Actuarial Analyst - Life

MAZARS UK; Penicuik; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm seeks a talented Actuarial Analyst for their Life Actuarial team in Edinburgh. This role offers diverse projects in actuarial and financial services, focusing on client engagement, mentoring, and professional development. Join a multicultural team committed to innovation and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of financial reporting methodologies.
• Mentoring and coaching actuarial trainees.
• Developing project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Involvement in external audit during financial reporting season.
• Supporting various actuarial and insurance consultancy projects.
• Contributing to an inclusive work environment.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Project Management

Education

Actuarial Certification

Job description

Actuarial Analyst - Life (4732)

Forvis Mazars cares about your career progression, offering individually designed career paths that help you pursue your interests, match your changing needs, and explore your true potential. We work with diverse, prestigious clients across a range of sectors and geographies, giving you the opportunity to constantly update and grow your skills for lifelong professional development.

About the team

The Actuarial team uses expertise in financial, risk, and capital modelling to help clients manage the complexities inherent in business. We combine technical and commercial expertise to provide insight, assurance, and enable effective decision-making by business leaders. You will serve regional, national, and international companies of all sizes and structures, collaborating with actuarial and non-actuarial team members for every engagement.

About the role

We are seeking a talented Actuarial Analyst to join our newly formed Life Actuarial team in Edinburgh.

This role offers involvement in a wide range of projects across the Actuarial and Financial Services Consulting teams, supporting Partners and Directors. Responsibilities include external audit during financial reporting season and various actuarial and insurance consultancy projects. Desired experience includes:

1. Good working knowledge of financial reporting methodologies such as IFRS, Solvency II, UK GAAP.
2. Supporting the development of new ideas to maintain and grow business.
3. Developing project management skills, stakeholder management, and delivering on time.
4. Knowledge of Technical Actuarial Standards.
5. Mentoring and coaching actuarial trainees.
6. Contributing to an inclusive work environment for learning and growth.

About you

We seek a self-starting, positive, and driven individual who is confident in communication and comfortable engaging with clients. The role involves supporting junior staff development, dealing with ambiguity, problem-solving, and taking initiative.

About Forvis Mazars

Forvis Mazars is a global professional services network operating under a unified brand, with offices in over 100 countries. We are committed to delivering exceptional client service in audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Our mission includes addressing global sustainability issues such as human rights, climate change, and environmental impacts.

We are a diverse, multicultural, and multi-generational team that values ownership, involvement, and innovation. We foster an inclusive culture where everyone can be their authentic self. To learn more about our inclusive approach, click here.

We aim to make our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. Please contact us to discuss any accommodations needed during your application process.

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