IFRS Reporting Actuarial Head

HSBC Life is a world-class institution where you can specialize in Insurance but enjoy the advantages that come with being part of a leading global international bank. Insurance is about people, and the promises they make.At HSBC Life we help deliver on these promises by providing a wide variety of life insurance products and services to our clients throughout the Asia-Pacific Region. Our Employees enjoy a dynamic and innovative workplace and a world of opportunities to develop their careers in a high-profile growing business segment. We empower our team of high-performing individuals to build skills and explore new experiences to realise the full potential of being part of HSBC.Together we pursue efficient ways of working. We harness the latest data and technology solutions to achieve meaningful outcomes for our clients. The protection we offer creates broad and lasting impact, helping clients to be healthier, more productive and more confident in their futures.

We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as a IFRS Reporting Actuarial Head.

In this role you will

• IFRS 17 delivery and governance: Own end-to-end IFRS 17 actuarial production, review, sign-off coordination and on-time submission of IFRS 17 results, including key disclosures, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• IFRS 17 production oversight (CSM engine and interfaces): Provide overall accountability for CSM engine run governance (run configuration, inputs, approvals, monitoring and output validation) and ensure effective interfaces between actuarial models, the CSM engine and the finance ledger/reporting layer.
• Results analytics and movement attribution: Lead period-on-period movement analysis and management commentary (e.g., CSM roll-forward, insurance revenue, fulfilment cash flows and key variances).
• Controls, model governance, and audit readiness: Enhance controls across data, assumptions, model changes and outputs to ensure integrity, traceability and audit-ready documentation. Proactively manage audit queries and deliver timely and sustainable closure of findings.
• Stakeholder and dependency management: Partner with Finance, Risk, IT and relevant Group counterparties to align reporting requirements, manage dependencies, resolve data/process issues, and ensure consistent, well-governed outcomes across reporting cycles.
• Policy documentation and standards compliance: Maintain local IFRS 17 actuarial reporting documentation (methodology, process maps, controls and key judgements) and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure consistent interpretation and standards compliance.
• Team leadership: Lead, coach, and develop the IFRS reporting actuarial team (including managers/workstream leads such as the Associate Actuarial Director level). Set clear objectives and quality standards, promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
• Accountability for IFRS 17 change governance: Own prioritisation and delivery oversight for methodology, assumption and system changes impacting IFRS 17 reporting, ensuring appropriate governance and controlled implementation.
• Process optimisation and automation: Design and implement streamlined workflows to reduce manual effort and operational risk. Apply automation and visualisation to improve efficiency, control and transparency.

To be successful you will need

• Solid experience in actuarial financial reporting and/or valuation roles, with strong exposure to IFRS 17 reporting and close cycles.
• Fellow of the Society of Actuaries or another recognised actuarial body.
• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with a track record of building effective relationships internally and externally.
• Strong analytical rigour and structured problem-solving - able to translate ambiguity into practical actions.
• Clear communicator across written and verbal channels, including workshops and presentations.
• Proven planning, prioritisation, and delivery skills in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• High energy and resilience, with the ability to influence, engage, and lead in a positive, inclusive way.

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