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Company DescriptionLegal & General (L&G) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor. We’ve been safeguarding people’s financial futures since 1836 and strive to build a better society while improving the lives of our customers and creating value for shareholders.We are one of the world’s largest asset managers and provide powerful asset origination capabilities. Together, these underpin our retirement and protection solutions: we are an international player in pension risk transfer, UK and US life insurance, and UK workplace pensions and retirement income.L&G Institutional Retirement looks after around 700,000 institutional customers who have their retirement benefits secured with us. Operating continuously in the UK market since 1987, we are the UK’s longest-running insurer.Our Institutional Retirement division provides pension risk transfer (PRT) solutions for UK and US defined benefit (DB) schemes and reinsurance solutions from our global hub in Bermuda. We work with companies, DB pension schemes, and their advisors to help them secure and protect scheme members’ retirement benefits.Joining us means you’ll support customers’ financial security in retirement, help companies to settle their pension liabilities, and enable investment for the long term to back our pension promises.Job DescriptionWe’re recruiting for an Origination and Execution Director to join us on a 9 - 12 Month FTC. We’re offering a competitive base salary, 12% car allowance, and a strong benefits package.In this role, you’ll be the external face of L&G, leading transactions with pension schemes and their advisors. You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering tailored propositions and driving strategic growth, with the chance to work on ground-breaking opportunities with some of the UK’s largest schemes.What you'll be doing:<ul><li>Leading the execution of PRT transactions and originating new business opportunities</li><li>Collaborating across teams to develop tailored client propositions</li><li>Owning and tailoring responses to RFQs to ensure clarity and impact</li><li>Presenting confidently to trustees, companies, and advisors during pitches and finals</li><li>Navigating internal governance processes and influencing key stakeholders</li><li>Leading contractual negotiations and translating complex concepts into clear legal drafting</li><li>Building and maintaining strong relationships with consultants and advisors</li><li>Expanding networks through direct client engagement and industry events</li></ul>QualificationsWho we're looking for:<ul><li>Demonstrated experience leading complex projects within tight timescales</li><li>Strong client-facing, presentation, and communication skills</li><li>Background in defined benefit pensions, finance, markets, or risk management</li><li>Proven success in leading PRT transactions within consultancy or insurance</li><li>Ability to engage and influence senior internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Skilled in delegation and supervision to deliver client-focused outcomes</li><li>Excellent networking and relationship-building capabilities</li></ul>Whatever your role, we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you.Here are some of the benefits we offer:<ul><li>The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes</li><li>Generous pension contribution</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)</li><li>At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years’ service. There’s also the option to buy and sell holiday</li><li>Competitive family leave</li><li>Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax-efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)</li><li>Discounts for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online</li><li>Redesigned workspaces that promote connection and collaboration with wellbeing at the heart</li></ul>Additional InformationAt L&G, we believe it's possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences.Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing, you will be empowered through initiatives that support people to develop their careers and excel.We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time, term-time, and job shares.It doesn’t matter if you don’t meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead, think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential, and connection to our purpose.

