Actuarial Policy Specialist

Location: Central London (hybrid)
Appointment Type: permanent, full-time
Salary: £73,500 / annum
Job summary
An independent regulator in the UK and Ireland, responsible for regulating auditors, accountants and actuaries, is looking to recruit an Actuarial Policy Specialist to support their Actuarial Policy team.
As part of the regulatory Standards Division, the Actuarial Policy Team mainly consists of actuaries who work together to deliver the objectives in our annual strategy and plan.
Duties and responsibilities

• Performing the technical analysis and research in support of developing and maintaining Actuarial Standard TM1· Performing technical analysis and research in support of other policy development activities, such as preparation and maintenance of Technical Actuarial Standards and supporting analysis on consultation and feedback.
• Supporting the team's interaction with senior stakeholders in other regulators and other organisations in respect of AS TM1
• Working closely with the senior actuaries

Skills and experience required
An ideal candidate will likely possess a solid grasp of regulatory responsibilities or have experience in the financial sector. Experience collaborating with an actuarial team within the pensions or insurance industry, or a comprehensive understanding of actuarial tasks, would be highly advantageous.

• Likely to be a qualified actuary with experience in Pensions or Life Insurance, or a former practitioner/actuarial analyst. Likely to have operated in a consulting, in house or regulatory role.
• High proficiency in carrying out data and technical analysis using robust processes and procedures with a clear audit trail. Strong problem-solving abilities: ability to analyse information and identify solutions
• Ability to make decisions based on your own investigation and analysis of the situation using logic and experience (including an assessment of impact and associated risk)
• Experience of actuarial work, and knowledge of the standards and guidance issued by the IFoA to its members, and of the IFoA's education, CPD, competence and disciplinary regimes
• Knowledge of regulatory experience is desirable
• Strong spreadsheet skills, including experience of Microsoft Excel.

What you'll get in return

• Hybrid working: 2 days/week in the office
• 30 days annual leave plus ability to buy extra leave, flexible bank holidays
• 2 Volunteering days per year
• Up to 6 learning and development days
• Generous employer pension contribution of 10%
• Confidential counselling and work life services
• Opportunity to save at least 25% on the purchase of a new bike through the Cycle to work scheme
• A strong work/life balance ethos

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