Senior Corporate Actuary

Neilson Financial Services; Windsor; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company seeks a Senior Corporate Actuary to drive financial strategy and lead valuation initiatives. The role involves architecting financial reporting systems, mentoring talent, and influencing strategic pricing decisions. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in life insurance valuation, SQL proficiency, and a passion for optimizing financial structures.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in life insurance valuation and financial reporting.
• Deep understanding of ILS structures and financial reinsurance concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead valuation processes across multiple regulatory environments.
• Provide critical valuation insights that shape retail pricing strategies.
• Mentor and develop junior actuarial talent.

Skills

Analytical Problem-Solving

Communication

SQL

Education

Fellow of Institute and Faculty of Actuaries

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Company Description

At Neilson, we're dedicated to helping families secure financial protection for their loved ones with a range of life insurance options. We have evolved from our origins in the UK, where the business was launched in 2012, to become an award-winning international operation and leader in the global life insurance market. Today, we have offices in the USA, Canada, Ireland, and Australia.

Job Description

Are you an experienced actuary ready to drive financial strategy with significant business impact? Join Neilson Financial Services and lead valuation initiatives that directly influence our strategic direction.

As our Senior Corporate Actuary, you'll lead our valuation and financial reporting functions while contributing to strategic pricing decisions. This high-visibility role offers the chance to directly impact business strategy through financial insights and innovative risk management solutions.

Your Impact

• Architect embedded value calculations and financial reporting systems
• Structure and evaluate cutting-edge Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS) and Financial Reinsurance solutions
• Lead valuation processes across multiple regulatory environments
• Drive Experience Investigations to refine valuation assumptions
• Provide critical valuation insights that shape retail pricing strategies
• Partner with finance and risk teams on sophisticated business planning
• Mentor and develop junior actuarial talent

Qualifications

• Fellow of Institute and Faculty of Actuaries or equivalent qualification
• Substantial experience in life insurance valuation and financial reporting
• Demonstrated mastery of embedded value methodologies
• Deep understanding of ILS structures and financial reinsurance concepts
• Multi-regulatory environment experience (UK, Canada, Australia preferred)
• SQL proficiency for advanced valuation analysis
• Strong knowledge of capital requirements and risk-based frameworks
• Exceptional analytical problem-solving and communication skills

You thrive in fast-paced environments where flexibility and adaptability are essential. Your strategic focus is balanced with deep technical understanding of insurance valuation and capital management. You seamlessly combine actuarial rigor with business acumen and have a passion for optimizing financial structures that enhance performance and stakeholder value.

Additional Information

If you are passionate about making a difference, you thrive in a fast paced and entrepreneurial environment and you want to be a part of a high performing team, we would love to hear from you!

Accessibility For Job Applicants

We strive to make our job application process accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application, interview, or selection process, please contact our Human Resources department. Our team will work with you to provide suitable accommodations to ensure your participation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Neilson Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and abilities. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is fundamental to our company culture.