Company DescriptionLegal & General looks after around 700,000 institutional customers who have their retirement benefits secured with us. Operating continuously in the UK market since 1987, we are the UK’s longest-running insurer.Our Institutional Retirement division provides pension risk transfer (PRT) solutions for UK and US defined benefit (DB) schemes, and reinsurance solutions from our global hub in Bermuda. We work with companies, DB pension schemes, and their advisors to help them secure and protect scheme members’ retirement benefits.Joining us means you’ll support customers’ financial security in retirement, help companies to settle their pension liabilities, and enable investment for the long term to back our pension promises.Job DescriptionWe’re currently recruiting for a Transformation Actuary to join our prestigious Institutional Retirement Division here at Legal & General on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract basis.As a Transformation Actuary, you will act as an internal consultant and help to deliver a wide range of Finance Transformation activities which are key to achieving the broader Finance objectives of the Division in 2025.You will provide support across a wide range of initiatives including model development, process improvement, and system optimisation to help bring about further efficiencies and to improve the control environment.This is a hybrid working opportunity that will allow you to work flexibly between your home and our Central London Offices, to find a work-life balance that works for you.What you'll be doing:<ul><li>Identifying, developing, and implementing innovative solutions that meet both the regulatory and commercial needs of the business.</li><li>Supporting model development using necessary coding/technical skills across a range of technology to improve internal actuarial tools.</li><li>Collaborating with a wide range of internal stakeholders to undertake analysis and “as-is” reviews of current controls and making recommendations to improve these.</li><li>Improving processes, undertaking root-cause analysis to assess barriers to process efficiency and identifying optimal solutions.</li><li>Supporting on building out any related business cases that determine cost/benefit of any proposed changes.</li><li>Ensuring stakeholders are managed with proactive communications and engagement ensuring a strong relationship.</li><li>Presenting and explaining changes to processes or procedures to all impacted stakeholders and ensuring the changes meet their expectations.</li><li>Ensuring that the appropriate process, systems, and controls are in place, and that the risks and issues are identified and escalated accordingly.</li></ul>QualificationsWho we're looking for:<ul><li>Qualified Life Actuary or equivalent relevant experience.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to positively influence stakeholders.</li><li>Process and controls analysis skills with experience in identifying solutions to improve efficiencies and subsequent delivery of those solutions.</li><li>Quality and delivery focused, with the ability to think creatively to find new solutions to business problems.</li><li>Hands-on experience in modelling using software packages such as VBA, R, PowerBI, Power Query (or equivalent) or a proven desire and ability to learn these skills.</li><li>Proactive attitude towards change and the ability to respond well to changing priorities from different sources.</li><li>Self-starter with the ability to build strong relationships across teams.</li><li>Knowledge of Assets and UK Pension Scheme liabilities would be highly beneficial.</li><li>A strong understanding of Reporting metrics, mainly IFRS17 & Solvency II.</li><li>A good understanding of risk and regulatory requirements.</li></ul>BenefitsWhatever your role, we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer:<ul><li>A competitive salary.</li><li>The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan.</li><li>Generous pension contribution.</li><li>Life assurance.</li><li>27 days holiday, plus public holidays.</li><li>Option to buy and sell holiday.</li><li>Competitive family leave.</li><li>Various discounts for our products and at a range of high street stores and online.</li></ul>Additional InformationAt L&G, we believe it's possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all.If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences.Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing, you will be empowered through initiatives that support people to develop their careers and excel.We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time, term-time, and job shares.It doesn’t matter if you don’t meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead, think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential, and connection to our purpose.

Capital Actuary Analyst (6m FTC)Company: Munich Re Specialty - Global MarketsLocation: London, United KingdomAt Munich Re Specialty Group (MRSG), individuality and intellectual curiosity are key drivers for our success and innovation. We believe that leveraging a variety of perspectives and backgrounds, and empowering all employees to make an impact, will motivate us to perform at our best and give us a competitive edge.We are committed to building a strong and inclusive culture where everyone is welcomed and valued for their own expression of self-identity.About usMRSG is part of the Munich RE group. We are known for our dedication to excellence and quality of service provision across both primary and reinsurance.As well as operating in the Lloyd’s of London market, we conduct our business via a global network of service companies, with offices located in the UK, Ireland, the United States, Asia, including Singapore, Labuan, and Dubai.Our group of companies provide solutions covering Casualty, Marine & Cargo, Aerospace, Cyber, Political Violence, Trade Credit, Property, Contingency, and Yacht. Our purpose is to inspire our clients and people with the confidence and freedom to explore, create, and build – to enable people and businesses to thrive.Role OverviewProvision of actuarial capital support to the Syndicate, while developing modelling and actuarial skills. In particular, this includes:<ul><li>Supporting the provision of accurate and timely SCR and capital related figures.