DB Actuary (Testing & Development)

DB Actuary (Testing & Development)

Full-Time 50000 - 60000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Oliver James

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Develop and enhance DB member calculation tools while ensuring accuracy through testing.
  • Company: Established and growing DB pensions business focused on innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, collaborative environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Be part of a dynamic platform with long-term investment in your career.
  • Why this job: Join a team that values development and innovation over routine tasks.
  • Qualifications: 3+ years in DB pensions with strong Excel skills; coding experience is a plus.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.

An established and growing DB pensions business is seeking a technically strong actuarial professional to focus on the development, testing, and optimisation of member calculation tools. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys building and improving models/processes, rather than purely performing calculations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and enhance DB member option calculation tools
  • Perform testing, validation, and UAT to ensure accuracy of automated calculations
  • Collaborate with pricing, proposition, and operations teams
  • Translate calculation requirements into scalable solutions
  • Support continuous improvement of systems and data processes

Requirements

  • 3+ years’ experience in DB pensions (consultancy or life insurance)
  • Strong understanding of DB calculations and actuarial concepts
  • Experience or interest in model/tool development
  • Part/qualified actuary (or strong non-qualified candidate with relevant experience)
  • Strong Excel skills; coding experience advantageous

Why apply?

  • Focus on development and innovation, not just BAU
  • Work closely with pricing and proposition teams
  • Be part of a growing DB platform with long-term investment

Please note: Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Oliver James

Contact Details:

Oliver James Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace DB Actuary (Testing & Development)

DB Pensions Knowledge
Actuarial Concepts
Model Development
Testing and Validation
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Collaboration Skills
Requirements Translation