Overview
In this senior actuarial role you lead pricing projects for bulk purchase annuities and independently review pricing models for robustness. You analyse market and scheme data to inform pricing decisions, collaborating across teams to support transaction delivery and commercial goals. You apply actuarial judgment on complex pricing issues and ensure governance, while coaching junior colleagues to grow technical capability. You will identify opportunities to improve pricing processes within a growing BPA business and help shape how the team operates.
Responsibilities
- Lead actuarial projects supporting the pricing of bulk annuity transactions
- Independently review pricing models and outputs for technical robustness
- Analyse market and scheme data to inform pricing decisions and proposals
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support transaction delivery and commercial objectives
- Apply technical judgment to complex pricing matters and ensure governance
- Coach and support junior colleagues, sharing knowledge and expertise
- Identify opportunities to enhance pricing processes and ways of working
Key requirements
- Qualified actuary
- Experience in BPA pricing or relevant actuarial environment
- Strong technical and analytical skills with ability to review complex pricing work
- Confident applying actuarial judgement and communicating technical recommendations
- Experience working collaboratively across teams and taking ownership of projects
- Interest in developing commercial understanding of BPA market and broader business
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
- leadership
- communication
- collaboration
- BPA pricing
- pricing models
- data analysis
Senior BPA Pricing Actuary in Wilmslow employer: Oliver James Associates
Join a leading global insurance business that prioritises employee development and fosters a collaborative work culture. With a focus on innovation and transformation, this role offers you the chance to engage in meaningful projects while benefiting from a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic team. Experience the unique advantage of working in the heart of the UK insurance market, where your contributions will directly impact the future of the industry.