</li><li>Maintaining the Internal Model (IM).</li><li>Checking and validating the IM and associated changes.</li><li>Assisting with parameterisation and validation of the IM and associated documentation, including data analysis and cleansing, updating documentation on model changes, and developing understanding of the internal model.</li><li>Populating Lloyds required data.</li></ul>The Role<ul><li>Develop a deep understanding of capital modelling, its regulations, and importance to the Syndicate.</li><li>Further develop Tyche skills and code increasingly complex model changes in the IM.</li><li>Develop current knowledge and understanding of the IM.</li><li>Provide suggestions on possible future changes to the IM, including identifying its requirements, advantages, and disadvantages.</li><li>Data analysis to support the inputs of the IM, including data checking, review, and distributional fitting.</li><li>Support the work of the capital modelling team, including running the model, updating inputs, providing outputs, and documentation.</li><li>Use and suggest updates to supporting documentation, particularly for processes.</li><li>Carry out validation analyses as needed, assist with resolution of validation issues, and prepare primary validation report for the Director of Risk & Compliance.</li><li>Undertake actuarial examinations to qualify as an actuary.</li><li>Develop basic (level 1) knowledge and understanding of Lloyd’s rules and regulations.</li><li>Assist where required to support the wider Actuarial Function.</li><li>Help drive forward good conduct for the business to deliver the best outcomes for customers and policyholders.</li></ul>What we are looking for<ul><li>Practical experience in a General Insurer or preferably a Lloyd’s Syndicate.</li><li>Good numerate degree.</li><li>Good IT skills (minimum of Excel, preferably SQL and some programming experience in Tyche desirable).</li><li>Intermediate knowledge and understanding of:
<ul><li>Underlying principles of Reinsurance and operation of reinsurance programmes.</li><li>Capital Modelling.</li><li>Underlying principles of Insurance.</li><li>Solvency II reporting requirements and basis of calculations.</li><li>Actuarial techniques.</li><li>Capital Modelling process, coding, and the IM.</li></ul></li><li>Developing detailed knowledge of actuarial methods and techniques, and the ability to apply them in practice, making reasoned judgements within a business environment.</li><li>Good working knowledge of statistical methods.</li><li>Desire to develop and maintain current market knowledge on practices and regulation.</li><li>Willingness to continue to develop knowledge of any related issues.</li><li>Ability to work relatively independently, while understanding limitations and when to ask for advice.</li><li>Capital Actuarial Experience is desirable, ideally in a GI setting, but not essential.</li><li>Some actuarial exam progress (though not essential).</li></ul>Your career with usAt MRSG, you’ll find the flexibility, development, and support you need to excel in your career combined with a competitive salary and a benefits package that promotes wellbeing and work-life balance.Diversity & InclusionCreating an inclusive environment is a crucial part of the Munich Re culture, and we are committed to our Diversity & Inclusion Policy. We seek to provide a fair and supportive work environment that offers learning and development opportunities for all.Working together, we are an employer of choice by building the workforce for today and the future.Push Boundaries. With us. | Munich Re

Duration: 6 monthsCanada Life UK looks after the retirement, investment and protection needs of individuals, families and companies. We help to build better futures for our customers, our intermediaries and our employees by operating as a modern, agile and welcoming organisation.Canada Life UK is transforming to create a more customer-focused business by providing our customers with expertise on financial and tax planning, offering home finance and annuities propositions, and providing collective fund solutions to third party customers.This is a fixed term contract opportunity to move actuarial reporting spreadsheets to compliance with the Canada Life internal EUC standard and complete UAT testing on the new approach. It is important that you have attention to detail, are able to efficiently and effectively make updates to spreadsheets in line with compliance documents, have excellent Excel skills, and are able to work independently.This contract opportunity would suit an Actuary who has experience within either compliance, risk or audit.Experience in reporting or working knowledge of Solvency II and IFRS17 is essential.Technical Expertise<ul><li>Strong commercial awareness and understanding of the needs of the business.</li><li>Ability to apply technical actuarial techniques and understand business/commercial implications.</li><li>Understand complex statistical and financial models across a range of actuarial disciplines.</li><li>Significant experience in the life insurance industry and is a subject matter expert in a number of disciplines within the function.