Protection Pricing Actuary

About the Role We are seeking a skilled professional to join our client's Protection Pricing team, playing a key role in supporting team leads and guiding junior colleagues. The role involves ensuring high-quality deliverables, technical expertise, and effective collaboration across departments. Key Responsibilities : Serve as a technical specialist in pricing and biometric analysis, contributing to reinsurance pricing for protection products. Oversee and validate team outputs, ensuring accurate data usage, robust experience analysis, and appropriate pricing assumptions. Assist in responding to client queries, managing treaty updates, and supporting ongoing monitoring of treaty performance. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the financial implications of pricing decisions and balance business needs with risk management. Build strong internal relationships and foster collaboration across teams. Mentor and support junior team members in developing their technical and professional skills. Identify and drive improvements to pricing tools and processes, leveraging emerging technologies. Contribute to the review and development of protection assumptions and basis. Collaborate with other teams on new product development and related initiatives. Actively engage in discussions about team culture, organizational priorities, and broader initiatives. What We're Looking For : We're looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and demonstrates a strong balance of technical expertise and collaborative skills. The ideal candidate will: Bring experience in the UK life insurance market and a solid understanding of pricing processes, including experience analysis, assumption setting, and modelling. Be confident analysing data, making informed decisions, and communicating results effectively to colleagues with varying levels of technical knowledge. Be adept at building relationships with stakeholders at different levels and across functions. Have advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word, with additional experience in programming (e.g., R, Python, VBA) and tools like Power BI being a plus. Possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. Qualifications : Newly or nearly qualified actuary. Key Competencies : A results-driven mindset, with a focus on delivering quality outcomes. Strong business insight and ability to align technical work with strategic goals. Collaboration and relationship-building skills, encouraging diverse perspectives and teamwork. A commitment to client satisfaction, delivering value through innovative solutions. Confidence to challenge established processes and navigate uncertainty. Clear and persuasive communication skills, combined with active listening.

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