We are looking for an:
Underwriting Risk Manager
Function
In addition, you deliver high-quality input to the second-line assessment of the control of underwriting risks, reinsurance and adequate pricing of products and a strategic contribution towards the Risk Management in general is always expected. In the near future IFRS17 will receive ever more attention. In your activities you will cooperate frequently with other teams within the second line, e.g. Model Validation or Financial Risk Management.
About the department
Risk Management & Compliance (RM&C) is part of the second line, as distinguished within Aegon’s Enterprise Risk Management framework (ERM). The Underwriting Risk Management (URM) Department is part of RM&C. Departing from this capacity URM is responsible for the monitoring and assessment of the underwriting risks and risk control measures, which were implemented by the first line. The objective is that the risk exposure of Aegon Nederland (Aegon NL) is such that it contributes to the realisation of the business targets and is acceptable to the relevant stakeholders, e.g. customers, employees, investors and supervisory authorities.
Requirements
As Underwriting Risk Manager you have broad knowledge of pensions, life and non-life products. In addition, you are able to analyse complex problems, form your opinion and you are able to substantiate this opinion clearly and accurately and share it with (senior) management as well as the external auditor. You handle stakeholders professionally and you can be convincing and persistent in your judgement. You can operate flexibly in a dynamic environment. In addition you possess:
- a completed quantitative university education (e.g. econometrics, (technical) mathematics) and preferably (supplementary) actuarial training;
- 3-6 years of experience in a comparable position at a financial institution, preferably an insurance company;
- knowledge of and experience with Solvency II;
- affinity with financial processes (actuarial, financial risk management, accounting, control)
- high level of proficiency in English and Dutch (both written and verbal);
- the ability to communicate complex actuarial matters to stakeholders in word and writing in a short, concise and clear manner.
Compensation
We offer you an interesting position where you work independently and professionally in an ambitious and dynamic organisation. Growth and development are important to us, that is why we invest amply in our employees in the form of development and career possibilities. In exchange for your commitment and efforts we offer you an extensive and excellent package of pay and benefits, e.g.:
- a competitive monthly salary;
- in addition you receive a fixed 13th month’s salary and holiday allowance in the form of a monthly flexible budget of 16.7% of your monthly salary;
- good balance between work and private life with at least 27 annual leave days;
- an appropriate commuting allowance;
- excellent pension scheme and discount on Aegon products.
Location:
The Hague