Actuarial Expert

Actuarial Expert

Are you a qualified actuary with experience in credit analysis and credit rating methodologies?

A key driver for Aviva’s growth is its annuity business. Aviva is a central player in both the individual and bulk annuity markets, with much of the growth in new business volumes coming from bulk purchase annuities. This portfolio consists of a wide range of UK and Overseas credit assets from both public and private debt markets, including Bonds, Equity Release Mortgages, Commercial Mortgages, Structured Finance, and Infrastructure Loans.

A bit about the job:

The IWR CFO is required to provide this attestation at least annually and this role is to support the work required for this attestation. Development of Aviva’s matching adjustment attestation process. This will include setting the attestation policy as defining responsibilities and processes for the attestation, setting and undertaking the analysis required for each asset class to review the fundamental spread as well as collation of evidence to support the attestation report and production of the attestation report for IWR Actuarial Reserving Lead and communication of the report with senior stakeholders.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• A qualified Actuary and member of the Institute & Faculty of Actuaries or similar international body
• Solid understanding of credit analysis fundamentals and risk identification
• Knowledge of credit rating methodologies.
• Highly numerate and analytical with a developed capability to interpret data and establish alternatives and solutions to complex problems
• Ability to influence others and build collaborative relationships with a range of stakeholders across the business

What you’ll get for this role:

• Starting salary Circa £90,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity – 12% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
• 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 3 paid volunteering days to help others
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

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Aviva is for everyone:

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

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