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Group Risk Actuary

United Kingdom · Job Posted January 06, 2026
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Job Description

We are on the lookout for a qualified actuary who is ready to dive into the world of financial risk with enthusiasm and a fresh perspective. If you are passionate about numbers, love solving complex problems, and want to make a real impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Job Responsibility

  • Analyse and evaluate financial risks using actuarial techniques and models
  • Dive into large datasets to uncover trends, patterns, and insights that will inform our risk management strategies
  • Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate your findings and recommendations to stakeholders
  • Work alongside other departments, including Finance, Group Enterprise Risk Management, and Compliance to ensure a holistic approach to risk management
  • Bring fresh ideas and innovative solutions to the table, helping us stay ahead in a rapidly changing financial landscape
  • Oversight of reserving processes to ensure adequate provisions for future claims
  • Support the business with risk and capital assessments for new products, businesses, and propositions
  • Validate actuarial models and expand the function’s remit into wider model validation across the group
  • Lead the department’s contribution to the Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA), stress and scenario testing, and capital management activities
  • Provide support to several areas such as IFRS17, Reinsurance, and the Internal Model Application Process

Requirements

  • A qualified actuary with a strong academic background in actuarial science, mathematics, or a related field
  • Strong knowledge of Solvency II regulations
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey complex information
  • A collaborative mindset, ready to work with diverse teams and contribute to a positive work environment
  • A natural curiosity and eagerness to learn, with a passion for staying updated on industry trends and developments

What we offer

  • Access to continuous learning opportunities
  • Work in a supportive and inclusive environment where your ideas are valued
  • Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
  • Join a company and team that strives to make each working day fun and enjoyable
  • Eligible for up to £3,600 of free shares each year after one year of service
  • Everyone receives 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) when they join us, increasing the longer you stay with us, up to a maximum of 38 days (including bank holidays)
  • Option to buy or sell up to an additional five days of annual leave
  • Financial & Mortgage Advice
  • 24-Hour Ecare
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Annual Holiday Allowance
  • Flexible Working
  • Simply Health
  • Private Health Cover
  • Critical Illness Cover

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