Actuarial General Insurance Director

GRANT THORNTON; London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and advisory firm in London seeks an experienced professional for its Actuarial & Risk team. Focused on capital modelling and model validation, this role involves managing projects and developing junior team members. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in actuarial roles within general insurance and strong business development skills. Flexible working is supported to help balance work and life.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working in actuarial roles in the general insurance sector.
• Deep experience in capital modeling.
• Experience with Part VII transfers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Focus on Capital Modelling and Model Validation for general insurance clients.
• Manage projects and engage with stakeholders to ensure quality and deadlines.
• Develop junior team members and support business development efforts.

Skills

Extensive experience in actuarial roles

Experience in capital modelling

Experience in Lloyd's Statements of Actuarial Opinion

Business development skills

Job description

Overview

The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms. We’re a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond — personal, proactive and agile. That’s Grant Thornton.

Job Description:
NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF. Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. Our Actuarial & Risk team provides market leading advice to clients in the financial services sector and further afield. We consult extensively to the general insurance, life insurance and health insurance sectors, as well as to banking and other non-traditional areas. We specialise in developing bespoke solutions that are theoretically robust but also pragmatic to implement and commercially sound.

You will play a key role in the Actuarial & Risk team, working primarily with general insurance clients to deliver solutions and advice on complex issues. You will have a primary focus on working on capital modelling, model validation and Solvency UK services. You will also work on a wide variety of projects including Transactions and Independent Expert assignments, Reserving and Finance Transformation.

We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares; we’ll support you to balance your work and life.

Responsibilities

• Have a primary focus on working on Capital Modelling and Model Validation assignments for Lloyd’s and non-Lloyd’s entities.
• Lead in the day-to-day management of projects and delivery of client work. You will engage with all key stakeholders on a regular basis to ensure deadlines are met, risks are managed, and the quality of work is to the highest standard.
• Take responsibility for developing more junior members of the team, understanding their career aspirations and supporting their delivery.
• Support business development activities by building strong internal and external networks to help foster new clients and opportunities. In addition, you will be a key member of the team taking our capital modelling and model validation services to market.

Knowing you’re right for us – Qualifications

The minimum criteria you’ll need is extensive experience working in actuarial roles in the general insurance sector with deep experience in capital. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.

• Experience in Part VII transfers
• Experience in Lloyd’s Statements of Actuarial Opinion
• Experience in the Solvency II (or Solvency UK) Standard Formula
• Proven experience with business development activities, driving growth

Knowing we’re right for you

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people. We never settle for what is easy; we look beyond to deliver the right thing for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people perform at their best and realise their potential. Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart are valued, and you’ll have the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job

Life is more than work. We’re happy to look at flexible working options for all roles and will always strive to balance work and life. The impact you can make here goes beyond your day job, from secondments to fundraising for local charities or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our firm’s values — purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to proudly do what’s right for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.