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Lead Actuary - IFRS 17

United Kingdom, London · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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Job Summary: Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the actuarial team responsible for the IFRS 17 calculation engine, ensuring accurate and timely valuation outputs on a quarterly basis. Drive continuous improvement of IFRS 17 processes, governance, analytics and reporting to enhance efficiency, control and insight.

Job Responsibility

  • Oversee, and maintain all actuarial aspects of IFRS 17 methodologies and assumptions
  • Maintain strong governance over IFRS 17 actuarial processes, including model controls, validation, peer review, and audit support
  • Liaise effectively with other Finance stakeholders on IFRS 17 actuarial matters
  • Coordinate, plan and deliver actuarial calculations performed by the IFRS 17 Calculation Engine covering both actual quarterly results and quarterly budgeting / forecasting
  • Analyse and explain IFRS 17 results, movements, and sensitivities, including drivers of profitability and volatility
  • Provide technical expertise in the IFRS 17 calculation engine, supporting implementation and testing of any changes
  • Ensure the necessary documentation is maintained for the various tools used for the IFRS 17 calculations
  • Ensure team delivers on ad-hoc projects assigned to them
  • Build and maintain constructive working arrangements with those groups identified as being key to your role
  • Be a technical expert on the relevant actuarial aspects of IFRS 17
  • Identify opportunities and deliver improvements in the IFRS 17 valuation processes and methodologies
  • Keep abreast of industry best practice, new initiatives, and changes in regulatory requirements
  • Support junior team members in their learning and development as well as delegation and workflow planning in the delivery of the above responsibilities
  • Undertake applicable professional, technical and career development training (delivered internally and externally)

Requirements

  • University degree in Mathematics or related field
  • Qualified Actuary preferred
  • Reserving and IFRS 17 Technical knowledge required
  • Strong and competent user of MS Excel
  • Strong background in operating large code bases including the ability to maintain and add to existing code. Knowledge of SAS and SQL is preferred
  • General commercial and financial knowledge
  • Experience in analytics / visualisation tools
  • Solvency UK / II Technical Provision knowledge would be beneficial
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
  • accurate and numerate
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with stakeholders at all levels
  • Ability to manage a high performing team as well as able to work on own initiative
  • Ability to manage time, meet deadlines and prioritise
  • Ability to inspire and motivate a high performing team
  • Reserving and IFRS 17 experience
  • Lloyd’s market knowledge desirable
  • Detailed knowledge of actuarial valuation techniques, including those used within pricing and capital modelling
  • Solvency UK / II experience would be beneficial
  • Detailed knowledge of reinsurance and its impact on reserving
  • People management experience preferred
  • Psicle experience would be beneficial

Nice to have

  • Qualified Actuary preferred
  • Solvency UK / II Technical Provision knowledge would be beneficial
  • Lloyd’s market knowledge desirable
  • Solvency UK / II experience would be beneficial
  • People management experience preferred
  • Psicle experience would be beneficial
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