Senior Manager, Non-Life, Actuarial

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Senior Manager - Non-Life Actuarial - Retail Reserving, Bristol or London

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

We are looking for someone with deep retail reserving knowledge to join the team (in either Bristol or London).

Our UK actuarial practice is a large team with a strong and exciting growth trajectory.

• Award winning actuarial team (Insurance ERM Actuarial team of the Year 2021, The Times Actuarial Graduate Employer of Choice 2021).
• Our actuarial team is key to unlocking new work for the sector.
• Growing Bristol and Retail is a core part of our overall strategy.
• Our Motor and Household Seminars provide insights noted by the retail market.
• There are significant opportunities linked to pricing, actuarial transformation, claims and wider analytics.
• We are onboarding new Retail clients through audit transitions.

The opportunity

This is an opportunity to help lead the retail team within EY as retail becomes a growing part of our business. It is a chance to shape the growth of the team whilst benefitting from being part of a wider, established actuarial team.

This role offers exceptional opportunities for personal growth and advancement.

We have capabilities broader than traditional reserving, capital, pricing and modelling.

We are at the forefront of these areas, with best-in-class tools and knowledge.

• Our expertise extends beyond boutique actuarial consultancies.
• We leverage the synergies of being part of broader European and global actuarial teams.
• Our people enjoy the benefits of participating in a wide variety of actuarial and insurance work.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead teams to manage complex projects and provide insights to clients.
• Present to clients at senior executive and board levels.
• Lead the development of meaningful propositions for clients.
• Assist in responding to varied client proposals.
• Develop strong relationships with peers across teams and clients.
• Create a positive learning culture through effective supervising and mentoring.

Skills and attributes for success

• Deep knowledge of the UK retail sector.
• Strong client management skills.
• Identifies risks and involves appropriate Directors/Partners in resolution.
• Dedication and collaboration within our collegiate team.
• Development of intellectual property to support client interaction.
• Understanding of the current market and regulatory environment.
• Effectively supervising and mentoring staff.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Significant actuarial experience in leading-edge UK retail insurance.
• Strong academic record including a degree and professional actuarial qualifications.
• Deep experience covering at least two of the following areas:
  • Reserve reviews under different accounting bases.
  • Actuarial analysis to support audits.
  • Reserving process improvement.
  • Development or review of Solvency II technical provisions.
  • Reserve risk or premium risk assessment.
  • The business planning process.
  • The review of Solvency II internal models.
• A track record of managing actuarial projects and team members.
• Be an effective communicator with client management skills.
• Be commercially savvy and able to engage in discussions on future market trends.
• Be a problem solver; tailoring experiences to different client problems.

What we look for

We are looking for candidates who are excited to help us develop a team of high performing consultants, applying actuarial approaches through a commercial lens.

Being a strong team player is important, as well as someone who is happy to work flexibly on different clients and engagements.

We are a diverse and inclusive team; our working styles are flexible and supportive.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package with a comprehensive Total Rewards package including support for flexible working and career development.

• Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility for you to make a meaningful impact.
• Transformative leadership: We'll give you insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.

Apply now.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we're using our expertise to build a better working world.

Who we are

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.

Please note: Prior to finalising your application, you will be asked to provide personal information across several dimensions of diversity and inclusiveness.

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