About The RoleTeam – Reinsurance - LifeWorking Pattern - Hybrid – 2 days per week in the Vitality London Office. Full time, 37.5 hours per week. We are happy to discuss flexible working!
Top 3 skills needed for this role Stakeholder Management & Strategic InfluenceInnovation & Learning AgilityProactive Problem Solving & ResilienceWhat this role is all about: We're looking for a Senior Actuarial Manager to lead the management of Life reinsurance arrangements and partner relationships across Vitality Life.
This is a senior actuarial leadership role responsible for securing commercially effective reinsurance solutions that support strategic business objectives, including Shared Value Insurance, while ensuring arrangements are implemented, governed and administered effectively.
The role will provide expert actuarial insight, influence senior decision-making and lead a high-performing team within a complex insurance environment. Key ActionsLead the management, development and ongoing optimisation of Life reinsurance arrangements to support Vitality Life's strategic and commercial objectivesBuild effective relationships with reinsurance partners, ensuring agreed arrangements are implemented, administered and governed to the required standardApply expert judgement and actuarial knowledge to review complex data, challenge model outputs and develop innovative solutions to business problemsChallenge actuarial assumptions and methodologies, ensuring recommendations are supported by robust rationale and appropriate technical evidenceAssess and clearly communicate the risks, opportunities and commercial implications associated with proposed actuarial and reinsurance solutionsAdvise and present to senior management, providing clear actuarial insight that informs strategic planning and business decision-makingAnticipate future business requirements and identify opportunities to strengthen reinsurance arrangements, actuarial processes and operational effectivenessSet technical and professional standards across the team, acting as a trusted point of reference and sharing specialist actuarial expertiseCoach and develop Actuaries, Actuarial Specialists and Managers by identifying capability gaps and creating meaningful learning opportunitiesLead project teams and contribute to functional strategy, continuous improvement and the development of an engaged, high-performing teamWhat do you need to thrive?
Fellowship of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries or an equivalent professional qualification, or significant specialist actuarial expertise developed over many yearsSubstantial actuarial experience with the ability to operate independently and provide direction within a complex business environmentStrong understanding of the Life reinsurance market and the management of reinsurance arrangementsExperience within financial services, ideally within Life insuranceProven ability to challenge assumptions, assess complex risks and provide robust, commercially informed recommendationsExperience presenting technical information and influencing senior management and external stakeholdersStrong leadership capability with experience coaching, developing and setting standards for actuarial professionalsKnowledge of Prophet and actuarial modelling within Life insuranceKnowledge of SQL, including writing and editing complex queries to extract and process dataKnowledge of Python data-processing libraries and advanced reporting or visualisation tools such as Power BI
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So, what's in it for you?
Bonus Schemes – A bonus that regularly rewards you for your performanceA pension of up to 12%– We will match your contributions up to 6% of your salaryOur award-winning Vitality health insurance – With its own set of rewards and benefitsLife Assurance – Four times annual salaryThese are just some of the many perks that we offer! To view the extensive range of benefits we offer, please visit our careers page. Fantastic Benefits. Exciting rewards. Great career opportunities!
If you are successful in your application and join us at Vitality, this is our promise to you, we will: Help you to be the healthiest you've ever beenCreate an environment that embraces you as you are and enables you to be your best selfGive you flexibility on how, where and when you workHelp you advance your career by playing you to your strengthsGive you a voice to help our business grow and make Vitality a great place to beGive you the space to try, fail and learnProvide a healthy balance of challenge and supportRecognise and reward you with a competitive salary and amazing benefitsBe there for you when you need usProvide opportunities for you to be a force for good in societyWe commit to all these things because we want you to feel that you belong, and are supported to be happy and healthy.
About YouAbout UsWe're incredibly proud to be recognised for the culture we've created — recently being named one of Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2026, and in 2024 we were delighted to be awarded Top 10 Places to Work in the Sunday Times Awards.
Vitality is a multi-award-winning UK insurance brand, here to make the world a healthier, happier place.
We've been a purpose and values-driven business from day 1- long before it became fashionable. Our core purpose is to make people healthier and enhance protect their lives. Vitality pioneered shared-value insurance. We incentivise people to live healthier longer lives – they benefit, our business benefits, and society benefits. We're successful because we attract, develop, and retain the best people – and because we care.
Plus, you get to join our 1.7+ million members with access to our unique health insurance and healthy living programme. Just to make sure you know our products inside and out.
Ready to find out if we're the right fit for you? We can't wait.
Unable to show this video due to your cookie preferencesDiversity & InclusionAt Vitality, we're committed to diversity and inclusion because it's good for our employees, for our business, and for society. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Vitality's approach to sustainabilityVitality is a business that drives positive change. We reward people for making and sustaining healthier choices. But healthy people also need a healthy environment. To learn more please visit our Careers page. #LI-HybridIf we are fortunate in receiving a high volume of quality applications we may need to close this vacancy early. xohmjla If you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible.
All LocationsLondonAll Locations is a required fieldAdvertising SalaryCompetitive + Bonus + BenefitsContract TypePermanentFunctionActuarial & Data ScienceExternal Advertising End DateClosing Date:02 Nov 2026
Senior Actuarial Manager (Life Reinsurance) in Vauxhall employer: Vitality
Vitality is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, employees are empowered to thrive in their roles while enjoying competitive benefits such as a generous pension scheme and award-winning health insurance. Join us in our London office and be part of a purpose-driven team dedicated to making a positive impact on society.
