Senior Insurance Investment & ALM Consultant in London

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, high‑calibre, revenue‑focused individual to take on a senior role in our award‑winning IFS practice. Our Insurance & Financial Services (IFS) practice aims to be a leading advisor in our areas of specialism – in investment & asset liability management, risk and capital management and longevity. We have ambitious plans and look ahead confidently to growing our specialisms with new clients in the UK and overseas, and in both the life and general insurance markets.

What will your role look like? The role will be focused on supporting our clients primarily on insurance investment and ALM work, with the individual expected to win and deliver projects in a diverse range of areas, which may include:

• Investment strategy
• Illiquid assets
• Credit and market risk modelling
• Internal model validation
• Matching adjustment optimisation
• Liquidity and sustainable investment

Core to our requirements is the ability to win new client engagements and grow new and existing client relationships, while playing a key role in delivering assignments in a wide range of areas. It is also essential that the individual is energised by working on a project basis across multiple areas with a blend of commercial and technical leadership. We are open to considering candidates on a part-time or full-time basis.

This is a varied role; and you will need to have:

• Status as an industry expert in the area of investment and ALM for UK insurers, with proven experience of generating propositions and revenue
• Strong strategic business acumen and knowledge of the issues, challenges and opportunities facing life and general insurers and reinsurers, in the UK, in Europe and beyond
• Excellent consulting and leadership skills
• Significant track record of leading the successful delivery of large and complex projects
• Proven ability to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting demands
• Determined and proactive, with high levels of energy, motivation and enthusiasm
• Excellent network of contacts with a proven ability to leverage this and to grow revenue
• Flexible in approach and comfortable with working in a changing environment
• Strong personal values, including a commitment to professional and ethical behaviour, and continuous professional development
• Ability to coach and mentor others
• High emotional intelligence, excellent interpersonal skills, and comfortable in engaging with senior stakeholders
• Clear, straightforward communication style, able to explain complex ideas in a straightforward way to lay audiences
• Willing and able to travel where needed

We would also encourage applications from candidates who perhaps do not possess all the attributes and experience listed above but are competent with the majority and would be able to quickly develop the additional skills and experience required in post with our full support. We would also love to hear about other knowledge and experience you may have that is not listed but could be of interest.

To enjoy and succeed in this role, you will have:

• A senior actuarial or other relevant professional qualification, with deep practitioner‑level insurance investment & ALM expertise
• A demonstrable track record in winning work
• Very strong knowledge of current and emerging hot topics in insurance investment & ALM
• Very strong knowledge of Solvency UK, as well as equivalent regulatory regimes, such as Solvency II and Bermuda
• Able to demonstrate a strong record in mentoring and in supporting the development of the next generation of the leaders and consultants
• Predominantly experienced in working with a range of life insurers, but general insurance experience may be beneficial
• A desire to support our purpose and live our values

In addition to a competitive salary and access to our profit share scheme, we offer:

• A flexible selection of employee benefits, so you can choose a package that best matches your lifestyle and needs.
• A collaborative and encouraging work environment where your thinking and ideas are encouraged.
• On‑site mental health and wellbeing assistance.
• A commitment to helping you develop both personally and professionally, with mentoring opportunities and access to our award‑winning learning portal, Aspire.
• Regular social activities, in addition to three days paid volunteering leave each year and a day’s leave to celebrate your birthday.
• Hybrid working so you can enjoy the positive wellbeing of working from home as well as the benefits of meeting colleagues in our sociable, modern office environments – with the expectation of two ‘in‑office’ days per week.
• A flexible working window, allowing colleagues the freedom to work flexibly between the hours of 7am and 7pm.

Please note, we recruit on a rolling basis so early applications are recommended to avoid disappointment.

About Us Together, we’ve been building better futures for over 100 years. For our people, our clients and their people, our communities and the environment. We thrive on tackling complex problems. And we believe those problems are best solved by diverse teams – diverse in skills, approaches and backgrounds. Our independence lets our people be themselves and think freely, while working in a collaborative, supportive environment. We love innovative, independent thinking and want everyone to share their ideas.

Working alongside employers, trustees and financial services institutions, we offer pensions, investments, benefits and risk consulting services, as well as data and technology solutions. With over 1000 employees and counting, we’re one of the leading consultancies in our field and are proud to be recognised by numerous industry awards. We’re committed to developing our people and encourage everyone to carve out their own career path. We’ve many colleagues who started out in one team in the business and have ended up somewhere completely different, having had the chance to develop new skills and explore new passions.

We are continually working to improve our inclusive culture and employ diverse talent. We therefore welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, which includes but isn’t limited to: age, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, marital or civil partnership status, neurodiversity, religion, sexual orientation, and socio‑economic background.

Our hybrid working model offers the best of both worlds – home working as well as a fun, collaborative office environment - meaning flexible working patterns to accommodate individual needs. Find out more about our careers here. If you need any assistance in relation to a personal requirement, medical condition or neurological difference during our selection process then please let us know. Together, we can make this the best job you’ll ever have.

We Offer Our culture We live and breathe our four values – friendly, confident, partnering and straightforward – and genuinely care about our people, clients, community and the environment.

Job satisfaction Every employee can genuinely make a difference and contribute towards achieving our purpose – together, building better futures. Whether that’s helping our clients build more secure financial futures, using your 3 days volunteering or helping us reduce our carbon footprint.

Reward and wellbeing We offer competitive salaries, a share of company profits and an award‑winning benefits package. We also take your mental, physical, social and financial wellbeing seriously, both in and outside of work.

Flexible working We trust our people to work in a pattern that suits their circumstances with a healthy balance of home and office working.

Latest technology We use the most up‑to‑date technology and software to match our ground‑breaking business solutions that make life easier for us and our clients.

Career development There is no linear path – learning opportunities are plentiful and empower you to carve out your own career.