Lead Actuary (Life Insurance)

Head of Valuation Life Insurance

Your new company
A globally recognised insurer with a rapidly growing presence in Malaysia is seeking a dynamic professional to join its Life Insurance Valuation team. Known for its commitment to innovation and customer-focused solutions, the company offers long-term career growth and regional exposure.

Your new role
The Lead Actuary plays a pivotal role in supporting the Appointed Actuary in fulfilling statutory responsibilities in line with local regulatory requirements. This position also provides actuarial expertise across the organisation, including to internal stakeholders such as Group and Regional Offices (where applicable), to support the company’s sustainable operations. Furthermore, the Lead Actuary is responsible for identifying critical issues and assisting the Appointed Actuary in raising red flags to Senior Management and/or the Board of Directors for timely remedial action.

What you'll need to succeed
- 11–15 years of actuarial experience, with at least 5–7 years focused on life insurance actuarial valuations in a direct insurance company setting.
- Bachelor’s (or Master’s) degree in Actuarial Science, Statistics, or related fields. Senior Associate or Fellow status with a recognised actuarial institute (e.g., US SOA, UK IFOA, Australia IAA) is preferred.

What you'll get in return
-Regional exposure with high visibility across senior leadership
-Opportunity to work closely with global teams on cross-border projects
-Opportunity to innovate and lead digital transformation in actuarial processes

What you need to do now
If this opportunity interests you, click ‘Apply Now’ to take the next step in your career. For more information or a confidential discussion about other roles within the insurance sector, feel free to contact Yi Ling at Hays on +60378906169 or via email at yiling.chai@hays.com.my.
At Hays, we celebrate diversity and are committed to placing individuals in roles where they can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Insurance
Location
Malaysia
Specialism
Insurance
Ref:
1270452

Talk to a consultant

Talk to YiLing Chai, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Kuala Lumpur
Level 26, Menara 3, Petronas

Telephone: +60 3 7890 6169

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