</li><li>Proven ability to lead on high-profile projects, utilising experience in project management techniques to deliver complex projects on-time, in-full.</li><li>Willing and capable of taking difficult and complex decisions independently.</li><li>Experience in IFRS17 and Solvency II financial reporting, particularly in the context of annuity products.</li></ul>Communication<ul><li>Strong communication skills, demonstrating a clear and articulate standard of written and verbal communication.</li><li>Ability to adapt messages to the audience in a format that is easily understood by non-technical colleagues.</li><li>Strong influencing skills, with experience of engaging with Boards and senior management.</li></ul>Relationship Building<ul><li>The ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across the actuarial function and the wider business.</li><li>Strong interpersonal/networking skills, with the ability to maintain a variety of relationships with multiple stakeholders.</li><li>Ability to flex their style and delivery depending on the individual and/or audience.</li></ul>Taking Initiative<ul><li>Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Self-motivated, well-organised, pragmatic and able to perform tasks independently.</li></ul>Developing Self and Others<ul><li>Strong skills and experience in managing and motivating a team from a diverse range of professional backgrounds.</li><li>Strong coaching ability in technical and non-technical skills.</li><li>An interested and inquisitive individual who is committed to their own ongoing professional and personal development.</li></ul>QualificationsFellow of Institute of Actuaries (or equivalent) or significant actuarial experience.Benefits of working at Canada LifeWe believe in recognising and rewarding our people, so we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that’s regularly reviewed. As a Canada Life UK colleague, you’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive reward package including a generous pension and bonus scheme, along with income protection, private medical insurance and life assurance.How we work at Canada LifeOur culture is unique and incredibly important to us. We care about doing the right thing for our people, customers and community. Our blueprint behaviours shape and influence how we work, and are central to the relationships we have with others.We want colleagues to have rewarding careers with us, so we invest in the development of our people, technology and workplaces. That’s why we offer a range of training, flexible working and opportunities to grow and develop.Diversity and InclusionBuilding an inclusive workplace with a diverse workforce where everyone can feel they belong and achieve their potential is a key commitment for us. We are proud of the progress we’re making in DEI, and we continue for it to be a significant focus.We appreciate that everyone has different work and life responsibilities. We’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, including part-time, for any of our roles should this be a requirement for you.

If you want to experience how things are done in the Finance & Corporate Actuarial team at our Hong Kong Branch, join us on a temporary basis for 24 months commencing as soon as possible as a Actuarial Analyst.You can look forward to<ul><li>Assisting in financial reporting, regulatory reporting and management reporting under various basis especially for Hong Kong Risk Based Capital (HK RBC) regime and IFRS 17 standard.</li><li>Enhancing methodology, tools and model for a more efficient valuation cycle</li><li>Analyzing data and results to provide meaningful explanation of results in appropriate form for various stakeholders</li><li>Providing support on maintaining proper audit trail of control evidence</li><li>Analyzing data provided by cedants to ensure alignment with contract terms, and investigate and explain trends, or any spotted inconsistencies</li><li>Performing data quality remediation actions when necessary</li><li>Working closely with accounting, actuarial and underwriting staff to ensure data quality and accuracy in the core databases</li><li>Handling ad hoc requests and/or other financial/actuarial/database projects as required</li></ul>You come equipped with<ul><li>Degree holder in statistics, mathematics, actuarial science, computer science, or related discipline</li><li>Candidate with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is preferable. The opportunity is open to fresh graduates as well.</li><li>Good progress in Actuarial exams with a recognized Actuarial body will be an advantage</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office suites and solid experience in writing SQL language</li><li>Hands on experience on VBA or other programming language skill will be a plus</li><li>Good command of written and spoken English</li><li>Proactive, independent and possess commitment on process improvement</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadline</li></ul>What We OfferAtmosphere: You will find an international working environment with short decision channels, an open feedback culture and a sense of community shaped by mutual esteem and a readiness to help.Benefits: Structured onboarding, flexible working hours, benefits superior to those of the collective agreement as well as modern offers for personal development, health management and work-life balance are just some of our benefits.Prospects: You contribute your specialist and methodological expertise and we offer you fresh input and the opportunity to further develop your potential – including room to come up with innovative ideas and act on them!

