Qualified Actuary - Business Partnering (Investments)

Qualified Actuary - Business Partnering (Investments)

Full-Time 40500 - 49500 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Partner with the Investment team to analyse and influence business investment strategies.
  • Company: Leading Bulk Purchase Annuity provider in a dynamic financial environment.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary up to £100,000 plus a 25% bonus and flexible working.
  • Other info: Exciting opportunities for career growth and autonomy in a collaborative team.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on investment strategies and engage with C-suite executives.
  • Qualifications: Qualified Actuary or relevant quantitative background with strong communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.

Oliver James are representing a specialist Bulk Purchase Annuity (BPA) provider who are looking to appoint a Qualified Actuary in the Business Partnering team. In this role you will partner with the Investment team and wider Finance department. This role is perfect for an actuary who is looking for an exciting role at the forefront of the investment strategy of the business. You will need to build relationships across the business and your analysis/feedback will be visible at c-suite level. You will be given autonomy to follow your curiosity to work out how and why investment plans will impact the business. The Matching Adjustment attestation is a key element of this role, so previous knowledge of MA would be very advantageous.

Location: London, 3 days per week in the office

Remuneration: Up to £100,000 base (dependant on experience) + 25% bonus

Example responsibilities:

  • Conduct Assessment of Matching Adjustment eligibility
  • Ensure new asset risks are understood
  • Prepare reports for different internal audiences to showcase analysis and recommendations
  • Support wider topics such as ALM transfers, review of Hedge effectiveness and analysis of liquidity metrics

Required Experience:

  • Qualified Actuary (nearly qualified can be considered with direct relevant experience). Similar Quantitative background can also be considered.
  • Strong communication skills - this role requires building relationships with multiple teams and stakeholders.
  • Strong technical knowledge of Matching Adjustments is highly desirable.
  • Would be well suited to someone with consultancy or internal consultancy experience but this is not mandatory.

Qualified Actuary - Business Partnering (Investments) employer: The Actuary

At PMA, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development programmes and the opportunity to lead impactful projects in the heart of the UK life insurance sector. With locations in London, Bristol, and Watford, we provide a vibrant environment where actuaries can thrive and make meaningful contributions to our clients' success.

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We think you need these skills to ace Qualified Actuary - Business Partnering (Investments)

Qualified Actuary
Matching Adjustment Knowledge
Analytical Skills
Communication Skills
Relationship Building
Report Preparation
Asset Risk Assessment