Manager - Actuarial and Forecasting l EQC Toka Tu Ake About Us: EQC Toka Tu Ake is a Crown entity dedicated to minimising the impact of natural disasters on people and property. We stand as a pillar of support for individuals during challenging times, offering assistance in the aftermath of earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic activity, geothermal activity, floods, landslips, and storms.Our Values: At EQC Toka Tu Ake, our values shape everything we do: We make a difference for people. We're always learning. We do the right thing. We're better together.Position Purpose: As the Manager of Actuarial and Forecasting, you'll collaborate closely with the Head of Risk Modelling to provide strategic insights, modelling expertise, and advice. Your role involves leading actuarial valuations, ensuring timely and accurate data and insight delivery to stakeholders, and contributing to the ongoing uplift of the awareness of the capability and realm of influence of the Actuarial function.Key Relationships: You'll interact with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including the CFO, Chief Readiness and Recovery Officer, Head of Risk Financing and various government agencies, private sector entities, and consulting actuaries.This is a broad and varied role - Here's some of the things you will do:Build and nurture key relationships both internally and externally.Oversee bi-annual actuarial updates and provide technical review and challenge.Develop and maintain financial models and forecasts.Lead specific programmes of work including valuation and pricing.Provide formal reporting to the Board and Treasury.Contribute to actuarial team development.Collaborate with other groups to shape strategic plans and initiatives.The role is broad-ranging and somewhat unique in the NZ setting, offering exposure to both traditional actuarial work and areas such as catastrophe bonds, geo-spatial modelling, and resilience and risk reduction initiatives.What You'll Bring:We're looking for a qualified actuary, particularly from general insurance or reinsurance, although experience in life insurance or other actuarial domains will also be considered.You must demonstrate leadership qualities, including self-awareness, agility, curiosity, honesty, courage, and resilience.We seek candidates who demonstrate confidence, high emotional intelligence (EQ), and the ability to nurture and coach their team.You will be a skilled influencer, who can engage with the Board and senior leadership, showing by example the value the Actuarial function can add.Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying needs and developing processes and systems are essential.Why Join Us? EQC Toka Tu Ake prioritises staff and customer wellbeing: you'll be able to make a tangible difference in people's lives while working alongside dedicated professionals who share your passion for serving the community. We offer a supportive work environment, five weeks annual leave, an employee wellbeing fund, and ongoing professional development, in addition to opportunities for growth, and a chance to contribute to building a more resilient New Zealand.Ideally, we seek someone willing to be based in Christchurch, or if not, then you will need to be Wellington-based with a willingness to travel to Christchurch around once a month.How to Apply: Jenny Parker from Convergence is partnering with EQC Toka Tu Ake on this role. For a confidential discussion, or more details about this unique opportunity please get in touch on 0279137255 or [email protected]Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.#J-18808-Ljbffr
