Senior Reporting Actuary - Hybrid in Reading

At Guardian, our mission is simple: to ensure every family has protection they truly believe in. We’re challenging the market with a fresh approach and a brand promise — Life. Made Better.

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Reporting Actuary to join our Actuarial Reporting team.

What does a Senior Reporting Actuary do?

You’ll be joining the Actuarial team which operates as a key part of the business. The team focuses on understanding the market it operates in and the possible opportunities that may be available. Understanding its business and customers also forms a central element of the team. The team is responsible for pricing, reporting, reinsurance and planning, to meet and support the dynamic needs of the business.

This role requires someone who is keen to take ownership and further develop the Actuarial Reporting area, that allows the business to best achieve its goals. The candidate must be able to work under pressure, be flexible and adaptable to change, as the work can be varied. Candidates with less relevant experience may be considered for a Reporting Actuary role.

Your responsibilities include but will be limited to:

• Manage the financial reporting process to ensure that Guardian understands the value of the business to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Engage, liaise and discuss with key stakeholders on the value of the business and changes to the value.
• Manage and develop the financial reporting system, process and methodology to ensure that they are robust and have controls in place to meet changing requirements.
• Maintain and develop the Guardian Valuation Basis through regular business monitoring and experience investigations; this includes feedback into the Pricing Basis.
• Maintain and develop Financial Models for the business planning and forecast process to ensure that they are robust, in line with internal governance and aligned with strategic objectives.
• Maintain and develop the Guardian Actuarial Model and tools in Mo.net, Excel, KNIME and other related applications.
• Produce monthly reinsurance accounts for all business lines and engage with external stakeholders.
• Work with the wider business in relation to the development of management information.
• Adhere to actuarial governance, including support on external audit process.
• Support Finance in regular reporting activities.
• Produce management information reports to satisfy regular governance requirements.

Who are we looking for?

• Demonstrates high levels of initiative and brings innovation to the business.
• Brings a positive contribution to the team environment.
• Proven ability to deliver complex projects.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong and long-term relationships both within the business and externally.
• Able to work under pressure with a strong focus on delivering results within tight deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Well-developed organisational skills, with the ability to analyse current processes and procedures, and recommend and implement improvements.
• Recently qualified actuary with at least 8 years work experience.
• Good understanding of UK Protection products.
• Strong technical competence in financial reporting of Protection products e.g. Solvency II, IFRS, or comparable.
• Strong modelling skills with a deep understanding of cashflow projections (experience of Mo.Net preferred).
• Experience analysis and setting pricing / valuation assumptions.
• Able to collaborate across functions both internally and with external partners.

What’s in it for you?

• Private Medical Insurance with rewards for yourself with discounted rates for your family members.
• Competitive Company Pension Scheme.
• Access to several employee discounted schemes to suit your lifestyle including but not limited to:

• Private dental insurance
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Comprehensive Europe and Worldwide Travel Insurance
• Medical Cash Plan
• Gym memberships
• Access to 24/7 GP service for you and your family
• 25 days holiday with the option to purchase more.

You’ll be joining us at a time of rapid growth, with lots of opportunities to increase your knowledge and further your career. You’ll be part of an innovative business, with a team of people dedicated to doing the right thing for our customers. A team where you can make a real difference and be part of a culture that encourages you to constantly challenge the norm and put our customers at the heart of every decision.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities and experiences and we actively promote equal opportunities in our recruitment process.

Most of our vacancies can be offered on a hybrid basis and we can consider flexible working. Should you wish to learn more about the role, or have any questions, please contact our HR Team via hrservicedesk@puntersouthallgroup.com.