Duration: 6 month Fixed Term contract (not day rate)Canada Life UK looks after the retirement, investment and protection needs of individuals, families and companies. We help to build better futures for our customers, our intermediaries and our employees by operating as a modern, agile and welcoming organisation.Part of our parent company Great-West Lifeco, Canada Life UK has operated in the United Kingdom since 1903. We have hundreds of respected and supported employees committed to doing the right thing for our customers and colleagues.Canada Life UK is transforming to create a more customer-focused business by providing our customers with expertise on financial and tax planning, offering home finance and annuities propositions, and providing collective fund solutions to third party customers.Support the Risk &amp; Compliance department in delivering the desired output of a financial risk nature within the UK Division’s Risk &amp; Compliance Function.Contribute to the overall ORSA and take responsibility for workstreams within the wider ORSA Process. Support the Risk &amp; Compliance department in ensuring that the financial risk aspects of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework facilitate effective and appropriate financial risk management across the UK Division.Supporting the Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA) process and ORSA report (or equivalent) for entities within the UK Division. Regular activities include:<ul><li>Design and implementation of Stress and Scenario testing (including reverse stress testing), ensuring appropriate alignment with CLG and Great-West Lifeco exercises.</li><li>Reviewing and analysing the results of the forward-looking solvency assessment, stress and scenario testing and the OSNA exercise to identify conclusions and recommendations.</li><li>Leading the drafting of sections within the ORSA Report.</li><li>Ensuring maintenance of the ORSA Record and Stress &amp; Scenario Testing Standard.</li><li>Ensuring that the ORSA Policy is adhered to.</li><li>Following up on management actions resulting from the ORSA process.</li></ul>Support the Head of Risk Oversight – Insurance &amp; Capital and risk Business Partners in providing (financial risk) oversight of the first line:<ul><li>Reviewing UK division pricing or underwriting initiatives (e.g., assumptions review, new products, bulk annuity transactions).</li><li>Review and oversight of key corporate initiatives (e.g., Finance Transformation, IFRS17, reinsurance, capital optimisation, M&amp;A activity).</li><li>Review of the business planning process.</li><li>Ad hoc risk reviews as required.</li></ul>As a key member of the Insurance &amp; Capital Risk Oversight team, maintaining the risk appetite framework for CLL, as part of the wider enterprise risk management framework. Regular activities include:<ul><li>Reviewing the Risk Appetite Framework, including enhancements to coverage and reporting.</li><li>Setting of Risk Limits, ensuring they are continually aligned with the risk strategy of the business, and appropriately aligned with limits set by CLG and Great-West Lifeco.</li><li>Reporting of risk exposures and associated Key Risk Indicators relative to risk appetite limits, including appropriate insight and commentary.</li><li>Drafting the financial risk-related sections of the CRO Report.</li><li>Co-ordinate with CLG and Great-West Lifeco in order to:</li><li>Ensure alignment of Risk Appetite Frameworks and Risk Strategy.</li><li>Monitor and review UK-division driven exposures within CLG and Great-West Lifeco Risk Appetite Frameworks.</li><li>Adhere to oversight requirements on first line activity.</li><li>Relationship-building and knowledge sharing.</li><li>Support the Risk &amp; Compliance department in managing and developing the team in order to optimize team performance.</li></ul>- Experience in the life insurance industry.- Good working knowledge of integrated risk and capital management as part of a wider enterprise risk management framework.- Deep knowledge and understanding of Solvency II requirements.- Experience of second line of defence risk oversight activities.- Strong written and verbal communication skills, in particular of complex concepts, which can be tailored for all levels of management.- Strong influencing skills, with experience of engaging with senior management in order to get desired outcome.- Good interpersonal/networking skills, with the ability to maintain a variety of relationships with multiple stakeholders.- Proven track record of delivering under tight time pressure.- Self-motivated, well-organized, pragmatic and able to perform tasks independently.Benefits of working at Canada LifeWe believe in recognizing and rewarding our people, so we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that’s regularly reviewed. As a Canada Life UK colleague, you’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive reward package including a generous pension and bonus scheme, along with, income protection, private medical insurance and life assurance. We have a fantastic number of other benefits and support services as well as regular personal and professional development.How we work at Canada LifeOur culture is unique and incredibly important to us. We care about doing the right thing for our people, customers and community and helping others to build better futures. Our blueprint behaviors shape and influence how we work, and are central to the relationships we have with others. Every day we are encouraged to be more curious, own the outcome, face into things together and find a way forward.We want colleagues to have rewarding careers with us so we invest in the development of our people, technology and workplaces. That’s why we offer a range of training, flexible working and opportunities to grow and develop.Diversity and inclusionBuilding an inclusive workplace with a diverse workforce where everyone can feel they belong and achieve their potential regardless of gender, ethnicity or any other characteristic is a key commitment for us. We are proud of the progress we’re making in DEI, and we continue for it to be a significant focus.“At Canada Life we believe in the power of great people from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives coming together to build better futures. Emerging talent is crucial to our growth and creating an environment that continues to inspire us all.” Nick Harding, Chief People Officer, Canada Life UKWe appreciate that everyone has different work and life responsibilities. We’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, including part time, for any of our roles should this be a requirement for.

