Do actuaries make good risk officers?
Whilst there is little doubt that actuaries have a mastery of the technical aspects of risk management, they may not be as well-equipped in other essential skills for senior risk roles. Risk is a broad discipline, whose practitioners come from diverse backgrounds – including legal, compliance, financial and operational. Actuaries who aim to move into Chief Risk Officer roles will need not just technical skills but also strengths in areas such as communication, strategic awareness and stakeholder management. In this context, we ask what gaps there may be in the typical actuarial skillset when actuaries are looking to move into senior risk roles, and how we can equip actuaries for this key role within financial services firms.’ Our two panelists have extensive experience in risk and, importantly, in dealing with the C-suite and Boards. Chris Burt and Eithne McManus will share their experience and provide key insights into the "do's and don'ts" of operating at these senior levels. This webinar will suit actuaries looking to move beyond the technical sphere to operate at a more senior levels in risk management