Actuary - UK Actuarial Function in London

Aspen is seeking a talented and knowledgeable Actuary or Analyst to join their UK Actuarial Function in London, offering you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a globally respected insurance organisation. This role provides an exceptional platform for you to work closely with senior leaders, including the UK Chief Actuary, and contribute to both business-as-usual activities and strategic projects that shape the future of Aspen's actuarial services. You will be part of a supportive and inclusive team culture that values collaboration, professional growth, and knowledge sharing. Work on high-impact actuarial projects and reporting initiatives that influence key business decisions across Aspen Insurance UK and Syndicate 4711.

What you'll do:

• As an Actuary within Aspen's UK Actuarial Function you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality actuarial services that align with both tactical plans and broader strategic objectives.
• Partner with the UK Chief Actuary and senior leadership team to deliver accurate management information and reporting for UK entities, applying market insights and sound judgement throughout the process.
• Lead technical provisions work as well as Solvency II reporting requirements, which may include consideration of entities outside the UK.
• Support Lloyd's reporting requirements for Syndicate 4711 and respond effectively to requests from regulatory bodies such as the PRA.
• Develop management information that enhances executive and board understanding of key actuarial insights across relevant UK management committees.
• Review results from annual external reserve reviews for UK entities, providing constructive challenge where necessary.
• Collaborate with business functions including actuarial reserving, pricing, underwriting, claims, finance, and risk to integrate process improvements arising from internal committees.
• Prepare comprehensive Actuarial Function Holder reports for UK entities covering technical provisions, underwriting policy, and reinsurance adequacy.
• Provide input and oversight on actuarial projects stemming from recommendations of the Actuarial Function.
• Strengthen feedback loops between pricing and reserving teams by facilitating effective collaboration.
• Articulate legal and regulatory demands impacting the actuarial team and broader business to support informed decision-making regarding technical issues, risk appetite, and underwriting strategy.

What you bring:

• Your proven experience as an actuary or analyst within general insurance will enable you to excel in this role at Aspen.
• You will bring a deep understanding of actuarial analysis techniques spanning pricing models, reserving practices, simulation methodologies for loss-sensitive products, as well as familiarity with industry best practices in modelling and underwriting.
• Demonstrated experience in actuarial analysis across reserving within general insurance settings over two to five years.
• Proficient user of simulation techniques as well as other actuarial methodologies applied in pricing loss-sensitive product features.
• Strong technical skills in data manipulation using MS Excel alongside other analytical tools relevant to actuarial work.
• Effective communication abilities enabling you to structure insights into clear messages for diverse audiences including internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Ability to persuade and influence outcomes both directly and indirectly through collaborative engagement.
• Experience producing detailed reports at various organisational levels with accuracy and clarity.
• Excellent conceptual skills for solving specific problems using numerical data interpretation methods.
• Organisational skills allowing you to manage workloads efficiently within defined procedures recommended by functional teams.
• Academic background in fields emphasising analytical thinking and problem-solving complemented by clear written and verbal communication skills.

What sets this company apart:

Aspen stands out as a global leader in insurance solutions thanks to its unwavering commitment to nurturing talent within a collaborative environment. The company places great emphasis on communal success-encouraging employees at every level to share ideas freely while benefiting from supportive leadership that prioritises professional growth. Training opportunities abound; whether you are looking to deepen your technical expertise or broaden your understanding of industry trends through cross-functional collaboration or mentoring schemes. Aspen's values-driven culture ensures everyone feels included-regardless of background or experience-and fosters an atmosphere where knowledge is shared openly for collective advancement.

What's next:

If you are ready to take the next step in your actuarial career within a truly supportive environment at Aspen's London office-apply now! Apply today by clicking on the link provided; don't miss this chance to join a company where your expertise will be valued and your growth supported every step of the way.

We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require support or adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to help. Please feel free to contact us at adjustments@robertwalters.com to discuss how we can support you.

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