Actuary - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Phoenix Group

Phoenix Group

Verified Company

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Title:
Project Actuary

Salary:
£65,000 - £80,000, Bonus 16 -32%, 38 days holiday, 12% Pension

Job Type:
Permanent

Location:
Edinburgh, West Midlands or Telford

You will work closely with stakeholders across both Phoenix's Open and Heritage divisions and will play a key role in supporting Phoenix's strategic objectives to achieve significant organic growth.

As a project actuary you will also lead and support the development of internal trainee actuaries and analysts directly or in a matrix setting.

Who are we?

We want to be the best place that any of our colleagues have ever worked.

We are the UK's largest long-term savings and retirement business with c.13 million customers and c.£310 billion of assets under administration.

As a market leader and FTSE 100 organisation, we understand that our scale and expertise means that we have a key role to play for our customers, colleagues and our communities to help as many people as possible secure a life of possibilities.

We are tackling key environmental and social issues such as transitioning our portfolio to net zero by but we're not done yet.

We've seen huge growth and change, and this means there is enormous opportunity for our 8,000 colleagues to grow alongside us.

Flexible working

You can expect to work in a hybrid manner with time spent working in the office and at home.

We believe that work/life balance offers benefits for customers as well as ensuring that you can balance a successful career with your life outside of work.

We will discuss flexibility, what is important to you and balancing this with business requirements during the recruitment process.

We want to hire the whole version of you.

We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels accepted and safe at work, and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Everyone is valued at Phoenix regardless of age, gender identity, neurodiversity, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, socioeconomic background or anything else.

Whether it's joining one of our internal employee networks, being an ally, taking positive action or simply being there to listen, everyone at Phoenix is valued and respected.

If you need any help or adjustments to the recruitment process due to health, disability or anything else, please let us know so we can help you to be the best version of yourself.

The role

You will work closely with stakeholders across both Phoenix's Open and Heritage divisions and will play a key role in supporting Phoenix's strategic objectives to achieve significant organic growth.

As a project actuary you will also lead and support the development of internal trainee actuaries and analysts directly or in a matrix setting.

You will also support other strategic change projects from across Phoenix Heritage division at times depending on prevailing priorities and may act as a business lead on certain projects.

Joining a new team also offers a fantastic opportunity to help shape how it operates and interacts.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced qualified actuary with at least 2 years' post-qualified experience and a strong track record of delivery in a commercial environment.

Someone who is keen to learn quickly in a changing environment, knowledge of financial reporting metrics, including SII and IFRS is highly desirable, as is experience of working in actuarial change delivery.

You will have an ability to build strong relationships and drive action through strong collaboration across boundaries, combined with experience and ability to influence and communicate effectively SMEs and senior stakeholders across the business.

Knowledge of how new savings and retirement products are developed and the key actuarial considerations for a life insurer's balance sheet is highly desirable, as is an understanding of how actuarial models, accounting systems and data infrastructure interact.

Why choose us?

Bring your 'whole self', skills and dedication to the Phoenix Group and we'll recognise your effort, support your development and help to drive your ambition.

We'll ensure you're rewarded for your contribution with a competitive package that includes an attractive pension, annual bonus potential, private medical insurance, generous holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity and adoption leave and a range of other financial services and lifestyle flexible benefits.

Sound good? If you are ready to help us make Phoenix the best place you've ever worked, we'd love to hear from you.

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