Actuarial Associate Director

MAZARS UK; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Actuarial Associate Director to join their Life Insurance consulting team during a period of major growth. This role offers an exciting opportunity to deliver consulting projects in actuarial, risk, and capital management, working with prestigious clients on both UK and global projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join a diverse and inclusive environment that values connection, teamwork, and individual contributions to make a meaningful impact in the financial services sector.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of life insurance actuarial topics and risk management.
• Experience delivering complex projects and developing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consulting projects across actuarial, risk, and capital management topics.
• Manage self and team to deliver complex work within demanding timescales.

Skills

Life Insurance Actuarial Knowledge

Risk Management

Capital Management

Project Delivery

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Actuarial Associate Director (4726)

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.

This is an exciting time to join Forvis Mazars. We are undergoing a period of major growth and have high ambitions in the area of financial services consulting. We are looking for ambitious and talented candidates to contribute to this growth and the continued success of our firm. For this role, we seek an Actuarial Associate Director to join our Life Insurance consulting team.

About the team

We use our expertise in actuarial, risk, and capital management to help clients manage the complexities inherent in their business. Our combination of technical and commercial expertise provides our clients with insights and solutions, enabling effective decision-making by their leaders. You will work with national and international companies on UK and global projects covering a wide range of subjects.

About the role

The priority for this role will be delivering consulting projects across actuarial, risk, and capital management topics. Project delivery, technical knowledge, and communication skills will all be vital. We want you to add to the entrepreneurial spirit of the team as we grow and continue to expand into advisory markets.

What are we looking for?

• Strong knowledge of topics related to life insurance actuarial, risk, and capital management (e.g., asset liability management, financial market risks, liquidity management, capital optimisation, etc.). Experience advising on and delivering projects in these areas.
• Strong technical life insurance knowledge, especially Solvency UK. Understanding of life insurance business challenges, products, and the commercial environment (primarily UK but international awareness is a benefit).
• Experience delivering complex projects relating to technical subjects. Proficient at developing and implementing frameworks.
• Excellent PowerPoint and Word skills, with experience producing high-quality presentations and reports for various client stakeholders, including committees and C-suite sponsors.
• Highly capable of managing self and team to deliver complex work within demanding timescales. Flexibility to handle the challenges of a dynamic environment.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills. Able to explain complex topics clearly both verbally and in writing, and to manage client dynamics.
• Proactive with a high level of initiative, able to solve ambiguous and complex problems.
• Contribute to an inclusive work environment where people can learn, grow, and contribute.
• Develop and maintain a strong network of contacts.
• Build an industry profile as an industry expert and be recognized externally for marketing Forvis Mazars services.

About Forvis Mazars

Forvis Mazars is a leading professional services network operating under a single brand worldwide, comprising Forvis Mazars LLP in the United States and Forvis Mazars Group SC, an internationally integrated partnership in over 100 countries and territories.

Both firms are committed to providing an unmatched client experience through audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services globally. Our strategic vision aims to move our clients, people, industry, and communities forward, responding to emerging sustainability issues such as human rights, climate change, environmental impacts, and culture.

We are a diverse, multicultural, multi-generational team that values connection and belonging. Our culture encourages ownership, involvement, self-confidence, and the realization of ideas. We empower our people, celebrate individuality, thrive on teamwork, and foster agility. We have bold foresight and give individuals the freedom to contribute meaningfully to our shared purpose. We support each other to deliver quality, create change, and understand deeply to make an impact, helping 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 specific needs to support your application. To learn more, visit forvismazars.com/uk.