Data Modelling and Analytics Specialist, Supervision (Insurance)
Bermuda
Bermuda Monetary Authority
The BMA regulates & inspects Bermuda’s financial institutions, issues currency, manages exchange control transactions & advises Bermuda’s Government on monetary matters.Data Modelling and Analytics Specialist
Supervision (Insurance) Department
The Bermuda Monetary Authority (Authority or BMA) is seeking the
services of a skilled and capable individual to work as a Data Modelling
and Analytics Specialist in our Supervision (Insurance) Department.
Reporting to an Assistant Director, the Data Modelling and Analytics
Specialist will be responsible for data analysis, research analytics, and
developing and maintaining internal risk analysis tools and models that can
be effectively employed to conduct in-depth analysis, reviews and research.
The incumbent will collaborate closely with supervisory teams to automate
regulatory processes, enhance reporting capabilities and provide technical
guidance on analytical matters. Additionally, the role will contribute to
the continuous improvement of regulatory practices and methodologies,
staying abreast of industry developments and best practices.
This is a key role for the Authority and the post-holder will be
responsible for:
• Developing and maintaining actuarial models using actuarial
software to support regulatory oversight, including technical
provisions, solvency assessment, risk analysis and financial reporting
• Assisting in the promotion and implementation of rules, policies,
and guidance affecting the BMA-regulated (re)insurers
• Identifying and reporting circumstances that could be indicators
of potential insurance company distress and recommending
appropriate courses of action
• Performing reviews of regulatory filings of the BMA-regulated
entities and communicating findings to supervisory teams and/or
recommending changes to guidance to address findings
• Utilising advanced statistical techniques and predictive modelling to
analyse insurance company data and identify emerging trends, risks,
and vulnerabilities. Contributing to the building of infrastructure
that will promote the security and integrity of the data
• Conducting thorough technical reviews of reserving, capital and
risk models, including methodologies and assumptions used
by insurance companies to ensure compliance with regulatory
standards and best practices
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams within the Authority
to develop and implement data-informed solutions for addressing
regulatory challenges and achieving strategic objectives
• Automating regulatory processes and building internal tools using
Excel, R and/or Python to support technical analysis of complex
supervision projects and initiatives
• Designing tools and templates used for ad-hoc data calls,
validating and analysing collected data and interpreting the data
for presentation to management, and attending to queries from
registrants arising from the data calls
• Conducting research and staying abreast of (re)insurance industry
developments and contributing to supervisory insight and foresight
to ensure the Authority’s practices align with best practices,
fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in
leveraging data and research for effective decision-making and
strategic initiatives
• Providing support for technical issues, knowledge sharing, as well
as coaching and mentoring to junior team members
• Representing the Authority at various local, regional and
international meetings, conferences and seminars, involving
meetings and information exchanges with other regulatory
bodies, government agencies and the financial services industry to
maintain and develop key relationships as required
• Assisting in other areas of the supervision of insurance companies,
for example, special projects aimed at meeting departmental
objectives, or to address emerging issues
• Performing other related work and special projects as assigned by
management in accordance with competencies normally associated
with the post
This position requires a proven technical and business background.
Therefore, the post-holder must have:
• A master’s degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant
discipline (e.g., actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, finance,
computer science or related field) from a recognised institution
or a professional designation from a recognised institution or
professional body, such as CPA, CFA, FIA, FSA
• A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in modelling
and analytics, of which at least three (3) years should be at a senior
level working within the financial services industry, preferably in
life (re)insurance
• Proficiency in AXIS actuarial software with a solid understanding
of actuarial principles, reserving techniques and financial reporting
requirements
• Proficiency in agile software development, object-oriented
programming techniques and SOLID design principles
• Extensive experience in data manipulation, analysis and
visualisation, using tools such as R and/or Python
• Familiarity with various international insurance regulatory and
capital standards would be an asset
The Bermuda Monetary Authority is the integrated regulator of the
financial services sector in Bermuda. We offer the opportunity for
broad exposure to international regulatory issues, special projects and a
variety of work experiences.
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