Actuarial Assistant Manager - Life

Mazars; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual to join their Actuarial team. This role offers a unique blend of external audit and actuarial consultancy within the life insurance sector, providing opportunities to work on high-profile global projects. You'll gain early responsibility and engage with diverse clients, enhancing your professional growth. If you're passionate about actuarial science and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career while making a significant impact in a growing business.

Qualifications

• Completed most or all of the CT series, nearing qualification.
• Experience in life insurance or consulting firm.

Responsibilities

• Split role between external audit and actuarial consultancy work.
• Support Actuarial Partners on various projects.

Skills

Life and Health Insurance Experience

Model Building in Excel

Actuarial Software (Prophet, Mo.Net)

Team Leadership

Ethical Integrity

Education

Part Qualified in Actuarial Science

Tools

Excel

Prophet

Mo.Net

Job description

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. Forvis Mazars faces a once-in-a-generation growth opportunity within the UK and is looking for candidates to make their mark in leading and adding value to a growing global business.

About the team

Our 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 each engagement.

About the role

Working in the life insurance area, this role will be split between external audit during the financial reporting season and a wide range of actuarial consultancy work throughout the year. Supporting the Actuarial Partners, this position offers the opportunity to be involved in various projects, adding value to a growing UK business.

We seek someone with life and health insurance experience to support the development of robust methodologies for Solvency II valuation and reporting. This experience could be from working within a life insurance company or a consulting firm.

You will be given early responsibility and involved in high-profile global projects. Your time will typically be split between working in the office, attending client meetings, and relationship development.

What are we looking for?

• Part qualified - completed most or all of the CT series, nearing qualification.
• Familiarity with building models in Excel or other actuarial software such as Prophet or Mo.Net.
• Interest in managing people, with preferably some experience leading small teams.
• Willingness to travel.
• Ability to develop oneself and others.
• Demonstrates integrity, maintains an ethical stance, and promotes the firm's values and beliefs, using flexibility and tact as needed.

About Forvis Mazars

Forvis Mazars is a leading professional services network operating under a single global brand, with two members: Forvis Mazars LLP in the US and Forvis Mazars Group SC, an internationally integrated partnership in over 100 countries.

Both firms are committed to providing exceptional client service across audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services worldwide. Our strategic vision is to advance our clients, people, industry, and communities, addressing emerging global issues like sustainability, human rights, climate change, and environmental impacts.

We are a diverse, multicultural, multi-generational team fostering a sense of connection and belonging. We empower our people, celebrate individuality, and encourage teamwork and agility. We believe in bold foresight, personal contribution, and supporting each other's growth to help everyone reach their full potential.

Inclusivity is central to our culture. We aim to make our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. Please contact us to discuss any adjustments needed to support your application. Learn more at forvismazars.com/uk.