Additional Director Insurance Division at Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan SECP Islamabad 2026

About the Job

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), functioning as the apex statutory regulatory body responsible for overseeing and developing Pakistan’s capital markets, corporate sector, non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), and the insurance industry, officially announces premium career opportunities for experienced professionals. Operating as a progressive, high-performance regulator, the SECP invites formal applications from highly qualified, result-oriented, and dynamic financial sector professionals who exhibit impeccable integrity and strong analytical capabilities.

These elite, Islamabad-based positions are designed for technical experts ready to contribute toward strengthening the regulatory framework, ensuring financial stability, and fostering market development across the country’s corporate landscape.

Job Details

Additional Director – Insurance Division (02 Positions)

Minimum Qualification

• Master's degree or Bachelor's degree (equivalent to 16 years of education).
• AND Must be an Associate Member of any of the following professional bodies:
• Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS)
• Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (UK)
• Society of Actuaries (USA)
• Or an Associate Member of a member institute of the International Actuarial Association.

Post-Qualification Experience

• Minimum eight [8] years of experience in actuarial work with an actuarial firm, the actuarial department of an insurer, or any other relevant organization.
• This experience must explicitly include at least three [3] years of post-actuarial certification experience.

Age Limit

• The maximum age should not exceed 45 years as on the closing date for the submission of applications.

Nature & Duration of Employment

• Appointments shall be made on a contractual basis for a term of three (3) years.
• Contracts are extendable based on organizational need and individual performance metrics.
• The Commission may consider the regularization of these positions after the successful completion of the initial three years, subject to the fulfillment of the prescribed departmental criteria for this purpose.

General Terms & Conditions

• Diversity and Inclusion: Applications are actively encouraged from female candidates, minorities, persons with different abilities, and candidates regional to Balochistan, Ex-FATA districts, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK).
• Assessment Protocol: Only shortlisted candidates meeting the benchmark criteria will be contacted for further assessment. Selection will be rigidly executed based on a multi-stage evaluation process.
• Administrative Rights: SECP reserves the absolute right to cancel or modify the recruitment and selection process at any stage without assigning any reason.
• Late Submissions: Applications received after the designated closing date will not be considered under any circumstances.

How to Apply

1. Review Detailed TORs: To read the comprehensive Terms of Reference (TORs) and job profiles, visit the official SECP career portal.
2. Submit Online Application: Eligible professionals can apply directly online through the portal: https://www.secp.gov.pk/careers/
3. Application Window: Applications must be submitted within fifteen (15) days of the official publication of this advertisement (Published on June 14, 2026; last date to apply is June 29, 2026).

Contact & Official Information: Deputy Director – HRD > Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Islamabad

Queries Hotline: +92 51 919 5444

Expert Tips

• Actuarial certification is a mandatory requirement, not a preference. The ad explicitly requires Associate membership of CAS, IFoA (UK), SOA (USA), or an IAA member institute. Candidates who have passed multiple exam papers but have not yet achieved Associate status do not qualify. If your designation is from a body not listed, verify it is a full member of the International Actuarial Association before applying.
• The 3-year post-certification experience must be clearly separated in your CV. Total experience of 8 years alone is not sufficient. You must demonstrate at least 3 years acquired after achieving Associate status. Structure your CV to show the exact month and year of your actuarial certification so reviewers can instantly verify this requirement without ambiguity.
• Insurance regulatory or supervisory exposure is a strong competitive differentiator. Candidates who have worked in or alongside a regulatory body such as SECP, IRDAI (India), FCA (UK), or any other insurance supervisory authority have a structural advantage. Prior involvement in regulatory submissions, financial condition report reviews, or market conduct examinations should be highlighted prominently in your application.
• Demonstrate awareness of SECP's ongoing insurance reform agenda. SECP is actively developing risk-based supervision (RBS) frameworks for insurers, updating Takaful regulations, and implementing IFRS 17 transition guidelines for Pakistani insurance companies. Candidates who reference these reform areas and articulate their relevance to the role will signal strategic readiness beyond technical actuarial competence.