Senior Actuarial Trainee / Analyst – 29300

The Emerald Group; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading actuarial consultancy in Aylesbury is looking for a member of the Actuarial team for a permanent role. Responsibilities include conducting Solvency II valuations and supporting financial projections. Candidates should be part qualified actuaries with experience in the UK Life assurer sector and strong skills in actuarial modelling. Excellent communication is necessary for proposing solutions and working independently under ambiguity. This position offers a chance to contribute significantly to the department's objectives.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Solvency II (Pillars I, II and III), UK GAAP and IFRS reporting is required.
• Experience of working within the Actuarial Function of a UK Life assurer is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and manage ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Solvency II valuation including Pillar I, II and III reporting.
• Support financial projection and planning work.
• Manage with-profits business, including investment strategy recommendations.

Skills

Solvency II

Actuarial modelling systems

Communication skills

Education

Part qualified actuary (continuing studies or given up exams)

Job description

The purpose of this role is to work as a member of the Actuarial team undertaking a variety of different tasks to enable the department to meet its objectives.

• Location: Aylesbury
• Category: Life Actuarial
• Type: Permanent

Key responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Solvency II valuation, including Pillar I, II and III, UK GAAP and IFRS reporting
• Support financial projection and planning work
• Management of with-profits business, including recommendations on investment strategy and bonus rates
• Pricing of annuity business and policy alteration terms
• Experience Analyses and recommending valuation assumption
• Development and maintenance of actuarial models
• Asset Liability Management
• Part qualified actuary (continuing studies or given up exams)
• Experience of working within the Actuarial Function of a UK Life assurer desirable
• Knowledge of Solvency II (Pillars I, II and III), UK GAAP and IFRS reporting
• Knowledge of actuarial modelling systems and/or financial projections
• Good communication skills, including the ability to propose solutions and be able to work independently and with ambiguity