Planning & Mi Actuary

**Role: Planning & MI Actuary**

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Location and flexible working**:This role will be based in our Wythall office. _We recognise the benefits of flexible working and will discuss what is important to you and balancing this with business requirements during the recruitment process. _

Salary and benefits: £70,000 - £80,000 plus a target 16% bonus up to 32%, private medical cover, 38 days annual leave, excellent pension, 12x salary life assurance, career breaks, income protection, 3x volunteering days and much more

We have an incredible opportunity to join us here at Phoenix Group as an MI Production Manager to join our Financial Performance team.

**Who are we?**

We want to be the best place that any of our colleagues have ever worked.

We are the UK’s largest long-term savings and retirement business with c.13 million customers and c.£310 billion of assets under administration. As a market leader and FTSE 100 organisation, we understand that our scale and expertise means that we have a key role to play for our customers, colleagues and our communities to help as many people as possible secure a life of possibilities. We are tackling key environmental and social issues such as transitioning our portfolio to net zero by 2050 - but we’re not done yet.

We’ve seen huge growth and change, and this means there is enormous opportunity for our 8,000 colleagues to grow alongside us.

**We want to hire the whole version of you.**

We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels accepted and safe at work, and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Everyone is valued at Phoenix regardless of age, gender identity, neurodiversity, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, socioeconomic background or anything else. Whether it’s joining one of our internal employee networks, being an ally, taking positive action or simply being there to listen, everyone at Phoenix is valued and respected.

If you need any help or adjustments to the recruitment process due to health, disability or anything else, please let us know so we can help you to be the best version of yourself.

**The role**

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Actuary with a keen interest in finance to be challenged in the fast paced and highly visible arena of the Life Division MI.

You will be responsible for providing technical insight and challenge over key financials. You will use your expertise to support the team in delivering accurate, timely and actionable management information and analysis for all levels across the Phoenix Life Division. It is also important that you use your knowledge to help support and develop our trainee actuaries as they progress through their career at Phoenix.

**What are we looking for?**

We are looking for a qualified actuary with experience of a Solvency II balance sheet as well as the drivers behind this. Understanding of proxy modelling and it's uses in financial reporting is also key. Knowledge of IFRS reporting would be an advantage.

You will need to be a strong communicator, both in engaging with colleagues in understanding their requirements and in communicating outcomes. You will also need demonstrate that you are a strong team player with the willingness to work with the team to meet tight deadlines over the year.

Producing MI to tight deadlines requires modelling simplifications and judgement over assumptions, so be prepared to make decisive decisions that hit the right balance between timeliness and accuracy. Be prepared to challenge the status quo, and devise innovative ways of making improvements to current processes.

**Why choose us?**

Bring your ‘whole self’, skills and dedication to the Phoenix Group and we’ll recognise your effort, support your development and help to drive your ambition. We’ll ensure you’re rewarded for your contribution with a competitive package that includes an attractive pension, annual bonus potential, private medical insurance, generous holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity and adoption leave and a range of other financial services and lifestyle flexible benefits.

**Sound good? If you are ready to help us make Phoenix the best place you’ve ever worked, we’d love to hear from you.**

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