Actuarial General Insurance Senior Manager

Grant Thornton UK; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in London is seeking an experienced Actuarial General Insurance Senior Manager. The successful candidate will manage projects related to capital modelling and model validation while developing junior team members. Must have UK professional services experience and be a qualified actuary. This role includes flexible working options and opportunities to engage in community initiatives.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture and career development

Opportunity to engage in community initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in Part VII transfers, Lloyds Statements of Actuarial Opinion.
• Familiarity with Solvency II or Solvency UK Standard Formula.
• Experience monitoring junior team members and providing career development.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and client work for Capital Modelling and Model Validation.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met.
• Support business development activities by building strong networks.

Skills

UK professional services experience

Deep experience in capital and/or reserving

Ability to adapt quickly

High quality work under tight deadlines

Education

Qualified actuary

Job description

Overview

Grant Thornton

At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative.

With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we\'re on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.

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 life insurance, general insurance, health insurance and pensions sectors, as well as to the 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.

A look into the role

As an Actuarial General Insurance Senior Manager within our Actuarial & Risk team, you will:

• 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

Joining us as an Actuarial General Insurance Senior Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need is UK professional services experience with deep experience in capital and/or reserving. 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.

• Qualified actuary

• Experience in Part VII transfers, Lloyds Statements of Actuarial Opinion and the Solvency II (or Solvency UK) Standard Formula

• Ability to adapt quickly, work to tight deadlines and a track record of producing high quality work

• Monitoring junior team members work and coaching/career development

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 to perform at the best of their ability 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, we value them. That’s why we give you 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. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in 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 be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.

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