Supporting the DB (Defined Benefit) Pricing team in their objectives to deliver a market leading Bulk Annuity service and grow in line with the Company’s business plan
Overview
Key duties (including, but not limited to):
- You will be a key member of the DB Pricing team and deliver new business quotations in an accurate and timely manner
- Mange projects and project teams, proactively driving them forward to ensure they are progressed in line with expected timescales
- Develop a deep technical and operational knowledge of all systems and tools used in DB. Continuously look for areas where they can improve – their people have a proactive approach to integrating technology into daily tasks and processes in order to drive innovation and efficiency
- Provide support in ad hoc tasks such as data analysis, proposition developments, systems testing and process improvements. Take the lead on these and seek out opportunities to contribute to the wider DB team
- Be curious, proactive and open to new ideas – applicants should demonstrate a track record of adapting to change, embracing technology, learning from experience, and showing resilience in the face of obstacles
Qualifications required:
- A technical/mathematical degree is desirable
- Many of their team are working towards an FIA qualification which may be useful for the role; however, they are keen to consider individuals who have ceased or are not working towards an actuarial qualification
Experience required:
- Experience of working within a related field (pensions, insurance, finance) is desirable
- Coding experience is desirable, for example Julia, Python and/or VBA
- Sound knowledge of technical actuarial concepts, particularly principles underlying bulk annuity pricing
- Good knowledge and awareness of the DB buy in/buy out market, life insurance and relevant regulation