Capital Modelling Analyst/Actuary

A global insurance group is seeking a part or qualified actuary to boost their capital modelling function in London. The main purpose of this role is to assist in developing and maintaining the internal model calculation kernel and ensure the model meets various exacting standards. There is also a need to support the ongoing requirements laid down by the Solvency II project. The role will work with various qualified actuaries and the Head of Capital Management when undergoing these responsibilities. Candidates should have prior capital modelling experience either with hands on model development or reviewing. Ideally applicants will have Igloo software skills and strong exposure to VBA and SQL would be advantageous but not essential. There is a pathway within the department to develop a management role within the capital modelling or broader risk management function, but this could be on offer immediately depending upon level.

Non-Life

London

£50K - £110K + Benefits

Ref:AAH6047

Actuary (Non-Life)

Our client is one of the leading international financial services company. They are looking for an actuary who has experience in personal lines pricing, profitability analysis, risk modelling, reinsurance structures or NatCat modelling. You will work on the most current actuarial topics like Generalized Linear Modelling in Optimized Pricing, Product Development, Actuarial Monitoring of Portfolios, Reinsurance or NatCat Evaluation and you will have the opportunity to gain experience in the European and Asian markets. You should be fluent in English and willing to travel. If you are familiar with IGLOO, EMBLEM or SAS that will be a great advantage. Please contact Zainab Ali in our London office for more information, or send her your CV in strict confidence to z.ali@darwinrhodes.com in the first instance. Applications are welcomed from qualified Actuaries and Actuarial Students.

Non-Life

International - Europe

€ Competitive

Ref:EZA 6021

Aktuar (Leben) - Englisch- und Deutschsprachig

Unser Kunde ist ein führender, globaler Anbieter von Versicherungen und Kapitalanlagen mit über 6.000 Mitarbeitern allein in Deutschland. Er möchte einen erfahrenen Aktuar im Bereich Leben zum konzernweiten Projektteam, welches sich darauf konzentriert ein internes Modell im Rahmen von Solvency II weiterzuentwickeln, hinzufügen. Darüber hinaus engagieren Sie sich in der Weiterentwicklung versicherungsmathematischer Methoden zur Bewertung von Lebensversicherungsbeständen und setzen diese bei zentralen Themen wie z.B. MCEV, Risikokapital oder Replicating Portfolio ein. Sie sollten sowohl im Englischen als auch im Deutschen kommunikationsstark sein und Erfahrung in der Modellierung ist wünschenswert. Bei Interesse kontaktieren Sie bitte Zainab Ali in unserem Londoner Büro für mehr Informationen, oder senden Sie ihr streng vertraulich direkt Ihren Lebenslauf an z.ali@darwinrhodes.com zu. Bewerbungen werden von qualifizierten Aktuaren und Aktuaren in Ausbildung angenommen.

Life & Health

International - Europe

€ Wettbewerbsfähig

Ref:EZA 5930

Life Actuary - English and German speaking

Our client is a leading, global provider of insurance and investment with over 6.000 employees in Germany. They are looking to add an experienced Life Actuary to their group-wide project team which concentrates on developing an internal model within the scope of Solvency II. Moreover you engage in the advancement of actuarial methods regarding the evaluation of life insurance portfolios and use those on central topics like MCEV, risk based capital or replicating portfolio. Your communication skills should be on top level (in English and German) and experience in modeling is desirable. Please contact Zainab Ali in our London office for more information, or send her your CV in strict confidence to z.ali@darwinrhodes.com in the first instance. Applications are welcomed from qualified Actuaries and Actuarial Students.

