Head of Technical Steering Specialty

HDI is a Corporate & Specialty Insurer part of the Talanx Group. With over 120 years of experience, HDI operates across five continents, around 40 countries and employs over 5,000 people worldwide.

The role

• Lead and develop a new team for Technical Steering Specialty Lines (4 FTE)
• Main contact for CUO and Line of Business for all topics regarding the technical P&L (operational steering model, German GAAP, IFRS)
• Analyse financial closings, provide commentary and reporting to senior management
• Establish new controlling and steering procedures for Specialty Lines
• Supervise and support forecast and plan procedures, ensuring accuracy and strategic alignment
• Collaborate closely with Line of Business and other CFO departments for seamless coordination and information flow
• Support the target derivation process and steering activities, playing a pivotal role in driving LoB performance
• Perform economic analysis for the Line of Business, delivering valuable insights to senior management
• Engage in project activities, leveraging expertise to contribute to the achievement of overarching objectives

Skills & Experience

• Passionate and skilled professional with a degree in business administration, economics, mathematics, or a comparable field; further qualification (PhD / MBA) beneficial
• Prior experience in a controlling, actuarial, or accounting department of a (re)insurance company, or a related occupation
• Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying information effectively to diverse audiences
• Actuarial experience, preferably with IFRS17 reference
• Thrives in a collaborative team environment, fostering positive relationships and contributing to collective success
• Displays a proactive attitude, eagerly embracing learning opportunities and driving innovation
• Fluent English skills in spoken and written form, additional proficiency in German is beneficial
• Advantageous: Advanced technical skills in Excel, SQL and Power BI

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