Newly/Nearly qualified Actuary (12 month fixed term)

M&G; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

M&G is seeking a Newly/Nearly qualified Actuary for a 12-month fixed-term contract in London. The role involves supporting financial reporting through actuarial insights, ensuring technical accuracy in reports, and providing mentoring within the team. Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent problem-solving abilities and a comprehensive understanding of Solvency II and IFRS principles, contributing to effective financial governance.

Qualifications

• Qualified actuary with experience in Solvency II and IFRS financial reporting.
• Motivated and responsible for assigned work.
• Able to provide technical solutions and coaching to team members.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the accuracy of financial information supporting actuarial analysis.
• Provide specialist advice on actuarial principles and coaching to junior colleagues.
• Design technical solutions as part of finance reporting change projects.

Skills

Technical actuarial knowledge

Problem-solving

Commercial aptitude

Collaboration skills

Communication on complex issues

Education

Qualified actuary

Job description

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Newly/Nearly qualified Actuary (12 month fixed term), London

Client: M&G

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: f29b7e9955bc

Job Views: 3

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer workplace accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

The Role:

This role is within the Actuarial Valuation Policyholder team within the wider M&G UK Finance Reporting team. The role holder will support the financial strength of the business by balancing commerciality and prudence in a well governed environment. The role requires a qualified actuary with practical experience of Solvency II and IFRS financial reporting for with-profits business. The focus is on technical expertise, either managing complex components or developing solutions to meet business needs.

The role offers opportunities to:

• Develop understanding of policyholder balance sheet management.
• Gain deep knowledge of financial reporting and solvency monitoring.
• Understand how the regulatory environment impacts solvency.
• Collaborate across Finance and Risk to meet regulatory deadlines.
• Deliver and develop valuation analysis and reporting, working with the Shareholder valuation team for clear communication to senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure technical accuracy of financial information supporting actuarial analysis and reports.
• Provide technical advice on actuarial principles and tools, mentoring less experienced team members.
• Design technical solutions for change projects within M&G UK Finance Reporting as needed.

You will have:

• Strong technical actuarial knowledge with attention to detail.
• Motivation and ownership of your work.
• Experience in problem solving and practical solutions.
• Commercial awareness and decision impact consideration.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills on complex issues.

Knowledge of the business, with-profits, Solvency II, or IFRS reporting is advantageous, but training is provided.

Work Level - Experienced Colleague

Close Date - 14/06/2024

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