Senior Corporate Actuary

Neilson Financial Services; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Neilson Financial Services seeks a Senior Corporate Actuary to lead valuation initiatives and drive financial strategy. This role requires expertise in life insurance valuation and financial reporting, with a focus on strategic pricing and risk management. The ideal candidate will mentor junior actuaries and collaborate with finance teams to optimize business performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in life insurance valuation and financial reporting.
• Mastery of embedded value methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead valuation and financial reporting functions.
• Drive experience investigations to refine valuation assumptions.
• Mentor and develop junior actuaries.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries

Master's Degree

Tools

SQL

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Sector: Financial Services

Responsibilities: Strategy

Position/Level: Senior Management

Contract Type: Permanent

Company Description

At Neilson, we're dedicated to helping families secure financial protection for their loved ones with a range of life insurance options. We have evolved from our origins in the UK, where the business was launched in 2012, to become an award-winning international operation and leader in the global life insurance market. Today, we have offices in the USA, Canada, Ireland, and Australia.

Job Description

Are you an experienced actuary ready to drive financial strategy with significant business impact? Join Neilson Financial Services as our Senior Corporate Actuary, leading valuation initiatives that influence our strategic direction.

This role involves leading valuation and financial reporting functions, contributing to strategic pricing decisions, and impacting business strategy through financial insights and risk management solutions.

Your Impact

• Architect embedded value calculations and financial reporting systems
• Structure and evaluate Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS) and Financial Reinsurance solutions
• Lead valuation processes across multiple regulatory environments
• Drive experience investigations to refine valuation assumptions
• Provide valuation insights shaping retail pricing strategies
• Partner with finance and risk teams on business planning
• Mentor and develop junior actuaries

Qualifications

• Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries or equivalent
• Experience in life insurance valuation and financial reporting
• Mastery of embedded value methodologies
• Understanding of ILS structures and reinsurance concepts
• Experience across regulatory environments (UK, Canada, Australia preferred)
• Proficiency in SQL for valuation analysis
• Knowledge of capital requirements and risk frameworks
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

You thrive in fast-paced environments, balancing strategic focus with technical expertise in insurance valuation and capital management. You combine actuarial rigor with business acumen and are passionate about optimizing financial structures to enhance performance and stakeholder value.

Additional Information

If you're passionate about making a difference and enjoy working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Accessibility & Equal Opportunity

We are committed to accessibility and diversity. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact our HR department. Neilson Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming candidates of all backgrounds and abilities.