Capital Manager

Eames Consulting; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Capital Manager to join its Shareholder Finance Strategy team. This pivotal role involves shaping balance sheet and capital management activities, providing insights on financial strength, and developing frameworks for risk appetite and liquidity. With excellent exposure to senior stakeholders, you will influence strategic decisions and contribute to governance and strategy papers. The position offers a hybrid working pattern, allowing for flexibility between home and office in London and Edinburgh. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a strong actuarial background, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial analysis or capital management in life insurance.
• Ability to communicate complex financial situations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide insights on financial strength and risks through analysis.
• Develop and implement frameworks for capital management and liquidity.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Capital Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Actuarial Knowledge

Risk Management

Job description

Job Description

Capital Manager - Life Insurance (London or Scotland)

A leading financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Capital Manager to join its Shareholder Finance Strategy team. This is a key role in shaping and driving balance sheet and capital management activities across the shareholder business. The role offers excellent exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide insight on financial strength and risks through analysis of the shareholder balance sheet and key reporting metrics.
2. Develop, implement, and optimise frameworks for risk appetite, capital management, asset liability management, and liquidity.
3. Identify and execute balance sheet and capital management solutions.
4. Support the development and monitoring of capital and risk appetite frameworks, policies, and MI.
5. Prepare governance and strategy papers, supporting senior management in delivering balance sheet solutions.
6. Respond to emerging regulatory and balance sheet requirements, contributing to business-wide initiatives.
7. Maintain strong internal and external networks to enhance understanding and delivery.

Key Skills & Experience:

1. Strong ability to simplify complex financial situations and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
2. Proven experience in financial analysis, capital management, or actuarial roles within life insurance or financial services.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting Board and committee papers.
4. Strong stakeholder management and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
5. Excellent technical actuarial knowledge with attention to detail.
6. Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers a hybrid working pattern, with flexibility to work from home and from offices in London, Edinburgh.