Permanent
Ref No: 1674227
Qualification: Qualified, Executive
A leading insurance business in Ireland is seeking a commercially minded actuarial leader to take on the role of Chief Actuary / Head of Actuarial Function (PCF 48) — a pivotal position at the heart of business strategy, financial performance and regulatory oversight.
Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this is a high-impact leadership role with significant visibility across the organisation. You will bring independent actuarial judgement to key business decisions, influencing underwriting strategy, capital allocation, portfolio performance and long-term growth, while ensuring strong governance and regulatory confidence.
You will lead the actuarial function with a focus on insight-led decision making across the business — balancing commercial ambition with risk, capital and customer outcomes. From advising the Board on reserving strength and capital strategy, to shaping reinsurance, investment decisions and portfolio management, your impact will be felt across every key lever of the business.
As Head of Actuarial Function (PCF 48), you will operate as a key function holder under the Central Bank of Ireland framework. You will ensure the integrity of technical provisions, the robustness of actuarial models and reporting, and lead engagement with regulators with credibility, independence and confidence.
This role requires a leader who is as comfortable in the boardroom as they are in technical debate — someone who can translate complex actuarial insight into clear, commercially relevant decisions and influence senior stakeholders effectively. You will also lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of strong governance, collaboration and continuous improvement.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for a qualified actuary with significant actuarial leadership experience, including substantial experience leading reserving teams within insurance or financial services. You will bring deep expertise in reserving, capital and financial reporting, alongside the ability to operate at executive level and engage confidently with regulators.
Key requirements include:
Please contact [email protected] or 016099409 for further information.
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Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this is a high-impact leadership role with significant visibility across the organisation. You will bring independent actuarial judgement to key business decisions, influencing underwriting strategy, capital allocation, portfolio performance and long-term growth, while ensuring strong governance and regulatory confidence.
You will lead the actuarial function with a focus on insight-led decision making across the business — balancing commercial ambition with risk, capital and customer outcomes. From advising the Board on reserving strength and capital strategy, to shaping reinsurance, investment decisions and portfolio management, your impact will be felt across every key lever of the business.
As Head of Actuarial Function (PCF 48), you will operate as a key function holder under the Central Bank of Ireland framework. You will ensure the integrity of technical provisions, the robustness of actuarial models and reporting, and lead engagement with regulators with credibility, independence and confidence.
This role requires a leader who is as comfortable in the boardroom as they are in technical debate — someone who can translate complex actuarial insight into clear, commercially relevant decisions and influence senior stakeholders effectively. You will also lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of strong governance, collaboration and continuous improvement.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for a qualified actuary with significant actuarial leadership experience, including substantial experience leading reserving teams within insurance or financial services. You will bring deep expertise in reserving, capital and financial reporting, alongside the ability to operate at executive level and engage confidently with regulators.
Key requirements include:
- Deep expertise in financial reporting, including IFRS, Solvency II and reserving
- Strong understanding of regulatory and legislative requirements
- Proven ability to shape and execute business strategy
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
- A commercial mindset with the ability to balance customer, regulatory and business priorities
- Strong leadership capability with experience building high-performing teams and driving collaboration
Please contact [email protected] or 016099409 for further information.
Acumen Resources specialises in the recruitment of the following professionals: Chief Actuary | Head of Actuarial Function | Actuarial Director | Actuarial Function Holder | CRO | CFO | Actuarial Manager | Valuations Actuary | Product Development Actuary | Pricing & Reserving Actuary | Solvency II Actuary | Life Insurance Actuary | General Insurance Actuary | Non Life Actuary | Pensions Actuary | Investment Actuary | Capital Modelling Actuary | Capital Management Actuary | Risk Management Actuary | Enterprise Risk Management Actuary | Newly & Nearly Qualified Actuary| Part Qualified Actuary | Trainee Actuary| Actuarial Trainee | Student Actuary | Actuarial Graduate
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