Actuarial Projects Lead

A leading life insurer is hiring an Actuarial Projects Lead. This is a new role, and is ideal for a Qualified Life Actuary, with min. 5 years of post qualified experience. The role is 50% in office based in Dublin. It reports to the Head of Actuarial Function and will lead the delivery of actuarial projects and strategic change initiatives.

More about the position:

• Lead Strategic Actuarial Projects: Drive end-to-end delivery of complex actuarial reporting initiatives, translating high-level business requirements into structured, actionable delivery plans.
• Coordinate Cross-Functional Execution: Direct and align build, test, and development resources across actuarial and broader business teams using effective matrix management.
• Modernize & Streamline Workflows: Continuously optimize actuarial reporting bases, automating processes to significantly reduce reliance on EUC spreadsheets.
• Ensure Governance & Seamless BAU Integration: Maintain robust controls and governance frameworks while embedding new solutions smoothly into Business-As-Usual (BAU) operations.
• Drive Long-Term Strategic Value: Provide expert actuarial challenge, guidance, and recommendations to shape strategic initiatives with a 2–3 year impact horizon.
• Manage Plans & Stakeholders: Tightly oversee project scope, resources, and timelines, keeping key stakeholders proactively informed at every stage.
• Champion Change & Actuarial Vision: Take personal leadership accountability to champion organizational change, contribute to actuarial strategy, and help deliver the broader vision.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified actuary with ideally 5+ years of post qualified experience
• Broad experience across various actuarial roles, including financial reporting.
• Strong experience of managing and delivering projects and change.
• Good understanding of Solvency II and IFRS regulations and requirements.
• Experience in team management.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to positively challenge and make clear recommendations.

If this role is of interest, please reach out to Graham Butler, [email protected] for more information or call the Raretec mainline +353 15311400