Actuary - Marine, Energy & Engineering

National African-American Insurance Association (NAAIA); Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global risk advisory and reinsurance specialist seeks a Pricing Actuary to lead complex reinsurance programmes. The role includes risk analysis, developing models, and engaging with clients. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a related field, and proficiency in actuarial software like Python and R. This position offers professional development opportunities and a vibrant, inclusive culture. If you are a self-driven individual with client-facing experience and strong analytical skills, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise as a pricing actuary or capital modelling actuary.
• Part qualified, nearly qualified or fully qualified actuaries will be considered.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead client casework including risk analysis and structuring.
• Collaborate on model and tool development.
• Design tools to process and analyse data.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Client facing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or a related field

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead client casework with care and precision, including risk analysis, structuring, pricing, and optimisation of technically complex reinsurance programmes.
• Collaborate on model and tool development, bringing fresh ideas and perspectives.
• Design innovative tools to process, visualise, and analyse data in ways that empower decision making.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically, engaging brokers and delivering presentations that build trust and understanding.
• Balance multiple priorities with confidence, managing deadlines and stakeholder needs thoughtfully.
• Translate complex technical concepts into accessible insights for diverse audiences.
• Pursue independent research in Marine, Energy, Terrorism, and Engineering, nurturing your expertise and connected to market and regulatory developments.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise as a pricing actuary or capital modelling actuary, preferably in the London Market.
• Part qualified, nearly qualified or fully qualified actuaries will be considered (e.g., IFoA, SOA, CAS, or equivalent).
• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in actuarial software and statistical/data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL, Excel).
• Experience in Marine, Energy, Engineering and Terror lines of business is preferable but not necessary.

What Makes You Stand Out

• A mature, self‑driven individual with the curiosity to question and learn.
• Client facing experience.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and work flexibly when required.

Benefits

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well being.

At Guy Carpenter, you can be your best. We work on challenges that matter with colleagues who help bring out our best. Our uniquely collaborative environment will empower you to focus on your personal and professional success, learning from top specialists in the (re)insurance industry and leading you towards a rewarding and impactful career.

Guy Carpenter, a business of Marsh McLennan, is a leading global risk advisory and reinsurance specialist and broker. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process.