Actuarial Analyst, Hybrid - Bristol

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in life and pensions is seeking an Actuarial Analyst to join their Bristol office on a hybrid basis. The role involves supporting customer service, addressing policyholder queries, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a financial services background, proficiency in MS Excel, and a strong attention to detail. This position offers opportunities for professional development and collaboration with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Excel and willing to learn.
• Solid understanding of regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support operations team with customer queries and calculations.
• Ensure compliance with Actuarial Technical Standards.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Education

Financial Services Background

Tools

MS Excel

VBA

Job description

Job Description

Actuarial Analyst, Hybrid - Bristol

Summary of the role

A FCA regulated life & pensions service provider are seeking a dedicated professional to join the company. They are looking for someone to support Customer Service by responding to policyholder calculation requests and addressing complaints. In addition to this, you will work on various projects, including client-driven and regulatory initiatives, to update calculation systems and end-user computing (EUC) applications in accordance with requirements. You will also be involved in resolving risk events, ensuring that policyholder records are accurate and up to date.

Ideally the successful candidate will be based out of the Bristol office, on a hybrid working arrangement.

What you'll be doing

• Provide support to the operations team by addressing calculation-specific customer queries, calculating required values, and correcting policies where errors have occurred.
• Ensure that all work meets the expected standards, including but not limited to Actuarial Technical Standards and relevant regulatory requirements, while assisting team members with their inquiries.
• Complete regular changes and updates to ensure that regulatory or other required actuarial work is completed within timescales.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement necessary changes, whether regulatory, client-driven, or remedial.
• Ensure that any remediation activities meet client expectations and adhere to Consumer Duty requirements.
• Help to maintain existing EUCs, both for Operations and for Actuarial. Also required to identify where new EUCs could be used and to build/support build.
• Develop skills and behaviours in collaboration with your team manager to support improved performance, while also maintaining and expanding your knowledge in your area of specialism.

What we're looking for

• Proficient in MS Excel, with a strong willingness to learn and adapt effectively.
• The ability to work independently while remaining flexible to change is essential.
• A solid understanding of regulatory requirements is a must.
• A self-sufficient, detail-oriented candidate who possesses strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• A background in life and pensions is , but candidates must have a financial services background.
• Knowledge of VBA would be an advantage.

Reasonable Adjustments: We understand that there are a wide range of reasons that you may require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process- please let us know in your application how we can best support you.