Senior Capital Actuary

Overview

In this role you lead the Division’s capital modelling efforts within AXA XL’s Risk Management Center of Excellence. You develop, govern, and implement the internal capital model, overseeing second-line reviews, validation, and reporting for Solvency II and BSCR. You manage a small team, drive continuous improvement, and shape capital insights for stakeholders across AXA XL and AXA Group. You will also advance ceded reinsurance modelling and provide timely risk analysis to support strategic decisions.

Pay / Benefits

• inclusive culture and Equal Opportunity Employer
• flexible working arrangements
• enhanced family-friendly leave
• diversity and inclusion initiatives
• total rewards program
• focus on sustainability and ESG integration

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and operate the internal capital model in collaboration with the Head of Capital Modelling – Division; oversee parameterisation reviews, validation, and documentation
• Lead continuous improvement of modelling approaches, processes, and technology to boost automation and analytical capability
• Manage a team of three capital modellers, providing technical leadership, coaching and career development
• Advance ceded reinsurance modelling within the internal model and liaise with the ceded team on contract terms and outputs
• Deliver fit-for-purpose model outputs to key stakeholders and support actuarial investigations and risk analyses
• Coordinate data sourcing, timelines, and governance processes with multiple stakeholders
• Engage with internal and external validation functions and drive remediation of validation findings

Key requirements

• Demonstrable track record in capital modelling or similar simulation-based modelling role
• Excellent Microsoft Office including Excel skills
• Growth mindset and continuous learning orientation
• Commitment to performance excellence with high-quality results
• Strong cross-functional collaboration across teams and geographies
• Resilience and ability to stay effective under pressure
• Effective communication to senior leadership and technical teams
• Agility in adapting priorities to changing regulatory and business needs
• Strong leadership, influence, and ability to inspire teams
• Analytical and strategic mindset for data interpretation and long-term planning

• Growth mindset
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Resilience
• VBA
• R
• Python

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