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Senior Capital Actuary

United Kingdom, Cardiff · Job Posted June 02, 2026
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We’re looking for a Senior Capital Actuary to play a key role in delivering our regulatory and economic capital modelling, supporting both Solvency II reporting and strategic decision-making across the business. Sitting within our Capital Modelling team, you’ll contribute to the development and ongoing enhancement of our Internal Model (Igloo) ensuring it remains robust, compliant, and aligned to business needs. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across the organisation, translating complex modelling outputs into clear, actionable insights for senior leaders, committees, and regulators. Alongside hands-on technical delivery, you’ll also support and mentor more junior actuaries, helping to shape the future of the team.

Job Responsibility

  • Contribute to the production of both regulatory capital (Solvency II) and internal economic capital requirements
  • Support the ongoing development and maintenance of the Internal Model
  • Hands-on involvement in Igloo coding, parameter updates, and governance enhancements
  • Improve the calculation kernel and parameterisation processes
  • Help ensure the model remains fully compliant, responding to regulatory feedback
  • Proactively identify, assess, and escalate any limitations or risks
  • Work across the full end-to-end annual model update cycle
  • Produce clear and insightful reports for senior stakeholders and regulators
  • Build strong relationships across the business
  • Support the development of junior team members

Requirements

  • Qualified Actuary (IFoA or equivalent)
  • Strong experience of Solvency II / UK Internal Model frameworks
  • Proven capital modelling experience, with strong knowledge of stochastic methods
  • Experience within personal lines insurance (e.g. Motor, Household)
  • Previous experience leading or mentoring others
  • Experience using actuarial modelling platforms (e.g. Igloo or similar)
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and communicate at senior level
  • Ability to translate complex technical outputs into clear business insights
  • Strong presentation skills, with experience engaging Boards, NEDs, or regulators
  • Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Advanced Excel and wider Microsoft Office skills

Nice to have

  • Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to link modelling outputs to business strategy
  • Experience improving or automating modelling processes

What we offer

  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) upon joining, increasing up to 38 days
  • Option to buy or sell up to an additional five days of annual leave
  • Eligible for up to £3,600 of free shares each year after one year of service
  • Flexible, supportive working environment

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