Reporting to the Senior Manager, Technical Expert, the incumbent will assume the following:

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of the supervisory assessment methodology with focus on macroprudential surveillance, capital adequacy, resolution, systemic risk assessment, etc.
• Provide technical support to various teams and divisions, like an in-house financial/risk consultant
• Provide input and development of reports and presentations as directed by senior management
• Perform other duties as assigned by senior management

Requirements

• A strong academic background with a Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, statistics, economics, accounting, finance, insurance, risk management or related disciplines
• A minimum of 3 years’ work experience with an ability to demonstrate strong analytical skills
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and supervisory standards, industry practices and market (financial and insurance) dynamics will be preferred
• Strong command of written and spoken English and Chinese

Appointment Terms
A competitive remuneration package commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications on a 2-year contract, with a prospect of conversion to permanent employment, will be offered.

Application
Review of the applications will start as soon as possible and continue until 16 September 2022, or until the post is filled. Interested applicants may send a letter of application quoting the reference number in the heading, together with a full resume stating public examination results, as well as current and expected salaries by clicking "Apply Now".

The Insurance Authority is an equal opportunities employer. Applicants not invited for an interview within 2 months from the submission date may assume their applications unsuccessful. Applications may be considered for other suitable positions within IA. All applications will be handled in strict confidence and the information collected will only be used for recruitment purposes. All information on non-shortlisted applicants will be destroyed after 6 months from the submission of their applications.

The Insurance Authority (IA) is an insurance regulator established under the Insurance Ordinance (Cap. 41). The principal function of IA is to regulate and supervise the insurance industry for the promotion of the general stability of the insurance industry and for the protection of existing and potential policy holders. 

IA now invites applications for the following position: