Manager, Life, Actuarial

EY; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking high-performing Managers for their Life Actuarial practice. This role involves leading client work, managing projects, and collaborating with a diverse team to deliver innovative solutions. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical and mathematical skills, alongside excellent communication and leadership abilities. The position offers a chance to work on exciting projects across various sectors, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. If you are ready to make an impact and grow in your career, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Leadership development programs

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Experience in Life insurance from a provider or consultancy.
• Proven ability to manage teams and projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of key projects and operational metrics.
• Mentor junior team members and improve operational efficiency.

Skills

Technical Skills

Mathematical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management Skills

Leadership Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in relevant field

FIA or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

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At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

EY Life Actuarial is hiring! Join our award-winning actuarial team and work with some of the strongest practitioners on a range of exciting client projects. Our client base is diverse, including traditional insurers, reinsurers, asset managers, hedge funds, industry bodies, and start-ups, both in the UK and globally.

Our UK team is one of the largest EY actuarial practices worldwide, supporting other teams and service lines, providing a diverse and challenging environment for development.

We seek actuaries who are not just great technicians but excellent consultants—those who can network, identify industry trends, and solve complex problems. If interested, please read on and apply.

The opportunity

We are looking for high-performing Managers to join our Life Actuarial practice. As a team member, you will lead client work and collaborate internally to develop innovative propositions. Managers oversee projects, liaise with clients and senior team members, manage junior staff, and ensure project delivery and operational metrics are met.

Work scope includes:

• Traditional reporting and audit support
• Mergers & acquisitions, due diligence
• Capital management, regulatory support, strategic change
• Transformation including accounting and operational change
• Technology change involving analytics, automation, ML/AI
• Investment advisory for insurers and asset managers

Your key responsibilities

• Manage delivery of key projects
• Handle operational metrics, resourcing, budgeting, and scoping
• Create insights and contribute to thought leadership
• Improve operational efficiency and ensure project completion
• Manage time, deliverables, risks, and stakeholder communication
• Mentor junior team members and foster a learning culture
• Contribute to technical capability development and client engagement
• Collaborate across disciplines and geographies

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong technical and mathematical skills
• Good communication and project management skills
• Attention to detail
• People skills, leadership, and influencing abilities
• Independence, initiative, and commitment

Minimum qualifications

• Experience in Life insurance, from a provider or consultancy
• Degree and FIA or equivalent professional qualification
• Experience managing teams and projects

What we offer

Competitive salary, flexible benefits, continuous learning, leadership development, and a diverse, inclusive culture. We support your growth and impact, offering tools and flexibility to succeed your way.

If you meet the criteria, contact us promptly. The EY experience is yours to build.

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