Our client, an international insurance company, is looking for a Senior Data Science Actuary to support the Finance and Data solution’s team.  

He/she will be in charge of the following tasks : 

• Serve as the technical lead for the Finance Data Hub, providing guidance and direction on data architecture and engineering best practices.
• Design, develop, and optimize our data architecture to support various accounting initiatives, such as financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory compliance.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including architects, BI analysts, IT experts, and data scientists, to deliver integrated data solutions that meet business needs.
• Utilize data automation tools like Wherescape or DBT to streamline data integration processes and improve data quality and consistency.
• Leverage cloud technologies, particularly ADP and Snowflake, to enhance the scalability and performance of our data infrastructure.
• Implement data vault modelling techniques to ensure data accuracy, historical tracking, and auditability.

Profil

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Data Engineer, with a focus on data architecture and optimization.
• Proficiency in data vault modelling and data automation tools such as WhereScape or DBT.
• Strong cloud knowledge, with experience in Azure and Snowflake (preferred).
• Solid understanding of data integration, ETL processes, and data quality management.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• You are allowed to work in the Netherlands or Belgium, by being a European Citizen or by having a work permit.

Our client, an international insurance company, is looking for a Head Data Analytics to support the Financial and Business Team.

He/she will be in charge of the following tasks :

• You will be responsible for leading a team of data analysts and BI experts, consisting of 5 internal FTEs and up to 10 external specialists (depending on project needs).
• You will drive and deliver high-impact business intelligence projects on the core insurance business, enhancing the understanding of financial performance across the company value chains, leveraging an industrialized, modern data platform stack.
• You will acquire a deep understanding of the business and building strong relationships with the Life/P&C leadership teams and other key stakeholders (IT, AZ Tech, DPO).
• You will lead high-impact analytical projects to transform data into actionable performance insights.
• You will ensure regular and transparent communication with business stakeholders.
• You will work closely with data engineers, architects, scientists, and governance experts and drive the enablement of managed business intelligence self-servicing across the company’s data domains.
• You will develop scalable, innovative information marts & solutions to enhance data-driven performance management and strategic decision-making across the organization.
• You will build strong working relationship with the business, from L2 to team leaders. Acquire a strong understanding of the operation of the business across Benelux and its constraints, opportunities and strategic objectives.
• You will collaborate cross functionally with other leaders in the business as well as external stakeholders to analyse the problems/constraints/operational issues faced by the business and, via strong stakeholder management and communication, prioritise the effort of the team to have meaningful impact.
• You will acquire a strong grasp of the data environment of the business (from back-end systems to local data hubs), its maturity, robustness and dependency on other systems/local or Group initiatives. You demonstrate a knowledge of the systems/platforms currently in place and alternatives in the market.
• You will prioritise the current set of deliverables to maximise value and drive the creation of a future roadmap of solutions.
• You will attract, build and develop a team of data analysts fit to business demands.
• You will oversee the technical delivery of the solutions, including adherence to communicated milestones and budget.

Profil

• 5+ years of relevant leadership experience in business intelligence, data analysis, data warehousing, data modelling in insurance, banking or telecom.
• Prior experience leading business-critical projects, Experience working with large, complex (possibly semi-structured) data sets.
• Experience with SQL, Data Warehouses (in particular Data Vault methodology), Data Modelling & visualisation (e.g., E-R diagrams).
• Experience with insurance product and insurance market in particular with performance KPIs (e.g., Combined Ratio).
• BI Platforms: Advanced skills in BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, QlikView, or Looker.
• Data Governance: Understanding of data quality management, metadata management, and data lineage.
• Project Management Tools: Proficiency in tools like JIRA, Confluence for managing projects execution & documentation.
• Leadership and Team Management: Ability to inspire, mentor, and lead a diverse team of data analysts, engineers, and BI experts. Proven experience in managing both internal and external teams, ensuring collaboration and alignment on goals.
• Change Management and Adaptability: Expertise in driving cultural and organizational shifts toward a more data-driven mindset. Flexibility to adapt strategies and workflows in response to changing business environments, technologies, or priorities. Skill in managing resistance to change, especially when introducing new BI methodologies or self-service solutions.
• Strategic Thinking: Strong business acumen to align BI initiatives with organizational objectives and priorities. Ability to anticipate business needs and identify opportunities where BI can create value.
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Ability to prioritize projects effectively and make informed decisions in high-pressure situations. Strong critical thinking skills to evaluate trade-offs between time, resources, and impact.

Our client, an insurance company is looking for a Balance Sheet Manager to support the capital management department.

He/she will be in charge of the following tasks :

• As senior analyst, you are not only working on your own success, but also that of your colleagues. For example, you share your expertise with others and encourage the growth and development of the people you work with.
• You optimise the risk profile, on both side of the balance sheet. By reviewing the effect of various strategic tactical asset allocations from a risk/return perspective, as well as optimising the value creation of the life insurance obligations of the company and plans to sell.
• You will work closely with senior management and report to them about financial movements, strategic developments and growth opportunities.
• You keep a close eye on changes to regulations and standards in the sector (particularly Solvency II, IFRS, Belgian GAAP, etc.). Your advice and the impact they may have on our business will be leveraged to steer further refinements in the team and the company’s strategy.
• To achieve this, you coordinate and centralize inputs & calculations from different team members and departments and ensure the impact of strategic discussion and/or (external) events is clearly reflected in the key financial indicators that are used by senior management in their decision making.
• Your skills to turn available data into meaningful and interactive reports will constantly be put to the test. You’re always thinking about the next insight and structure your analysis in such a way that they can be easily “sliced and diced” to provide additional clarification.

Profil

• A university degree in a quantitative subject (economics, mathematics, physics, actuarial or engineering sciences).
• Strong work experience, with a minimum of 5 years in ALM, Asset or Risk Management.
• An in-depth understanding of the various financial instruments and asset classes.
• You speak and write fluent English and Dutch or French.
• A good knowledge of Python is a plus.

Our client, a major international insurance company, is looking for a Non-Life Reserving Actuary to join their Corporate Actuarial Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the reserving process, focusing on IFRS and Solvency II compliance across a portfolio of P&C insurance products.

He/she will be in charge of the following tasks:

• Manage the quarterly IFRS reserves process end-to-end for assigned portfolios.
• Contribute to the harmonization of actuarial reserving methods and calibration assumptions.
• Support the implementation of IFRS 17 and assist in Solvency II modelling.
• Develop expertise in actuarial reserving tools and processes.
• Provide actuarial input into financial projections, budgeting, and reinsurance accounting.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (underwriting, claims, risk) to ensure the accurate reporting of reserves.
• Act as a key contributor to finance transformation projects aimed at process and tool improvement.
• Prepare actuarial reports for internal and external stakeholders, including senior management and regulatory bodies.

Profile

• Education : Master’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, or a related field.
• Experience: Junior: Minimum 4-5 years of experience in P&C actuarial reserving.
  Senior : Minimum 10+ years of experience, with leadership responsibilities in P&C reserving.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in traditional reserving methods (triangles, IBNR) and experience with Solvency II and IFRS 17 regulations. Familiarity with actuarial tools such as ResQ, SQL, and modern data analytics tools (Power BI, Python) is a plus.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work effectively in a team and liaise with multiple internal departments. Leadership and mentoring experience required for senior positions.
• Languages: Fluent in English, French is a plus.