Actuarial Manager - 12 Month FTC

St. Jamess Place; Cirencester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Cirencester is looking for a Mid-Senior Level Actuary to provide technical support for product development and oversight. This hybrid position involves leading projects and ensuring accuracy in product information. The ideal candidate is a qualified actuary with a collaborative spirit and strong analytical skills. Excellent benefits include a competitive pension, medical insurance, and generous leave options.

Benefits

Competitive parental leave

Private medical insurance

10% non-contributory pension

Qualifications

• Qualified or nearly qualified actuary with financial services experience.
• Experience leading a team and mentoring others.
• Proven record in leading divisional projects.
• Expert in financial projections and modelling.

Responsibilities

• Support Divisional projects as Subject Matter Expert.
• Lead small to medium-sized projects in the Division.
• Ensure accuracy of product documentation.
• Provide actuarial support to business decisions.

Skills

Collaborative nature

Attention to detail

Coaching and mentoring

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified or nearly qualified actuary

Job description

Posted on: 03/09/2025 - Application Deadline: 01/10/2025

Overview

Location: Cirencester Office Workplace Type: Hybrid Employment Type: 12 month Fixed-Term Contract Seniority: Mid-Senior Level

The role of Group Products ("the Division") is to develop and oversee the suite of products and services available to clients of St. James's Place, ensuring they are fairly priced, support business growth and deliver good client outcomes. The main purpose of the role is to provide actuarial expertise and product technical support to stakeholders across the SJP Group and on projects, as well as providing oversight and guidance to Actuarial Specialists and Actuarial Analysts in the Division.

What you'll be doing

• Provide support to different Leads of the Division at the direction of the Senior Manager of Actuarial Product Support on large Divisional projects or cross-business projects as Subject Matter Expert. Example projects may include launch of a new product, annual reviews of manufactured products or regulatory change impacting our products.
• Lead on small and medium-sized Divisional projects as Subject Matter Expert. Example projects may include implementation of enhancements to our investment proposition to Illustrations and tools.
• Provide oversight and carry out checking of the work of Actuarial Specialists and Actuarial Analysts.
• Ensure accuracy of illustrations, terms and conditions and product documentation.
• Provide product technical and actuarial support to the SJP Group, including the Partnership, on areas such as Capital Gains Tax calculations, Critical Yield Calculations, product functionality, illustrations and other calculations.
• Liaise and maintain relationships with teams across the business and with a range of third-party providers.
• Provide figures and analysis to support business decisions.

Who we’re looking for

We're looking for a collaborative and analytical professional with strong attention to detail. The ideal candidate will support projects, ensure accuracy in product information, and build strong relationships to provide clear technical guidance and valuable insights for business decisions.

• Qualified or nearly qualified actuary with financial services and/or commercial experience (not strictly UK experience, consider other regions).
• Experience leading a team and a strong interest to coach, mentor, and support others.
• Proven track‑record leading small and medium‑size divisional projects with the ability to support larger cross‑business projects as a Subject Matter Expert.
• Expert in providing product technical and actuarial support, such as financial projections, modelling, and other actuarial calculations.
• Solid understanding of the financial services business environment is required to make recommendations to the Senior Manager of Actuarial Product Support and Leads in the team with confidence.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical content to a variety of audiences with a range of needs and levels of expertise.

Essential Criteria

• Qualified or nearly qualified actuary with financial services and/or commercial experience (not strictly UK experience, consider other regions).
• Experience leading a team and a strong interest to coach, mentor, and support others.
• Proven track‑record leading small and medium‑size divisional projects with the ability to support larger cross‑business projects as a Subject Matter Expert.
• Expert in providing product technical and actuarial support, such as financial projections, modelling, and other actuarial calculations.

Desirable Criteria

• Solid understanding of the financial services business environment is required to make recommendations to the Senior Manager of Actuarial Product Support and Leads in the team with confidence.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical content to a variety of audiences with a range of needs and levels of expertise.

Special Requirements

This role is based in Cirencester; we operate a hybrid working approach, with an expectation to attend the office regularly.

What’s in it for you?

We reward you for the work you do, whether that’s through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects both personal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), or online rewards platform with a variety of discounts. We also have benefits to support whatever stage of life you are in, including:

• Competitive parental leave (26 weeks full pay)
• Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)
• 10% non-contributory pension (increasing with length of service)

Reasonable Adjustments

We're an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all. If you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing . If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.

What’s next?

If you're excited about this role and believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clicking "apply" below and our team will be in touch. As a business regulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with the conduct regulations and, in particular, consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.