Senior Actuarial ManagerSalary £80,000 - £90,000We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Actuarial Manager to join our team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is a great opportunity for someone who has good technical experience to join our supportive and tenacious team as we look to improve our approach to Credit Risk modelling!A bit about the job:The role sits within our Group Actuarial & Capital Change (GACC) team who work on our Credit Risk Modelling program. The team is looking to improve our approach to Credit Risk modelling within the organisation to support both the capital held on our balance sheet and the price we charge for our Bulk Purchase Annuities.You will be involved in modelling the drivers of credit risk at a more granular level, together with Matching Adjustment in stress, establishing calibrations and the approach for the SCR, produce papers for expert panels, ensuring compliance with regulations and any impacts due to Solvency UK reform.Skills and experience we’re looking for:<ul><li>Qualified actuary with experience of modelling credit risks and annuity portfolios</li><li>Proven track record in technical actuarial roles e.g., actuarial function/calibration’s/MaiS</li><li>Ability to work independently</li><li>Confident to produce work of an appropriate standard for the PRA</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to simplify and communicate complex information and tailor it to the needs of the audience</li></ul>What you’ll get for this role:<ul><li>Starting salary between £80,000 and £90,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)</li><li>Bonus opportunity 12% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.</li><li>Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.</li><li>29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days</li><li>Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts</li><li>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</li><li>Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave</li><li>Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work</li><li>Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others</li><li>We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools</li></ul>Take a look to learn more. Put a salary into this calculator to see what your total Aviva Reward could be.Aviva is for everyone:We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply. And if you’re in a job share just apply as a pair.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.

This position is being recruited as a 12 month Fixed term contract.Canada Life UK looks after the retirement, investment and protection needs of individuals, families and companies. We help to build better futures for our customers, our intermediaries and our employees by operating as a modern, agile and welcoming organisation.Part of our parent company Great-West Lifeco, Canada Life UK has operated in the United Kingdom since 1903. We have hundreds of respected and supported employees committed to doing the right thing for our customers and colleagues.Canada Life UK is transforming to create a more customer-focused business by providing our customers with expertise on financial and tax planning, offering home finance and annuities propositions, and providing collective fund solutions to third party customers.We are looking for a part qualified actuary to support the Annuities Valuation team, currently seven in number. The role will be to provide support for calculating statutory reserves and capital for the UK Annuities Business. The role works closely with other teams within the Finance Accounting &amp; Reporting department, as well as the Financial Planning and Analysis, Actuarial Support, Pricing and Risk functions.<ul><li>Produce, assist with or review the production and interpretation of financial analysis within their line of business or function.</li><li>Calculation, analysis and explanation of technical reserves and capital on both a UK and Canadian basis.</li><li>Maintenance and development of valuation processes and models.</li><li>Embedding of new bulk annuity schemes within BAU reporting.</li><li>Supporting the calculation of the reinsurance accounts.</li><li>Produce, or assist in the production, of regular departmental, business or regulatory reports and analysis including providing support and inputs to Experience Analysis and Profit &amp; Loss Attribution.</li><li>Support accurate and insightful commentary to immediate line management. The role holder will be developing sound understanding of statistical and financial models as well as the ability to practically and tangibly interpret analysis and make recommendations.</li><li>Support and make recommendations on the continuous improvement of department processes and procedures, taking into account up-to-date industry developments and issues to ensure the provision of a timely, accurate, commercial and efficient actuarial service to the business and key stakeholders.</li><li>Taking part in and making a valuable contribution to different roles via the actuarial student rotation scheme as well as actively studying for the actuarial exams and making acceptable exam progress, as determined by the company and in line with company study policy.