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Lead Actuary
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Posted: 10/10/2025
- £70000 - £85000 per annum
- Birmingham, West Midlands
- Permanent
- Actuarial, Life Insurance
Are you a Lead Actuary looking for a new challenge in Birmingham?
A major life insurance provider is seeking a highly experienced actuary with extensive technical and leadership expertise to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a strategic role in driving actuarial modelling, pricing, and valuation across the business.
Title: Lead Actuary
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Birmingham
Key Responsibilities of the Lead Actuary
- Oversee actuarial work across pricing, valuation, and capital functions
- Develop and review actuarial models to ensure accuracy and efficiency
- Provide strategic insights to senior management and contribute to business planning
- Manage and mentor a team of actuaries and analysts, ensuring high-quality delivery
- Drive process improvements and support strategic initiatives
Desirable Skills and Requirements of the Lead Actuary
- Fellow of the IFoA (or equivalent) with extensive Life Insurance experience
- Expert knowledge of actuarial modelling and reporting systems (Prophet, Excel, Python)
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Proven ability to implement process improvements and strategic initiatives
- Analytical, commercially aware, and highly organised
Benefits to the Lead Actuary
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- 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 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