, including a diploma in actuarial science.
  • Intermediary or advanced stage of obtaining the IFOA exams.
  • 1 to 2 years of experience as an actuary in the insurance field.
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

IT Skills:

  • Proficiency in one of the following software tools: "R" or "R-Studio," "Python," or "VBA."
  • Experience with SQL/MySQL and a general understanding of relational databases.

Language Skills:

  • Fluent in Business English

Why work at PKF work? Check out some of our company benefits:

Wellbeing & Work-Life Balance

  • Commitment to ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
  • Hybrid work arrangements and flexibility.
  • Access to confidential mental health support services.
  • A modern, safe, and comfortable workplace.

Career Development & Learning

  • Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
  • Professional development through in-house and external training programmes.
  • Free access to all courses on PKF Academy and PKF Hub.
  • Study leave to support your professional and academic development.

Reward & Recognition

  • Competitive salaries with annual salary reviews.
  • Employee referral bonus ranging from €500 to €1,000 (T&Cs apply).
  • Recognition and rewards for exceptional performance.
  • Compensation for overtime worked (where applicable).

Culture & Team Spirit

  • A youthful, welcoming, and enjoyable work environment.
  • Regular team-building and social activities throughout the year.
  • An open-door policy with Seniors and Partners.

Additional Benefits

  • Job security within a growing international network.
  • Complimentary Cloudigo Premium Malta membership, providing access to exclusive discounts and benefits across Malta.

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