Life Actuarial Associate Director | Consultancy

Oliver James; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking an Associate Director to lead large-scale advisory projects in the life insurance sector. The role involves managing multi-disciplinary teams, engaging with senior client executives, and shaping project strategies. Candidates should have extensive experience in life insurance and proven success in managing complex projects. A hybrid working model is offered, allowing for flexibility between office and home environments.

Benefits

Personalized career progression

Supportive and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Extensive experience within the UK life insurance sector at a senior or Associate Director level.
• Proven track record of leading complex, multi-stakeholder projects or strategic initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with senior client executives.
• Background in consulting or senior in-house roles with a focus on life insurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale advisory projects for life insurance clients.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior client executives.
• Manage and inspire multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Shape project strategy and drive business development activities.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Team leadership

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale advisory projects for life insurance clients, ensuring delivery of high-quality outcomes
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior client executives and decision-makers
• Manage and inspire multi-disciplinary project teams, providing clear direction and mentorship
• Shape project strategy, offering expert insight across technical, commercial, and regulatory matters
• Drive business development activities including proposals, pitches, and thought leadership
• Support talent development within the team, fostering a culture of continuous learning

Core Areas of Work May Include

• Financial and regulatory reporting oversight and enhancement
• Capital and risk management frameworks and governance
• Operating model design and efficiency improvements
• Strategic planning and commercial performance analysis
• Model governance, validation, and risk assessment
• Leading M&A advisory, due diligence, and post-deal integration support

Key Requirements

• Extensive experience within the UK life insurance sector at a senior or Associate Director level
• Proven track record of leading complex, multi-stakeholder projects or strategic initiatives
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with senior client executives
• Background in consulting or senior in-house roles with a focus on life insurance
• Ability to manage large teams and deliver complex projects on time and budget

If you have experience of any of the below, you could be a stand out candidate!

• Advanced model risk and model governance expertise
• Actuarial or financial model review, validation, and challenge
• Liquidity risk management, analysis, and stress testing
• Extensive involvement in M&A due diligence, integration, or carve-outs
• In-depth knowledge of Solvency II, IFRS 17, or internal capital models
• Strong data, analytics, and technology experience within insurance
• Leading delivery of complex transformation programs in UK Life Insurance

Work Environment

• Hybrid working model (mix of office, home, and client site as needed)
• Can be based in London, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow

Why Apply?

This is a unique chance to join a respected Consultancy as an Associate Director, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Life Insurance sector. You'll lead impactful projects, grow your leadership skills, and thrive within a supportive, inclusive culture. At Oliver James, we have a long-standing relationship with this business, and we've seen firsthand how personalised career progression and autonomy are genuinely valued here.