Are you a data-driven professional with a passion for turning complex information into meaningful business insights Do you thrive at the intersection of analytics, financial monitoring and operational excellence If so, this could be the role for you. Join a dynamic, globally connected team where your expertise will directly shape how we manage and grow one of the most exciting portfolios in Life & Health Reinsurance.

About the Role

As the APAX markets continue to grow in scale and strategic importance, the L&H Operations Insights team sits right at the heart of that momentum. In this role, you will be a key contributor to enhancing client service delivery and strengthening operational efficiency by combining deep data expertise with sharp business acumen to drive decisions that matter. From advanced validation and regulatory reporting to financial monitoring and automation, your work will have real, measurable impact across the Asia Pacific and ANZ regions.

Key Responsibilities

Data Quality & Risk Management

Identify risks and process gapsand recommend monitoring tools and controls to strengthen governance across TA Operations, Operations Insights and Stargate or data-related projects and initiatives
Drive data quality improvementsin collaboration with enabling teams to reduce risk exposure and optimize resource utilization
Provide audit and regulatory supportby coordinating with TA Operations, Regional Relationship Managers and local or branch-level auditors

Advanced Validation & Reporting

Manage regulatory reporting requirementsfor APAX and ANZ, including VAT/GST and APRA-related submissions
Review contractual agreementsand perform detailed validations related to premiums, claims and underwriting clauses for APAX and ANZ
Prepare product-level summariesto generate actionable insights for Operations, Portfolio Management, Actuarial and Product teams
- Validate new business deals and complex treaties, support actuarial modelling across the Asia region
- Perform premium rate and complex data validationsusing Python, SQL, and formula-driven logic to identify variances and provide quality assurance
- Support automation initiativesby defining validation logic, contributing to coding and data structuring and enhancing end-to-end validation workflows
- Develop dashboards and insightsusing Power BI and other visualization tools to communicate findings clearly and effectively

Financial Monitoring

Support Actuarial and Finance teamswith financial monitoring for the L&H business
Conduct financial comparisonsincluding Actuals vs. Estimates, Actuals vs. Actuals and Cash flow variance analysis, collaborating across teams to resolve discrepancies
Lead quarterly monitoring activitiesand prepare reports supporting regional closing cycles
Analyze revenue trends and key statistical metricsduring periodic closing
Perform pre- and post-closing activitiesand publish control and monitoring reports
Compare new business volumeswith client-reported data to support accurate financial projections
Conduct simplified lapse studiesto identify early warning indicators and highlight business-impacting trends

About the Team

The L&H Operations Insights team is an integral part of Life & Health Operations, playing a pivotal role in delivering high-quality operational insights, maintaining robust financial controls and enabling proactive risk mitigation. With the growing scale and complexity of APAX markets, the team ensures agility, client-centricity and proactive performance monitoring across key portfolios. We are a collaborative, multicultural group that values curiosity, accountability and continuous improvement - we take pride in the meaningful contribution we make to the broader L&H business.

About You

You are an analytical thinker and a confident communicator who brings both technical depth and business perspective to everything you do. You are comfortable navigating complexity, challenging the status quo and working across diverse, cross-functional teams in a virtual environment. You take ownership of your work, lead with integrity and are motivated by delivering outcomes that genuinely make a difference for clients and the business.

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:

4-6 years of experiencein Life & Health Insurance or Reinsurance, preferably with exposure to Financial Planning and Analysis
Strong technical proficiencyin Excel, SAS/SQL and Stargate, with demonstrated ability to perform complex data validations and financial analysis
Advanced analytical skillswith a solid understanding of L&H concepts and an end-to-end value chain perspective
Regulatory and audit experience, including familiarity with VAT/GST, APRA submissions, or similar compliance frameworks
Bachelor's or Master's degreein Actuarial Science, Finance, Accounting, Insurance or related field. IFRS 17 knowledge or certification is preferred

These are additional nice to haves:

Experience withPython, Machine Learning or AItools for data analysis and automation
Proficiency inPower BIor other data visualization platforms to build dashboards and communicate insights
Stakeholder management experienceacross multicultural and cross-functional teams in a virtual or matrixed environment
Experience incoaching or mentoringteam members or prior involvement in project management, stakeholder engagement or training initiatives
Familiarity withactuarialsupport or collaboration with Actuarial and Finance teams
Anagile mindsetwith the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously while maintaining a strong sense of accountability and commitment

Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week.

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Senior Operations Insights Specialist