Head of Reserving – Reserving – London – Hybrid – Salary up to £200,000
Responsibilities:
* Deliver quarterly reserving process outputs, presenting to key stakeholders.
* Provide allocation, support and mentorship for the Reserving Actuary team.
* Monitor emerging trends in claims using market and internal data, incorporating insights into reserving assumptions.
* Drive strategic data usage and development.
* Develop internal MI tools such as dashboards to facilitate cross-team understanding and insights.
* Manage the SQL reserving process, implementing improvements and conducting annual deep dives to enhance quarterly reporting.
* Lead the actuarial aspects of year-end financial audits.
* Provide actuarial expertise in project teams, ensuring initiatives are grounded in thorough analysis of benefits and risks.
* Serve as the primary contact for technical provision-related issues, particularly concerning claims reserves and past claims experience.
* Ensure all actuarial activities adhere to policies, regulatory frameworks, and standards, escalating concerns as necessary.
Qualifications and experience:
* Proven experience in reserving/technical provisions from both an IFRS and Solvency II perspective.
* FIA qualification or equivalent professional experience.
* Strong knowledge and experience in general insurance; reinsurance knowledge is advantageous.
* Experience in liaising with external auditors.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, database analysis (e.g., Access or SQL), Power BI, and practical experience in at least one programming language (e.g., VBA/R/Python).
* Excellent analytical skills with the ability to focus on relevant detail while keeping sight of the bigger picture.
* Effective time management skills, capable of managing multiple tasks and conflicting priorities.
* Exceptional interpersonal skills with a track record of building relationships with diverse stakeholders.
If you're passionate about actuarial science and driving impactful decision-making in the insurance industry, please apply now!
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