Actuarial Projects Lead

Aviva; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension contributions

Annual performance related bonus

Health & dental insurance

Car allowance €9,000 per annum

Cycle to work

Job summary

Aviva Ireland is seeking an experienced Actuarial Projects Lead to drive actuarial reporting improvements and strategic change across the Actuarial & Assurance team. You will collaborate with stakeholders to deliver governance, embed change, and enhance reporting capabilities.

This leadership role requires guiding cross-functional efforts and translating regulatory needs into practical project plans with measurable outcomes, in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Actuarial qualification with extensive post-qualification experience including financial reporting.
• Proven track record in leading complex projects, change programmes and strategic initiatives in regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of Solvency II, IFRS and actuarial reporting requirements; translate to practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management; able to challenge constructively and make clear recommendations.
• Strong leadership capability; manage competing priorities in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of actuarial reporting projects and strategic change initiatives.
• Translate business and regulatory requirements into project plans; coordinate resources across actuarial and wider teams.
• Ensure governance, risk management and controls are embedded in delivery for robust financial reporting.
• Collaborate with Finance, Commercial, Customer Experience, Change and iCare to embed change into BAU operations.
• Drive continuous improvement by streamlining reporting processes and increasing automation.

Skills

Actuary

Project leadership

Regulatory reporting

Stakeholder management

Leadership in matrix environments

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Actuarial Projects Lead to join our Actuarial & Assurance team. This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering actuarial projects and strategic change initiatives that support financial and regulatory reporting across Aviva Ireland.

You'll work with a wide range of stakeholders to drive improvement, embed sustainable change and enhance our actuarial reporting capabilities. If you enjoy leading complex projects, influencing decision-making and delivering meaningful business outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of actuarial reporting projects and strategic change initiatives, ensuring outcomes are delivered in a controlled, efficient and sustainable manner.
• Translate business and regulatory requirements into project plans, coordinating development, testing and implementation resources across actuarial and wider business teams.
• Ensure robust governance, risk management and controls are embedded throughout project delivery, supporting strong financial and regulatory reporting standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Finance, Commercial, Customer Experience, Change and iCare teams to successfully deliver and embed change into business-as-usual operations.
• Drive continuous improvement by streamlining reporting processes, increasing automation and reducing reliance on end-user computing tools and manual activities.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified Actuary with extensive post-qualification experience and broad exposure across actuarial disciplines, including financial reporting.
• Proven track record of leading and delivering complex projects, change programmes and strategic initiatives in a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of Solvency II, IFRS and actuarial reporting requirements, with the ability to translate technical requirements into practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence to challenge constructively and make clear recommendations.
• Strong leadership capability, with experience working through matrix structures and managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

What will you get for this role?

The work you do at Aviva will make a real difference to our customers. We will recognise your contributions and reward you. From competitive salaries to generous pension contributions and paid paternity leave; take a look through some of our employee benefits!

The expected pay range for this role will fall between €120,000 and €140,000 and salary offered will commensurate with candidate's level of skills and experience.

• A competitive market leading salary depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Other discretionary benefits at this grade may include an additional car allowance of €9,000 per annum
• Generous pension (employee contribution matching of up to 14% if you contribute 8%).
• Annual performance related bonus and pay review.
• Holiday allowance of 29 days plus bank holidays, and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days.
• Generous Health & dental insurance contributions.
• Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme and Approved Profit Share Scheme.
• TaxSaver Travel Scheme.
• Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products plus discounts for Friends and Family.
• Professional qualification support and transparent career progression plans.
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work .
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your paid volunteering days to help others.
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools.
• We’re deeply invested in our people, our total reward package has so much to offer.

Aviva is for Everyone

Our diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives are shaping an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or those with other caring responsibilities. Our approach helps to ensure that Aviva is a place which values difference and provides equal opportunities for all.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.