Life Actuary - Director, Actuarial Reporting and Methodology

Oliver James; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international Life Insurance business is seeking a Senior Actuary for a Director level position focused on IFRS 17 reporting methodologies. The role demands a Qualified Actuary with over 15 years' experience and deep technical knowledge of IFRS 17. You will lead methodology ownership, present to committees, and collaborate with a high-caliber team. This position values work/life balance and offers a competitive salary of circa £120-130,000 plus bonus and package.

Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience in actuarial roles with a focus on insurance.
• Experience presenting to committees.
• Ability to build relationships with international teams.

Responsibilities

• Own IFRS 17 methodology for the organization.
• Write governance papers and present to committees.
• Co-Chair the IFRS 17 task force.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Deep technical knowledge of IFRS 17 methodology

Confidence to communicate with senior stakeholders

Education

Qualified Actuary - circa 10 years PQE

Job description

Oliver James are delighted to represent a leading international Life Insurance business who are looking to appoint a senior actuary into a Director level position with a focus on Reporting and Methodology.

In this role you will own the group reporting methodologies for IFRS 17 and other reporting metrics.

This role is best suited to a Qualified Actuary with 15+ years' experience and a deep technical understanding of IFRS 17.

You will be in a visible role within the organisation and will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact. You will support the business through periods of change, whether adapting to new products or regulatory change.

You will join a small, high calibre team in London. Although the role is influential and of significant importance to the business, the company is conscious of work/life balance. You will work closely with peers both in the UK and internationally.

Location: Central London - 2 x days per week in the office.

Salary: Circa £120-130,000 + 30% bonus + package (Negotiable)

Management: One qualified actuary

Example Responsibilities

• Own IFSR 17 methodology
• Write governance papers
• Co-Chair the on the IFRS17 task force/tech forum
• Present papers to approval committee and the audit committee.
• Act as a peer review.

Required Experience

• Qualified Actuary - circa 10 years PQE, 15+ years' experience
• Deep technical knowledge of IFRS 17 methodology
• Confidence to own the methodology and communicate with senior stakeholders within the business.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ideally experience presenting to committees.
• Understanding of building relationships and communicating with international teams/colleagues.

Please apply today, or contact [e-mail]