Head of Actuary

Lawes Consulting Group

Posted 6 days ago, valid for 6 days

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Head of Actuary position offers a salary of £150,000 and requires a minimum of 8 years of experience in commercial insurance actuarial roles.
The role involves leading the Actuarial team in Finance & Investment, shaping policies, and ensuring compliance with Reserving and Solvency II processes.
Key responsibilities include overseeing the actuarial function, developing models, performing risk assessments, and advising on underwriting and reinsurance policies.
Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, communication abilities, and proficiency in Excel, with a preference for familiarity with programming languages.
This position is based in London and requires working in the office two days a week.

Job title: Head of Actuary

Salary: £150,000

Location: 2 Days a week working in London

PURPOSE OF ROLE

Great opportunity with our client for a seasoned professional to lead the Actuarial team in Finance & Investment. As Head of Actuary, you'll shape policies, refine Reserving and Solvency II processes, and ensure compliance and financial stability.

DAY TO DAY

In this role, you will oversee the actuarial function, ensuring the accuracy and adequacy of technical provisions
Contribute to risk management strategies, provide critical insights to the leadership team, and support corporate planning
Responsibilities include developing actuarial models, performing risk assessments, preparing reports for stakeholders, and advising on underwriting and reinsurance policies
Additionally, you will guide team members in their actuarial qualification journey while continuously improving internal processes to support the company's objectives

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 8 years in commercial insurance actuarial roles
Previous exposure to personal lines pricing would be an advantage
Experience in implementing pricing controls, handling complex datasets, and working in ambiguous environments is essential

SKILLS

Highly analytical with exceptional numerical skills and attention to detail
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities are essential, along with proficiency in Excel and the capability to develop basic business models
The ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to evolving challenges is crucial
Familiarity with programming languages is preferred but not mandatory

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