The Role:
We are seeking a Project Director to join the FRC’s Actuarial Regulation Team.
The successful candidates will work with the Director of Actuarial Regulation, Senior Project Directors and other Project Directors in the team to deliver the objectives in our annual strategy and plan. This includes
* developing the technical actuarial standards and pension disclosures in the UK
* assessing the effectiveness of the technical actuarial standards through our review of actuarial work
* providing actuarial expertise to the wider FRC such as in relation to disciplinary cases, and the oversight of the IFoA and actuarial aspects of audit quality review inspections.
The FRC is the home of independent actuarial regulation, and this is an excellent opportunity to influence actuarial regulation and to help shape the actuarial profession.
The People:
The candidates are likely to be Fellow of the IFoA with significant post qualification experience, with some experience of regulation, supervision or research and/or a former practitioner, and are likely to have operated at a senior level in a consulting, management or regulatory role. A strong understanding of what drives high quality actuarial work is key to this role.
The Project Director should have deep technical knowledge of the life insurance sector, and with some knowledge of pensions products or prior experience in the pensions industry. Health insurance knowledge is desirable but not essential.
The Project Director will also
* possess strategic knowledge of developments and issues affecting their sector;
* have externally acknowledged technical expertise in their field
* be able to engage credibly with senior actuarial practitioners and other senior stakeholders
* have strong oral and written communications, including strong presentation skills and experience of speaking to challenging audiences
* have strong analytical skills to be able to distil large amounts of information and identify key points
* possess knowledge of the standards and guidance which apply to IFoA members, and of the IFoA’s education, CPD, competence and disciplinary regimes.
* be able to learn from colleagues in other practice areas, or work with colleagues from other operating units providing specialist input to cross-unit projects
* be able to take ownership and responsibility for timely delivery of high quality work including projects
* be able to work collaboratively in a team environment and also to work independently when required.
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