Actuary

The Emerald Group Ltd, Search and Selection; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading actuarial recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Newly or Nearly Qualified Actuary to provide analytical support for clients and the firm's needs. The role involves assisting with reserving responsibilities, platform maintenance, and giving guidance to junior team members. Ideal candidates will have over three years of non-life experience and be nearly or newly qualified actuaries (FIA or equivalent). Strong proficiency in software such as R or Python is required for this role, making it suitable for dedicated professionals in the actuarial field.

Qualifications

• 3+ years non-life experience preferably.
• Nearly or newly qualified actuary (FIA or equivalent).
• Strong software exposure to R or Python.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quarterly reserving responsibilities.
• Support the maintenance of the reserve platform.
• Recommend and assist with platform improvements.
• Involvement in the IFRS17 transition and ongoing reporting.
• Provide guidance to junior members of the actuarial function.

Skills

Non-life insurance experience

FIA or equivalent qualification

Software exposure (R or Python)

Excellent communication skills

Job description

POSITION

Newly or Nearly Qualified Actuary

LOCATION

London / Hybrid

Job Purpose

To provide actuarial input and analyses for the business’s clients and the overall Group as required

Key Responsibilities

To provide support to the senior members of the actuarial function and make an impact on the demands of the company’s clients, managed portfolios and the wider Group across the key areas of Reserving.

The key functions of the Nearly / Newly Qualified Actuary

• Assist with quarterly reserving responsibilities
• Support with maintenance of the reserve platform
• Recommend and assist platform improvements
• Involvement in the IFRS17 transition and ongoing reporting
• Provide guidance and support to junior members of the actuarial function

Requirements of the Nearly / Newly Qualified Actuary

• 3+ years non-life experience preferably
• Nearly or newly qualified actuary (FIA or equivalent)
• Strong software exposure R or Python or similar software
• Excellent written / oral communication