Head of Actuarial Function - Continental Europe

Combined strong actuarial credentials with commercial leadership capability, acting as the principal actuarial representative for Continental Europe while partnering closely with London to enhance reserving oversight, portfolio performance, pricing discipline and business planning across the region.Education & Professional Qualifications;

Fellow of a recognised actuarial body (FIA, DAV, IAA or equivalent).

University degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or a related quantitative discipline.

Additional qualifications in insurance, risk management or finance would be advantageous.Professional Experience

10-15+ years of non-life insurance actuarial experience, with a focus on large commercial lines.

Strong reserving expertise, including governance, IBNR methodologies and reserve review processes.

Practical experience in pricing, portfolio management and performance analytics.

Experience supporting business planning, forecasting and profitability assessments.

Sound understanding of Solvency II and European regulatory requirements.

Experience operating within a multinational insurance environment and supporting multiple jurisdictions.Commercial & Leadership Competencies

The successful candidate will be more than a technical actuarial specialist. They will be a trusted business partner capable of translating actuarial insight into commercial decision-making.

Key competencies include Ability to present complex findings to Boards, Executive Committees and senior stakeholders.

Confidence to challenge underwriting, claims and finance assumptions constructively.

Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking.

Ability to communicate technical concepts in clear business language.

Influencing and stakeholder management skills across multiple functions and geographies.

Strong decision-making and problem-solving capability.

Ability to operate effectively without direct authority over all stakeholders.Cross-Cutting Requirements

Language: English mandatory (C1 level preferred). Spanish desirable. Additional European languages would be advantageous.

Personal Attributes: High level of ownership and accountability, intellectual curiosity, service orientation, strong process discipline and attention to detail.

Working Style: Collaborative, pragmatic and resilient, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under demanding deadlines.

Interpersonal Skills: Comfortable challenging constructively while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships across underwriting, claims, finance and leadership teams.