</li></ul>Technical ExpertiseDeveloping knowledge and understanding of different actuarial disciplines including via student rotation.Developing the ability to interpret as well as analyse financial information to provide insight for immediate line management.Developing knowledge of a variety of statistical methods, models and controls, and their commercial application/implication.Ability to develop and modify actuarial systems and spreadsheets, developing understanding of their commercial application/implication.Intermediate to advanced MS excel skills demonstrating efficient use of spreadsheets and basic data manipulation skills.Ability to deliver work to a consistently high standard under tight time pressure with attention to detail.CommunicationStrong analytical, verbal and report writing/drafting skills.Can explain complexities/technical content in a straightforward and accurate way with coaching or support from managers to a wide variety of stakeholders.Relationship BuildingA team player able to work under pressure and to deliver to tight timescales.The ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across the actuarial function, acting with integrity and being a role model for the company values at all times.Being able to flex their style and approach to different individuals, with occasional coaching and support, in order to achieve a successful outcome.Taking part in and making a valuable contribution in different roles via actuarial student rotation.Problem Solving &amp; Accurate JudgementAble to effectively plan, organise and execute their own work with little supervision, making management aware of conflicting priorities and readjusting their workload accordingly.Good problem solving skills and attention to detail, being able to identify issues and interdependencies, recommending a course of action with support and guidance from colleagues.Can make some decisions independently in order to progress issues, and able to exercise sound judgement and commercial sense to understand the importance of different issues and assess when matters need to be escalated.Proactive in approach to tasks and taking on new responsibilities.Developing SelfActively studying for actuarial exams, usually being over half-way through their qualification.An interested and inquisitive individual who is committed to their own ongoing professional and personal development.Developing the ability to apply technical actuarial techniques and understand business/commercial implications.Degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics or related field.Part qualified Actuary.Post-graduate qualification in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics or related field (not essential).Benefits of working at Canada LifeWe believe in recognising and rewarding our people, so we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that’s regularly reviewed. As a Canada Life UK colleague, you’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive reward package including a generous pension and bonus scheme, along with, income protection, private medical insurance and life assurance. We have a fantastic number of other benefits and support services as well as regular personal and professional development.How we work at Canada LifeOur culture is unique and incredibly important to us. We care about doing the right thing for our people, customers and community and helping others to build better futures. Our blueprint behaviours shape and influence how we work, and are central to the relationships we have with others. Every day we are encouraged to be more curious, own the outcome, face into things together and find a way forward.We want colleagues to have rewarding careers with us so we invest in the development of our people, technology and workplaces. That’s why we offer a range of training, flexible working and opportunities to grow and develop.Diversity and inclusionBuilding an inclusive workplace with a diverse workforce where everyone can feel they belong and achieve their potential regardless of gender, ethnicity or any other characteristic is a key commitment for us. We are proud of the progress we’re making in DEI, and we continue for it to be a significant focus.“At Canada Life we believe in the power of great people from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives coming together to build better futures. Emerging talent is crucial to our growth and creating an environment that continues to inspire us all.” Nick Harding, Chief People Officer, Canada Life UKWe appreciate that everyone has different work and life responsibilities. We’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, including part time, for any of our roles should this be a requirement for.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract within the ALM Team.Responsibilities<li>Support the Head of ALM Front Office in the optimisation and operation of the MAP, producing regular asset/liability projections, developing rebalancing proposals for the MAP with Investments, evaluating and recommending new asset classes and providing regular reporting on trading activities within the MAP and rationale.</li><li>Support Pricing with recommendations of asset mix alternatives and returns (Markers), support onboarding of assets, coordinating in-specie transfers and mitigating onboarding risks (taking into account any reinsurance arrangements).</li><li>Support the Head of ALM Front Office and Investments with formulating asset strategy/mix taking into account relative asset attractions under Canadian/UK/EU regulatory regimes and setting guidelines for Investments on trading. Monitor impact of trading and liability changes in quarter.