Senior Pensions Actuarial Consultant

1 month ago


London, United Kingdom Rothesay Group Full time

Risk Actuary
‘Rothesay’ is a UK insurance company purpose-built to protect pensions. We are the largest specialist pension insurer in the UK, managing over £47bn of assets and securing pensions for over 800,000 people. We secure pensions for over 170 pension schemes and insurers including British Airways, Post Office, Asda, National Grid and Aegon.
We believe deeply in creating real security for the future and our leadership in finding new and better ways to do that is the key to our success. Rothesay is a rewarding place to work, where quality people can thrive and prosper. Risk Actuary
Permanent
The Chief Actuary heads up a specialist second line actuarial team within the broader Risk department. This is a small, highly skilled team which has interaction across the business including Pricing, Finance and Risk.
The work of the team is varied and supports the discharge of the responsibilities of the Chief Actuary, the Chief Risk Officer and the Chief Financial Officer.
Due to continued growth in the business, we are seeking to add a new permanent member to the team, who will work closely with the Chief Actuary to deliver the objectives of the team. This covers a range of second-line actuarial support, review, challenge and oversight.
The role is varied, looking across the entire risk landscape of the company, and the candidate will be expected to be proactive in developing the role and flexible in their approach to taking on new tasks.
Candidates from a broad range of actuarial backgrounds are welcome. The candidate should have recent actuarial experience (either a line 1 or line 2 role) and should be willing to learn and to provide support to a broad range of tasks. Provide risk validation support in relation to Rothesay’s internal capital model
Perform a wide range of second line-actuarial reviews including:

Oversight of first-line actuarial processes including in relation to matching adjustment, risk modelling and ALM
Data quality assessments
Directly contributing to the risk framework including risk appetite, ORSA, Recovery and Resolution plans
Assessing, measuring and communicating insurance risk
Performing ad hoc actuarial peer reviews
Reviewing and enhancing policies and frameworks
This will include drafting reports and communicating with senior management and with relevant committees. Qualified actuary or part-qualified actuary actively working towards qualification] [Note, for candidates with strong experience we will also consider those who have an actuarial background but are no longer actively working towards qualification]
~ Understanding of (although not necessarily personal experience of) Line 2 actuarial role.
~ Strong IT skills including use of Excel

No specific actuarial modelling software knowledge is required, however knowledge of spreadsheet modelling is highly desirable and other hands-on modelling experience would be preferred
Experience of communicating results to a senior audience
Bulk annuity, longevity or pensions experience
Financial reporting experience
successfully handles multiple tasks, takes initiative to improve his/her own performance, works intensely towards extremely challenging goals and persists in the face of obstacles or setbacks
Sees the big picture and effectively analyses complex issues
Creativity/Innovation - Looks for new ways to improve current processes and develop creative solutions that are grounded in reality and have practical value
The role shall be performed within a professional office environment. There are no specific health risks associated with the role.
Inclusion Rothesay actively promotes diversity and inclusivity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.
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