Longevity & Reinsurance Pricing Actuary (Asset Focus)

Goodman Masson; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious global life reinsurer as a nearly/newly qualified actuary in a dynamic pricing team. This role offers exposure to international markets and complex longevity transactions, blending technical modelling with strategic decision-making. You'll lead the pricing of various retirement risk solutions, develop actuarial models, and engage with global stakeholders. Enjoy the benefits of hybrid flexibility and work within a collaborative team focused on innovation and high-profile transactions that make a visible impact. If you're passionate about actuarial science and eager to optimize capital efficiency, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Hybrid flexibility

Strong benefits package

Collaborative team environment

High-profile transactions

Qualifications

• Nearly/newly qualified actuary with strong technical skills in actuarial modelling.
• Experience in longevity pricing and bulk annuities is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead pricing of longevity swaps and bulk annuities, ensuring accurate pricing.
• Collaborate with investment teams to align asset strategies with liabilities.

Skills

Actuarial Modelling

Longevity Pricing

Excel

VBA

Communication Skills

Education

Nearly/Newly Qualified Actuary (IFoA/SOA)

Tools

RAFM

Prophet

Mo.Net

Tyche

Job description

The Role:

A prestigious global life reinsurer is seeking a nearly/newly qualified actuary to join their dynamic and internationally focused deal pricing team. This is a high-profile role with exposure to international markets, complex longevity transactions, and innovative reinsurance structures.

You'll play a key role in pricing bulk annuities, longevity swaps, and other retirement risk solutions, working closely with investment teams to optimise capital efficiency. The work is highly commercial, blending deep technical modelling with strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the pricing of longevity swaps, bulk annuities, and other reinsurance transactions.

• Develop and refine actuarial models (RAFM / Prophet / Mo.Net / Tyche / Excel) to ensure accurate, profitable pricing.

• Analyse macroeconomic factors (interest rates, FX, credit spreads) and their impact on pricing.

• Collaborate with investment teams to align asset strategies with liability structures.

• Drive process improvements, enhancing efficiency and risk management.

• Engage with global stakeholders, providing clear, commercial insights on complex transactions.

What's Needed?

• Nearly/newly qualified actuary (IFoA/SOA).

• Strong technical skills in actuarial modelling (Excel, VBA a plus).

• Experience in longevity pricing, bulk annuities, or pension risk transfer.

• Commercial mindset with an interest in investment and capital optimisation.

• Excellent communication skills - able to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.

Why Apply?

• Work for a market-leading global reinsurer with a strong reputation.

• High-profile, international transactions with visible impact.

• Collaborative, high-calibre team with a focus on innovation.

• Hybrid flexibility and a strong benefits package.

Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion. [e-mail]

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