Description

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management within the insurance or Big 4 consulting industry and experience driving complex cross-functional projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Coordination and Reporting:
  
  
  • Lead the coordination and consolidation of project reports across multiple workstreams within Finance and Actuarial teams.
  • Develop and maintain clear reporting frameworks to monitor project progress, risks, and deliverables.
  • Ensure timely and accurate communication of project updates to senior stakeholders and leadership.
• Stakeholder Management:
  
  
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across Finance, Actuarial, IT, and external vendors.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for project-related communications, aligning expectations and ensuring stakeholder buy-in.
  • Facilitate regular status meetings and issue resolution discussions with cross-functional teams.
• Contract Negotiation and Management:
  
  
  • Lead contract negotiations with vendors, consultants, and other third-party service providers to support project delivery.
  • Ensure all contracts align with project objectives, timelines, and budgets.
  • Monitor compliance with contract terms and manage any disputes or amendments as needed.
• Project Governance:
  
  
  • Establish and maintain robust governance structures to ensure project alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
  • Identify and mitigate risks, managing dependencies across multiple projects.
  • Ensure adherence to project management best practices, tools, and methodologies.
• Collaboration with Finance and Actuarial Teams:
  
  
  • Partner closely with Actuarial teams to understand their data, modeling, and reporting requirements.
  • Work with Finance teams to ensure alignment on deliverables, particularly in regulatory or compliance-related initiatives (e.g., IFRS 17, Solvency II).
  • Support integration efforts between Finance and Actuarial systems to ensure seamless operations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Project Management Expertise:
  
  
  • Minimum 8+ years of experience in project management, preferably within Finance, IFRS 17 or Actuarial Transformation projects.
  • A proven track record of managing large, complex projects with multiple stakeholders and dependencies.
  • Experience coordinating reporting across multiple projects or workstreams is essential.
• Industry Experience:
  
  
  • Strong familiarity with the insurance industry, including Finance and Actuarial functions.
  • Understanding of regulatory frameworks such as IFRS 17, Solvency II, or equivalent is a plus.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management:
  
  
  • Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
  • Experience negotiating contracts with third-party vendors and ensuring compliance with terms.
• Technical Skills:
  
  
  • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, or equivalent).
  • Strong understanding of finance and actuarial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Prophet) is desirable but not mandatory.
  • Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint for reporting and presentation purposes.
• Education & Certifications:
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
  • Project Management certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile are highly desirable.