</li><li>Support the delivery of ALM information to multiple internal teams, delivering in line with Investment Management Agreements (IMAs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with Investments front office and SLAs with Irish Life and Pricing.</li><li>Assist in the continuous review and improvement of the departments’ processes and procedures to ensure the provision of timely, accurate and efficient levels of service.</li></ul>QualificationsFellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (or equivalent).Requirements<ul><li>Strong understanding of asset classes to enable accurate production of Asset Liability Matching results.</li><li>Good knowledge of Solvency II and the Matching Adjustment. Knowledge of IFRS 17 and Bulk Annuities would be beneficial, but not essential.</li><li>Strong communication skills (able to articulate technical and complex issues clearly both verbally and in writing to senior audiences including non-actuaries).</li><li>Able to develop and consider all solutions to a technical problem, making recommendations and implementing actions as agreed with the Head of ALM Front Office or other key stakeholders.</li><li>Demonstrates personal drive, energy, persistence and self-motivation and awareness of the needs of the wider business.</li><li>Ability to build sound and trusted relationships both within and external to the team, successfully managing multiple stakeholders.</li><li>Demonstrates an understanding and ability to implement/maintain an actuarial control framework and meet governance requirements.</li><li>Proven track record of delivering under tight time pressure.</li></ul>About Canada LifeCanada Life UK looks after the retirement, investment and protection needs of individuals, families and companies. We help to build better futures for our customers, our intermediaries and our employees by operating as a modern, agile and welcoming organisation.Part of our parent company Great-West Lifeco, Canada Life UK has operated in the United Kingdom since 1903. We have hundreds of respected and supported employees committed to doing the right thing for our customers and colleagues.Canada Life UK is transforming to create a more customer-focused business by providing our customers with expertise on financial and tax planning, offering home finance and annuities propositions, and providing collective fund solutions to third party customers.What you’ll like about working hereAs a Canada Life UK colleague, you’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive reward package including income protection, private medical insurance and life assurance, along with a generous pension and bonus scheme. You’ll also receive the support you need with your personal and professional development.Diversity and inclusionCanada Life is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our role as an employer of choice is to provide the right environment for talented people to do their best work, by respecting, understanding and valuing individual differences.We appreciate that everyone has different work and life responsibilities. We’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, including part time, for any of our roles should this be a requirement for you.

This is a 12 month contract position.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Under direct supervision, conduct analyses that adhere to actuarial standards of practice: select appropriate data sources and methods, make assumptions, recognize considerations and develop recommendations.</li><li>Become familiar with data sources and requirements; retrieve and manipulate data.</li><li>Analyse data on premium and claims for experience analysis.</li><li>Develop knowledge of actuarial methodologies by assisting in the creation/revision of actuarial models and tools for automation.</li><li>Assist senior actuaries in activities across pricing, valuation, data analytics and marketing.</li><li>Assist in conducting research.</li><li>Other adhoc tasks.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, economics, finance, or related field with a strong quantitative orientation.</li><li>No prior actuarial work experience required. Knowledge of advanced mathematics and statistical concepts is necessary.</li></ul>Skills and Personal Competences:<ul><li>Effective verbal and written communication, time management and organization skills.</li><li>Ability to comprehend actuarial concepts and other advanced statistical concepts.</li><li>Ability to think logically and perform accurate calculations in a timely manner.</li><li>Ability to use personal computer, ppt slides, and Microsoft Office (including visual basic).</li><li>Ability to use Python or SQL preferable.</li><li>Strong problem solving and analytical thinking ability.</li><li>Team player.</li><li>Culturally flexible and sensitive.</li></ul>About us:SCOR, the 4th largest reinsurer in the world, provides insurance companies with a diversified and innovative range of solutions and services to control and manage risk. Our specialized teams operate in over 160 countries, fostering long-term relationships with clients.At SCOR, we believe that employing people from different backgrounds and ensuring inclusivity is a major driving force for the success of the Group. We are committed to fostering a work environment in which all employees are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources, and can contribute fully to SCOR’s success.

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