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Head of Valuations

SeniorFull-timeHybridNew South Wales, AustraliaFinanceProfessional servicesPosted 6 days agoVerified 1 week ago
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Challenger Limited is an ASX-listed investment management firm managing $128.2 billion in assets as of 31 December 2025. The Head of Valuations job is a senior actuarial leadership opportunity at the heart of Challenger Life Company, where you will own core valuation processes, lead a talented team, and engage with complex balance sheets. The team thrives in a fast-paced, intellectually rigorous environment that values diverse backgrounds and contributions.

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You'll be responsible for

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Owning the actuarial engine

Taking accountability for the monthly valuation of policy liabilities and capital position, ensuring outputs are robust, well understood and clearly communicated to senior stakeholders.
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Leading reporting and external engagement

Overseeing the half-year and year-end reporting cycle, including key regulatory deliverables, and supporting engagement with auditors, APRA and other external stakeholders.
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Supporting business decisions through capital insight

Contributing to capital forecasting and providing input on the implications of business initiatives and structural decisions.

Key criteria

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Actuarial qualifications

Qualified actuary (FIAA or equivalent) with post-qualification experience.

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Valuation and capital experience

Proven experience leading valuation and capital processes in life insurance.

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Regulatory engagement

Demonstrated experience interacting with auditors and regulators effectively.

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5 criteria for this job
Actuarial qualifications
Qualified actuary (FIAA or equivalent) with post-qualification experience.

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Valuation and capital experience
Proven experience leading valuation and capital processes in life insurance.

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Regulatory engagement
Demonstrated experience interacting with auditors and regulators effectively.

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Team leadership
Experience leading and developing an actuarial team with high standards.

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Complex problem-solving
Ability to explain complex actuarial outputs to non-technical stakeholders.

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