Actuary, Assumption Development, R&D

We have an exciting opportunity for a nearly or qualified actuary to join the R&D team. The role involves developing market-leading assumptions by sourcing data, building models, and bringing innovative approaches to assumption setting. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in assumption setting or experience analysis, and knowledge of actuarial techniques such as Generalized Linear Models and Survival Models.

Requirements

• Nearly qualified or qualified Fellow of the Institute or Faculty of Actuaries or Society of Actuaries or other similar organisation
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities
• An understanding of one or more of the markets we operate in (Longevity or Protection reinsurance)
• Familiarity of experience studies, trend modelling, and pricing within the life insurance industry (including reinsurers, insurers and consultancy)
• Competent in using programming languages (e.g. SQL, R or Tyche)
• Knowledge of actuarial techniques such as Generalized Linear Models and Survival Models
• Places a high value on innovation and continuous improvement
• Ability to collaborate with strong team-working and interpersonal skills
• Experience in presenting to varied audiences on technical topics to gain approval
• Ability to work independently and lead on the work
• Organised and deadline focussed

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave with option to buy/sell more days
• Adoption and fertility leave
• Generous enhanced parental leave
• Comprehensive private insurance coverage for employee and dependents
• Group Life Insurance coverage of 9x basic annual salary and Group Income Protection up to 75% of basic annual salary
• Optical benefits
• 15% combined employee/employer contributions
• Subsidized gym membership
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Time off for volunteering
• Charitable matching of employee donations