Nearly Qualified Actuary

Oliver James Associates Ltd.; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm is seeking a Senior Analyst / Actuary to join their growing actuarial team in London. The role involves managing in-force DB pension schemes, including reporting, valuations, and model development. Ideal candidates are nearly or newly qualified actuaries with strong analytical skills and a keen interest in process improvement, eager to work in a hybrid environment.

Benefits

Inclusive and collaborative team culture

Regular socials and learning sessions

Qualifications

• Nearly or newly qualified actuary with DB pensions experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills required.
• Familiarity with actuarial/coding tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with regulatory reporting and prepare analysis for leadership.
• Support model development, automation, and process improvement.
• Collaborate closely with senior actuaries and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Nearly/newly qualified actuary

Experience with pensions or BPA/life insurance

Tools

Excel

R

Python

VBA

Job description

Join a growing actuarial team supporting in-force DB pension schemes. This role involves reporting, valuations, assumption setting, ALM, and model development. Ideal for a nearly/newly qualified actuary with pensions or BPA experience, strong analytical skills, and interest in process improvement. You'll gain exposure to complex actuarial work in a dynamic, innovative environment, with opportunities for growth and collaboration in a hybrid London-based setting.

Job Title: Senior Analyst / Actuary
Location: Hybrid (London-based; ~60% in-office expected)

About the Role:
Join a purpose-led startup transforming the UK pensions space. This is a unique opportunity for a nearly or newly qualified actuary to broaden their experience and work directly with senior leaders in a dynamic, fast-growing environment.

You'll support the management and reporting of in-force DB pension schemes, gaining exposure across valuations, assumption setting, ALM, regulatory reporting, model development, and buy-out readiness. This is a hands-on role offering both variety and visibility-perfect for an ambitious actuary ready to step up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with regulatory reporting and preparing analysis for leadership

• Work on assumption setting, valuations, and pricing model outputs

• Support model development, automation, and process improvement

• Contribute to buy-out preparation and ongoing risk monitoring

• Collaborate closely with senior actuaries and stakeholders

What We're Looking For:

• Nearly/newly qualified actuary with pensions or BPA/life insurance experience

• Solid understanding of UK DB pension schemes

• Strong analytical and communication skills

• Familiarity with actuarial or coding tools (e.g. Excel, R, Python, VBA) a plus

• Self-starter mindset, eager to learn and contribute in a startup setting

Additional Info:

• Hybrid working: ~3 days/week in our Central London office

• Inclusive and collaborative team culture with regular socials and learning sessions

• Please note: visa sponsorship is not available for this role