Life & Health

International - Europe

€ Competitive

Ref:EZA 5930

South African Life Actuarial candidates

Are you an actuarial professional currently based in South Africa, or seeking to return to South Africa? Our UK client, is developing an internal consultancy to be based in Cape Town, South Africa. This office will provide high end actuarial consultancy support to the global businesses within the Group. Specific roles available largely depend on what an individual can offer and is interested in, but in these initial stages of recruitment the client would be interested to speak to high calibre life insurance candidates from the part qualified to Head of Level, particularly with experience within; SII, ALS/Stochastic Modelling, Financial Management (setting methodology and assumptions, reviewing financial results, developing capital management solutions) and Asset Liability Management across Non-Profit and With-Profit business. This is a unique start-up opportunity that will ensure candidates interested in gaining cutting-edge, project based experience in the European market and on Solvency II, will be able to from the comfort of a permanent base in South Africa. The client would ideally seek that candidates spend an initial 6 month tenure in one of the UK offices, in order to effectively understand the European business. Candidates must be eligible to work in South Africa and be able to join the office within the next few months.

Life & Health

London

£Negotiable

Ref:ACC5980

Trainee Actuary

Our client, one of the world’s largest Insurance companies, has a number of vacancies available for high calibre, part qualified actuaries. The opportunities exist in a number of departments including Financial Reporting, Existing Business, Product Pricing, Asset Liability Management and Solvency II and a comprehensive study package is offered. To be considered for a position, you should have significant a Life Insurance background gained within a company, Consultancy or Reinsurance environment, knowledge of industry regulatory frameworks and of other corporate areas and projects, and knowledge of life, pensions and investment products. You must also have at least 8 passes in the actuarial examinations, a high degree of computer literacy. (Prophet desirable) coupled with good communication skills and commercial awareness.

Life & Health

London

up to £50k

Ref:ACC5977

IMAP Contract

Our client is seeking a Qualified Actuarial contractor for a 6 month stint drafting IMAP support documents. You will analyse and review SII methodology papers and overview documents to ensure they meet the regulatory requirements for Internal Model approval, obtain business sign off for the IMAP SAT and overview documents, and assist with responding to FSA requests in relation to the IMAP application. You must be a Qualified Actuary with significant PQE with experience of the SII Regulatory framework and specifically the IMAP process, and who is used to a project orientated environment. You must also have good verbal and written communication skills, and experience of communicating complex issues to a diverse audience and must work well within a team, as well as individually.

Life & Health

West Midlands

Up to £1,000 per day

Ref:ACC5985

Senior Investment Actuary

Relish an opportunity to take responsibility for Managing and leading the Actuarial investment team and to be the UK expert on the investment activities and ALM. You will play an integral role in establishing and delivering of the investment strategy for the UK business on behalf of its customers and shareholders. Oversee the management of the governance activities related to the investments, including compliance with relevant investment policies. Deliver management information regarding market-related risks and design/recommend strategies to manage these risks. Support senior stakeholders to meet the actuarial needs with regards to investments. Playing a lead role to embed Solvency II in the BAU investment processes and ensuring Pillar I, Pillar II and Pillar 3 asset requirements are delivered. Qualified actuary with at least 3 years post qualified experience ideally all within an investment or ALM environment. Ref AAB5792

Investment

Hampshire / Sussex

£Excellent

Ref:AAB5792

Senior Corporate Actuary – (ICA)

This role carries ultimate responsibility for a team of 4 with primary accountability to oversee all aspects of the annual Individual Capital Assessment including production, recommending methodologies and assumptions as well as financial projections for business plans and capital management (including Dynamic Capital Adequacy Testing and Financial Condition Reports). Additionally, the incumbent is expected to take the actuarial lead in the development and implementation of stress tests to support the Solvency II Own Risk & Solvency Assessment, as well as their subsequent production. Ref AAB5880

Life & Health

Hampshire / Sussex

£up to 90,000 + Car Allowance / Generous benefits + Bonus

Ref:AAB5880

Senior Investment Analyst

Opportunity to develop your ALM skills by supporting the Investment Actuary across financial reporting processes, performing hedge reviews, and providing risk management guidance to senior management. You will also be completing investment requirements relating to Solvency II implementation. Completion of all CT series exams and at least one major CA, ST or SA subject required coupled with experience of investments and/or at least 2 year-end financial reporting exercises.

Investment

Hampshire / Sussex

£Competitive Package

Ref:AAB5669