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Lead Actuary

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  • £80000 - £90000 per annum
  • City of London, London
  • Permanent
  • Actuarial, London Market

Are you a Lead Actuary looking for a new challenge in London?
A leading London Market insurer is seeking a highly skilled and experienced actuary to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to take a strategic position, providing technical leadership across reserving, capital, and pricing, while mentoring a team of analysts and qualified actuaries.

Title: Lead Actuary
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Location: London

Key Responsibilities of the Lead Actuary

  • Oversee the delivery of reserving, capital, and pricing processes across multiple business classes
  • Drive the development and implementation of actuarial models using systems such as Tyche and ResQ
  • Provide actuarial insight to senior management and support business planning and regulatory submissions
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of analysts and qualified actuaries
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance efficiency, and implement best practice

Desirable Skills and Requirements of the Lead Actuary

  • Fellow of the IFoA (or equivalent) with extensive London Market experience
  • Expert knowledge of capital modelling, reserving, and pricing techniques
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Proven ability to drive change and improve actuarial processes
  • Analytical, strategic, and commercially aware

Benefits to the Lead Actuary

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunities for career progression and professional development
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
  • Inclusive culture focused on wellbeing, diversity, and innovation

How to Apply for the Lead Actuary Role

Our client is looking to recruit a strong a Lead Actuary as soon as possible and looking to hold interviews immediately.

If you are excited about the prospect of becoming a Lead Actuary, then please apply with your CV below or contact Megan Farmer.

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Megan Farmer Recruitment Consultant

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