Actuarial Analyst

Wesleyan Group; West Midlands; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

IFoA qualification support

Career development

Job summary

Wesleyan is seeking an Actuarial Analyst to join our Group Finance team in the UK. You will work across actuarial disciplines, supporting capital management, financial reporting, pricing, data, regulatory change and with-profits activities.

This is ideal for a graduate or part-qualified actuary looking to develop technical expertise with diverse stakeholders. You will contribute to valuations, solvency, projections and product pricing, while developing actuarial models and reporting tools.

Qualifications

• A degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering or another highly numerical discipline (2:1 or above preferred).
• Progress towards the IFoA actuarial qualification.
• Experience in UK Life Insurance or Financial Services is a plus.
• Knowledge of actuarial modelling software such as Prophet.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience with databases or programming languages such as SQL, VBA, Python or R.

Responsibilities

• Support actuarial valuations, solvency reporting and regulatory submissions.
• Perform experience investigations and maintain actuarial assumptions and models.
• Support capital management, ORSA production and financial forecasting.
• Contribute to product pricing, profit testing and product development.
• Support with-profits management, bonus investigations, asset shares and policyholder fairness reviews.
• Develop and maintain actuarial models, data processes and reporting tools.
• Provide actuarial input into strategic business projects, system developments and regulatory change initiatives.
• Analyse financial and actuarial data to produce insights and management information.
• Collaborate with Finance, Investment, Data and Change teams to improve processes and deliver objectives.
• Support testing, implementation and continuous improvement of actuarial systems and processes.
• Prepare analysis and reports for senior management and governance committees.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Actuarial Science or highly numerical degree (2:1+)

IFoA qualification progress

Tools

Prophet

SQL

Python

R

Excel

Job description

Actuarial Analyst

Shape Brighter Futures with Wesleyan

Established in 1841, Wesleyan helps trusted professionals—GPs, hospital doctors, dentists, and teachers-secure their financial future. Today,we’reproud to continue that mission with passion and purpose. Ifyou’relooking for a role where yourexpertisemakes a real impact, and you want to work in a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and integrity,we’dlove to hear from you.

Please find out more about who we are: careers.wesleyan.co.uk

About the Role

We’re looking for an Actuarial Analyst to join our Group Finance team, where you’ll have the opportunity to work across a broad range of actuarial disciplines, supporting business-critical activities including capital management, financial reporting, product pricing, data, regulatory change and with-profits business. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or part-qualified actuary looking to develop their technical expertise while gaining exposure to a wide variety of projects and stakeholders across the business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting actuarial valuations, solvency reporting and regulatory submissions.
• Performing experience investigations and maintaining actuarial assumptions and models.
• Supporting capital management, ORSA production and financial forecasting.
• Contributing to product pricing, profit testing and product development.
• Supporting with-profits management, including bonus investigations, asset shares and policyholder fairness reviews.
• Developing and maintaining actuarial models, data processes and reporting tools.
• Providing actuarial input into strategic business projects, system developments and regulatory change initiatives.
• Analysing financial and actuarial data to produce meaningful insights and management information.
• Working closely with Finance, Investment, Data and Change teams to improve processes and deliver business objectives.
• Supporting testing, implementation and continuous improvement of actuarial systems and processes.
• Preparing analysis and reports for senior management and governance committees.

About You

You’ll be a collaborative and analytical individual who enjoys solving complex problems and working with data.

• A degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering or another highly numerical discipline (2:1 or above preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A commitment to studying towards the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) qualification (where applicable).
• Progress towards the IFoA actuarial qualification.
• Experience within a UK Life Insurance or Financial Services environment.
• Knowledge of actuarial modelling software such as Prophet.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience working with databases or programming languages such as SQL, VBA, Python or R.

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to a wide variety of actuarial disciplines and business areas.
• Opportunities to work on high-profile strategic and regulatory projects.
• Support for your professional actuarial qualification and career development.
• A collaborative environment where you’ll work alongside experienced actuaries and finance professionals.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on business decisions and customer outcomes.

Why Wesleyan?

We’re building a culture where everyone belongs. Diversity is not just a policy—it’s part of who we are. Whatever your background, we want you to feel valued and empowered to thrive. We’re proud supporters of the ABI Making Flexible Work campaign, which means we’re open to discussing flexible working, job shares, and part-time options.

If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know-we’re here to support you.

What to Know Before Applying

• Right to Work: We’re unable to provide VISA sponsorship, so you’ll need the legal right to live and work in the UK.
• Advert Closing: We typically advertise for two weeks but may close early if we receive a high volume of applications-apply early to avoid disappointment.