About the job
Director of Research & Policy – Life Insurance Actuary
Location: Singapore
Are you a seasoned life insurance actuary ready to shape the future of Asia’s risk landscape?
We’re seeking a Director of Research & Policy to lead high‑impact research and drive policy engagement on emerging risks—from climate change to ageing societies.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver research projects across life, health, retirement, climate‑related and protection‑gap themes, ensuring rigorous, actionable outputs
- Develop and execute a policy engagement strategy, positioning the organisation as a thought leader across Asia
- Oversee operational functions—including office administration, IT infrastructure, data management and vendor relationships—to ensure strategic alignment and efficiency
- Convene and facilitate industry working groups to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing
- Support fundraising and partner engagement by articulating compelling research and policy insights to stakeholders
- Contribute to ad‑hoc projects and operational matters as required
What You Bring
- Around 10 years’ professional experience in life/health insurance, actuarial science, risk management or a closely related field
- Deep expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, actuarial modelling or risk analytics
- Proven organisational and operational management skills, including leading administrative teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of influencing diverse audiences
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, translating complex issues into practical policy recommendations
- Demonstrated success in fostering collaborations with industry, regulators and academia
If you are an Australian life insurance actuary thinking about relocating to Singapore and would like to know more about this opportunity, please feel free to reach out to Aliza Yau on 0499 888 857 or aliza@sklactuarial.com.au
