MoSes Model Developer - L&H Actuarial Modelling at Swiss Re

Job description

Core Responsibilities

• Be part of the MCoE Actuarial Modelling Development Team to ensure that the requirements received from the MCoE Business Analyst team and assigned to you, are translated into detailed technical specifications and designs. To implement the required changes into the MoSes models in a controlled, audited and robust manner. Delivery focussed with a keen eye for attention to detail, you will competently manage your work load and recommend solutions that provide the most effective results for the business. Other responsibilities include to:
• Support the MCoE Development Lead to maximise quality, effectiveness of development tasks and unit testing of actuarial MoSes models
• Support the MCoE Development Lead with development of tasks/projects implemented into the MoSes actuarial models, create detailed technical specifications, developments, unit testing, and management reports
• Ensure that the functional requirements assigned to you are effectively translated into detailed and accurate technical specifications such that the changes you make to the MoSes models are accurate, efficient, robust and fit for purpose
• Prepare model development documentation, reports and other documentation needed to support the development team and related operational processes
• Strive to continually document and enhance the code and that the code structure is scalable
• Eagerness to support other MCoE teams to help resolve issues within the model through debugging, unit testing and knowledge sharing
• Continually strive to increase the skills and knowledge of the MCoE development team, and to seek constant improvements to the processes and procedures

Key Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications And Experience

• Highly skilled C++ software developer with at least 3+ years of experience developing complex applications ideally in the insurance/actuarial industry. Exposure to the MoSes and Risk Agility MoSes platform is highly advantageous, but other financial model development experience would also be considered
• Part qualified actuary preferred, though not essential if coupled with MoSes coding / industry experience
• MoSes platform development experience a definite advantage
• Proficiency in Programming in C++, VBA, FoxPro, SQL
• Excellent organisational and analytical skills with attention to detail – able to quickly absorb details on business structure, product features and model requirements.
• Experienced in the production of detailed technical specifications
• Working knowledge of project management, quality assurance and testing methodologies
• Good communication, both written and verbal, with an ability to work with other MCoE team members in multiple locations
• Cross cultural experience working with colleagues globally
• Proficiency in working in MS Project, Excel, and other spreadsheet and database packages
• Ability to identify complex problems, find innovate solutions and translate this into software solutions within the modelling platform
• Experienced in the production of quality documentation and software development
• Ability to work independently, accurately and deliver to deadlines
• Shows initiative in identifying issues and supporting other team members, peers and senior stakeholders
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks accordingly

Functional Area

• Actuarial,Information Technology