Interim Actuarial Specialist

Aviva; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviva is seeking an Interim Actuarial Specialist for a 12-month fixed-term contract across various UK locations. This role requires in-depth knowledge of Life and Pensions products, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with teams. The selected candidate will be involved in tasks such as reviewing pension projections, supporting key projects and potentially line-managing junior members, while benefiting from a competitive salary and extensive perks.

Benefits

Bonus opportunity up to 10%

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discounts on Aviva products and retailers

Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares

Supportive policies including parental leave

Flexible benefits including sustainability options

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support and tools

Qualifications

• Experience in Life / Pensions products is essential.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent MS Excel knowledge.
• Ability to manage workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Review and implement assumptions for pension product projections.
• Test system changes and maintain spreadsheet tools.
• Support projects and document work for audit purposes.

Skills

Life / Pensions product knowledge

Analytical skills

MS Excel knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Full or part qualification as an actuary

Job description

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Interim Actuarial Specialist – 12-month FTC

Location: Leatherhead, York, Bristol, Norwich, Sheffield or London

Salary: c. £60,000 national and c. £70,000 for London

A bit about the job:

Are you someone who enjoys digging into the detail and solving complex problems? Do you have a strong grasp of Life and/or Pensions products and a head for numbers? If you are available immediately, or at short notice, to start a new role, this could be the perfect opportunity for you, as we’re looking for a collaborative and curious individual, to join our Actuarial Services team on a 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity leave cover).

What you’ll be doing:

Reviewing and implementing assumptions / illustrations used for pension product projections

Testing system changes and maintaining spreadsheet tools

Supporting projects like the Pensions Dashboard and Guided Retirement

Responding to admin queries and producing manual illustrations

Documenting your work to ensure strong governance and audit trails

Supporting and potentially line managing junior team members

Collaborating with internal teams and third-party suppliers to meet deadlines

What we’re looking for:

Life / Pensions product knowledge and experience is essential.

Knowledge of actuarial principles and practices (full or part qualification as an actuary would be beneficial but not essential)

Strong analytical skills and excellent MS Excel knowledge

Ability to manage and prioritise workload in line with business objectives

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

What you’ll get for this role:

Annual salary of c. £60,000 to £70,000 (depending on skills, experience, and location)

Bonus opportunity of 10% (actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.)

Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.

29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days

Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts

Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme

Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave

Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work

Make a difference, be part of ourAviva Communitiesand use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others

We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

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Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive andwelcome everyone– we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working –spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.