Associate Director

Aon; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global Wellbeing Days

Flexible working options

Reasonable accommodations on request

Job summary

Aon is seeking a Life Consulting Senior Manager (ALM) based in the UK, combining actuarial expertise with strategic consulting to shape ALM frameworks for life insurers.

You will lead client engagements across the UK and Bermuda, advising on MA and SAA, asset-liability alignment, governance, and Solvency UK reporting, while developing new consulting propositions and mentoring colleagues.

The role offers hybrid work from London and opportunities to collaborate globally within STG.

Qualifications

• Proven senior manager delivering ALM-focused life insurance projects.
• Strong ALM frameworks and asset-liability interplay knowledge.
• Experience advising senior leadership and boards.
• Willing to develop and lead cross-functional ALM propositions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support ALM framework development for UK life insurers.
• Assess ALM effectiveness under market conditions.
• Advise on investment strategy including MA and SAA.
• Analyse impact of new assets and market changes on ALM/MA.
• Guide liquidity management and MA compliance.
• Support Solvency UK reporting and related processes.
• Develop ALM-related technology solutions.
• Build internal network and work collaboratively.

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Alteryx

Power BI

Job description

Job Title: Life Consulting Senior Manager (ALM)

Looking for the next step in your life actuarial career but wanting something different to the usual roles? Come and join us build the best life actuarial consulting business.

An exciting role reporting to the EMEA and Bermuda Life Consulting Leadership working to shape the future of life actuarial consulting in EMEA. This role will sit within Aon's Life Solutions Team, which is a key part of Aon's Strategy and Technology group ("STG") and has ambitious plans for growth in the next 3 - 5 years. The successful applicant will also be a part of STG, a global team of over 500 specialists working across Strategy consulting, P&C technology, P&C consulting, Reinsurance, Life technology and will be provided with a unique opportunity to lead and deliver on asset-liability management ("ALM") advisory projects for Life insurers to help our clients thrive in today's competitive global market.

The role will be UK based but is hybrid in nature. It provides flexibility to work both virtually and from our London office. There will also be some opportunity to work in other locations and with clients at their locations as and when

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

This is a senior actuarial role within Aon's Life Solutions team, focused on life insurance ALM, investment-risk interaction, and balance-sheet optimisation projects. You will advise clients across the UK life insurance market - including annuity writers, with-profits providers and unit-linked insurers- on the design, operation, governance and optimisation of ALM frameworks. The scope of your services may also extend to other global life insurance markets in which Aon operates for example Bermuda. You will have a "once in a career opportunity" to help develop Aon's Life Actuarial consulting ALM proposition. It is expected that a typical day will involve:

• leading and / or supporting the development, enhancement and review of ALM frameworks for UK life insurers, including alignment of assets to liability profiles under different product types
• assessing ALM effectiveness under various market condition life insurer risk e.g. interest-rate, inflation, credit-risk etc.
• advising on investment strategy from an actuarial perspective, including best-practice approaches to matching adjustment ("MA") and strategic asset allocation ("SAA")
• analysing the impact of new assets, asset classes, credit quality changes, securitised assets and private markets on ALM and MA performance
• advising clients on liquidity management, including collateral frameworks, stress-testing, and liquidity coverage assessments
• providing expert guidance on PRA expectations relating to matching adjustment, risk-adjusted returns, illiquid assets, cash-flow matching, MA eligibility, MA attestation requirements and MA compliance processes
• supporting clients with ALM-related elements of Solvency UK reporting, Funded Re transactions, ORSA, IFRS 17, risk appetites and stress & scenario testing
• reviewing governance, controls and documentation for ALM processes
• developing and supporting other Life actuarial consulting propositions through identifying cross selling opportunities
• developing technology solutions to solve client problems
• developing your internal network at Aon; and
• being agile and flexible to ensure that the team is fully supported.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Proven senior manager level delivery track record in the UK Insurance industry and comfortable presenting to senior leadership and boards
• Strong understanding of ALM frameworks and asset - liability interactions with life insurers. Knowledge of Bermudan market is preferable but not essential
• Strong understanding of MA application requirements, SAA processes, familiarity with credit risk concepts, including internal rating methodologies.
• Strong technical expertise acquired in an (re)insurance company / BPA provider / Actuarial consultancy but willing to adapt to a fast-paced consulting environment and capability to generate revenue
• Proven actuarial technical expertise - acts as a thought leader within the Life Consulting team, coaching other members and setting quality standards
• High performing self-motivated team player that both leads and works collaboratively and is agile & willing to participate in other projects within the team
• Ability to work under pressure, takes initiative, proactive, shows resolve and is agile
• Ability to sponsor/shape ALM related modelling, automation and analytics (e.g., Python/R/SQL/Alteryx/Power BI)

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at [e-mail] or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.