Manager, Life, Actuarial

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking high-performing Managers to join their Life Actuarial practice. In this pivotal role, you will manage projects, liaise with clients, and drive delivery while mentoring junior team members. You will be at the forefront of innovative client work, utilizing your strong technical skills and project management expertise. With a focus on continuous learning and a diverse culture, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Career Development Support

Health and Well-being Insurance

Savings Plans

Discounts and Promotions

Qualifications

• Successful track record in Life insurance or top-tier consultancy.
• Experience managing projects and teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of key projects and operational metrics.
• Create innovative insights and improve operational efficiency.

Skills

Technical / Mathematical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management Skills

Attention to Detail

People Skills

Education

Degree in Actuarial Science

Fellowship in the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (FIA)

Job description

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We are looking for high performing Managers to join our Life Actuarial practice. As a member of the team, you will be at the front and centre of delivering exciting client work and working with our internal teams to turn the latest ideas into client ready propositions. As a manager you will be in the critical and pivotal role of managing the projects, under supervision of the senior members of our team. This includes liaising with clients and the senior team members, managing the junior team, driving the delivery and managing the operational metrics of the project.

The work we deliver is broad, and includes:

• Traditional reporting and audit support
• Mergers & acquisitions, both buy and sell side due diligence
• Capital management, including regulatory support such as Internal Model reviews/applications and strategic change, such as optimisation, Part VII transfers and independent expert support
• Transformation including accounting change and operational change
• Technology change including analytics, automation and ML/AI
• Investment advisory, supporting both insurers and asset managers interfacing with insurers

Your key responsibilities

• You will manage the delivery of key projects for our clients on a wide range of topics
• You will manage the operational metrics on projects, including working through resourcing, budgeting and scoping with the senior team and clients
• You will create innovative and commercial insights for clients, adapt methods and practices to fit operational teams and cultural needs, and contribute to thought leadership
• You will contribute to and manage the delivery of improving operational efficiency on projects and internal initiatives, consistently driving projects to completion making sure that the work delivered is best in class
• You will be expected to manage your time and be responsible for delivering to both clients and internal stakeholders, keeping a clear focus on anticipating and identifying risks, and escalate issues as appropriate
• Working closely with colleagues, you will create a positive learning culture and coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop
• You will contribute to the development of EY capabilities in technical areas and engage with clients regarding the application of these methodologies to their businesses
• You will collaborate with colleagues outside of UK Life Actuarial to deliver multi-disciplinary and cross-geographical work

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong technical / mathematical skills
• Good communication and project management skills
• Very keen attention to detail
• Good people skills, including ability to work effectively in teams, guiding more junior members of staff and influencing senior team members
• Able to work independently and to demonstrate initiatives and commitment to assigned projects

To qualify for the role you must have

• Successful track record in Life insurance, gained through working for a provider directly or a top tier consultancy or a specialist financial services consultancy
• A degree and Fellowship in the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (FIA) or other internationally recognized professional actuarial association
• Experience managing a team and running a range of projects, including being responsible for the project management

What we offer
We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.