Actuarial Project Specialist

3 weeks ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Phoenix Group Holdings Full time

Job Type: Permanent

Location: This position allows for a hybrid work model, combining office presence with remote work.

Flexible working: We embrace various flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job-sharing options. We will engage in discussions to understand your preferences while aligning them with our business needs during the recruitment process.

Salary and benefits : Competitive salary range of £65,000 - £75,000, complemented by a bonus structure of up to 32%, comprehensive private medical insurance, 38 days of annual leave, a robust pension scheme, life assurance at 12 times your salary, career break opportunities, income protection, and three volunteering days, among other benefits.

We are excited to present a remarkable opportunity to join Phoenix Group as a Project Actuary within the Open Actuarial Reporting & Change team.

About Us

Our goal is to create the best workplace experience for our 6,600 employees.

As the UK's leading long-term savings and retirement organization, we provide a diverse array of products through our esteemed brands, including Standard Life, SunLife, Phoenix Life, and ReAssure. Approximately one in five individuals in the UK holds a pension with us. We are a FTSE 100 company committed to addressing significant challenges, such as transitioning our portfolio to net zero by 2050, and we are continuously striving for improvement.

Role Overview

Your contributions will be vital to strategic business initiatives and reporting, ensuring that specialized insights are integrated into business decision-making processes.

You will effectively communicate with a technical actuarial audience while simplifying complex technical issues for non-technical stakeholders.

You will also be responsible for developing, coaching, and mentoring actuarial trainees and analysts to enhance their contributions.

Your role will include preparing documentation and reports for senior management as needed.

You will consistently seek to improve processes and procedures to deliver effective solutions for the organization.

Staying informed about regulatory, business, and professional developments in a rapidly changing regulatory landscape will be essential.

You will regularly work within defined and tight deadlines while upholding professional standards.

Balancing business demands, challenges, and risks will require sound judgment in complex scenarios, often characterized by significant uncertainty.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a qualified Actuary with diverse experience in actuarial reporting and change, or other life actuarial fields, who has a proven track record of success in a commercial setting.

Familiarity with financial reporting metrics, particularly Solvency II, is highly desirable, as is experience in actuarial change initiatives. Proficiency in modeling is advantageous, along with the ability to leverage existing modeling expertise to adopt new technologies.

A strong desire to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment, coupled with a commitment to driving continuous improvement, will be key to thriving in this role.

You should possess the ability to cultivate strong relationships and drive action through influence and collaboration across various departments, along with the experience and capability to communicate effectively with colleagues and senior stakeholders from diverse disciplines.

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and welcome. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If your experience differs from our requirements but you believe you can add value to the role, we would be eager to hear from you.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, please inform us so we can support you in showcasing your best self.

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