Risk Manager (12 Month FTC)

Arthur; London; On-site; GBP 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arthur is seeking a Quantitative Risk Actuary for a 12-month maternity cover contract based in London. This role involves leading stress testing projects and engaging with senior stakeholders within a dynamic risk team. Candidates should possess at least 5 years of quantitative risk experience in the London Market, showcasing strong technical expertise in stress testing. The position is ideal for self-starters who thrive in collaborative and varied environments, offering exposure to significant insurance industry projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in quantitative risk within the London Market insurance sector.
• Strong technical expertise in stress and scenario testing.
• Confident working independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver stress and scenario testing projects.
• Contribute to wider risk initiatives such as business planning and solvent exit planning.
• Act as a key point of contact within the team during the maternity cover period.
• Provide support on operational resilience initiatives.

Skills

Quantitative risk expertise

Stress and scenario testing

Operational resilience

Education

Qualified actuary or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Quantitative Risk Actuary – Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)
Location: Hybrid (UK-based)
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract – 12 months
Start Date: October 2025 (with handover before maternity leave in November)
Salary: circa £120,000 (flexible depending on experience)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quantitative Risk Actuary to join a dynamic risk team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This role offers exposure to a broad range of high-impact projects, including business planning, stress and scenario testing, and solvent exit planning.
The position is ideal for a self-starter with strong quantitative risk expertise and proven experience in the London Market insurance sector, who enjoys working in a varied environment and engaging with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver stress and scenario testing projects, including liaison with key internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to wider risk initiatives such as business planning, solvent exit planning, and, where appropriate, model validation.
• Act as a key point of contact within the team during the maternity cover period.
• Provide support on operational resilience initiatives where required.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative and high-performing risk function known for its diverse range of projects and exposure to complex insurance market environments.
Candidate Profile

• Qualified actuary (or equivalent quantitative risk background).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in quantitative risk within the London Market insurance sector (essential).
• Strong technical expertise in stress and scenario testing.
• Confident working independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience with operational resilience would be advantageous.

Interview process:

• Stage 1: Meet with senior members of the Risk team
• Stage 2: Final interview with Chief Risk Officer