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Are you ready to chart your own career path? At SJP, we need talented individuals like yourself to support our evolving culture. If you’re seeking an employer that is passionate about excellence, innovation, and autonomy, SJP could be the place for you.
At a glance:
Location: Cirencester Office
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Employment Type: Permanent
Seniority: Mid-Senior Level
The role:
The role of Group Products (“the Division”) is to develop and oversee the suite of products and services available to clients of St. James's Place, ensuring they are fairly priced, support business growth, and deliver good client outcomes.
The main purpose of the role is to provide actuarial expertise and product technical support to stakeholders across the SJP Group and on projects, as well as providing oversight and guidance to Actuarial Specialists and Actuarial Analysts in the Division.
What you'll be doing:
* Provide support to different Leads of the Division at the direction of the Senior Manager of Actuarial Product Support on large Divisional projects or cross-business projects as Subject Matter Expert. Example projects may include launch of a new product, annual reviews of manufactured products, or regulatory change impacting our products.
* Lead on small and medium-sized Divisional projects as Subject Matter Expert. Example projects may include implementation of enhancements to our investment proposition to Illustrations and tools.
* Provide oversight and carry out checking of the work of Actuarial Specialists and Actuarial Analysts.
* Ensure accuracy of illustrations, terms and conditions, and product documentation.
* Provide product technical and actuarial support to the SJP Group, including the Partnership, on areas such as Capital Gains Tax calculations, Critical Yield Calculations, product functionality, illustrations, and other calculations.
* Liaise and maintain relationships with teams across the business and with third-party providers.
* Provide figures and analysis to support business decisions.
Who we're looking for:
We're looking for a collaborative and analytical professional with strong attention to detail. The ideal candidate will support projects, ensure accuracy in product information, and build strong relationships to provide clear technical guidance and valuable insights for business decisions.
* Qualified or nearly qualified actuary with financial services and/or commercial experience (not strictly UK experience; consider other regions).
* Experience and a strong interest to coach, mentor, and lead others.
* Proven track record leading small and medium-sized divisional projects with the ability to support larger cross-business projects as a Subject Matter Expert.
* Expertise in providing product technical and actuarial support, such as financial projections, modelling, and other actuarial calculations.
* Solid understanding of the financial services business environment to make recommendations confidently to the Senior Manager of Actuarial Product Support and Leads.
* Ability to effectively communicate technical content to diverse audiences with varying needs and levels of expertise.
Special Requirements:
This role is based in Cirencester. We operate a hybrid working approach, with an expectation to attend the office regularly.
What's in it for you?
We reward you for the work you do, whether through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects personal and company performance, a competitive annual leave allowance (28 days plus bank holidays, with an option to purchase an additional 5 days), or online rewards platform with various discounts.
We also offer benefits to support all stages of life, including:
* Competitive parental leave (28 weeks full pay)
* Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)
* 10% non-contributory pension (increasing with length of service)
Reasonable Adjustments
We're an equal opportunities employer and aim to make our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know by emailing us.
Research indicates that applicants, especially from underrepresented groups, might be discouraged from applying if they do not meet all criteria or have been on an extended career break. If you believe you are a good fit and can demonstrate transferable experience, please apply, even if you do not tick every box.
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