Chief Actuary, GCC Pension Fund - Middle East Based Role

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading GCC pension fund is seeking a Chief Actuary based in Slough, UK. The role involves leading actuarial evaluations, providing expert advice on policy reforms, and ensuring compliance with actuarial standards. Candidates should have considerable experience in public pensions and strong leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of actuarial experience, including 10 years in public pensions.
• Fluency in English required; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead actuarial assessment of public pension and social insurance schemes.
• Provide expert advice on actuarial implications of policy reforms.
• Ensure compliance with international actuarial standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Risk analysis

Pension valuation methodologies

Education

Fellow of a recognized actuarial body (e.g., IFoA, SOA, IAA)

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Chief Actuary, GCC Pension Fund - Middle East Based Role, slough

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slough, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Background:

Our client, a GCC member state's national pension fund, is seeking a Chief Actuary that will lead the development and execution of actuarial evaluations, pension modelling, and long-term liability projections.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the actuarial assessment of public pension and social insurance schemes, including regular valuations and financial sustainability reviews
• Oversee the development and maintenance of actuarial models for liabilities, contribution rates, demographic assumptions, and risk analysis
• Provide expert advice to executive leadership on actuarial implications of policy reforms, benefits structure, and funding strategies
• Collaborate with internal departments (finance, policy, legal, IT) and external advisors to support evidence-based decision-making
• Present actuarial findings to senior government stakeholders and support the development of national pension strategy
• Ensure compliance with international actuarial standards and regional regulatory requirements
• Develop internal actuarial talent and promote a culture of technical excellence, research, and innovation

Qualifications:

• Fellow of a recognized actuarial body (e.g., IFoA, SOA, IAA)
• Minimum of 15 years of actuarial experience, with at least 10 years in public pensions, social insurance, or related domains
• Proven expertise in pension valuation methodologies, demographic modeling, and long-term risk analysis
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement capabilities, preferably in a government or policy environment
• Experience working with government institutions, multilateral agencies, or actuarial consulting firms on pension system design is an asset
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage