Appointmentswww.jobs.the-actuary.org.uk To advertise your vacancies in the magazine and online please contact: Hazell Cockle, Tel: +44 (0)20 7316 9493, E-mail: hazell.cockle@incisivemedia.com Highfinance-ActuarialSpecialist RecruitmentTo apply for the roles detailed above please send your CV, in strictest confidence, to actuarial@highfinance.co.ukor for more information please call on 0207 337 8815. Highfinance Actuarial Ltd, 1st Floor, 107 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3A 4AA Tel: 0207 337 8800 Email: actuarial@highfinance.co.ukNEARLY/NEWLY QUALIFIED ACTUARY GENERAL Circa 16370k - 16390k + Bonus + Benefits LondonA major Insurance company with the visibility of attracting only the best people in the market requires a NEARLY/NEWLY qualified actuary to work across thebusiness. The successful candidate will initially be involved with reserving work which will then develop to focus on pricing all lines of business, working closely with the underwriters. To be considered you must have general insurance experience. Candidates with NO RESERVING experience are also welcome!. Personality is key as you will be delegating junior members of staff, driving the business forward and being an integral part of the team. Ref: RP658ACTUARIAL ANALYST GENERAL 16340k - 16355k + Benefits LondonFollowing an aggressive growth strategy, a leading underwriting agency is seeking an actuarial student with good exam progress to support the team8217s management in a variety of areas in the actuarial function. The successful candidate will work with the Pricing team assisting underwriters, and will subsequently get involved with Capital Modelling and Reserving. This is a fantastic opportunity to build upon your skills and get exposure to various parts of the business. The candidate must have some experience in Pricing, Reserving or Capital work. Ref: RP841CAPITAL MODELLING ACTUARY GENERAL 163Open + Benefits LondonWe are currently representing a major (re)insurance player in the market who is looking for a qualified actuary to support the capital management process within its company. Main responsibilities will be to help development corporate capital models and maintain the existing group wide models, research into capital setting and allocation, and much more. The role offers flexibility and autonomy working across the group with various departments. To be successful strong communication and previous capital experience is essential. Ref: RP841M&A ACTUARIAL STUDENT PENSIONS 16340k - 16360k + Bonus + Benefits LondonA global consultancy is looking for actuarial students to supplement their consulting team. Working closely with the corporate finance function, the role supports the deal process through from data collection, client meetings, negotiations and deal pricing. The successful candidate must have strong commercial understanding and be of a confident nature. Strong knowledge of defined benefit pension issues is important, along with the principles of corporate finance and the drive required to be involved with M&A project work. Good exam progress is important and you must be able to show ambition and enthusiasm through achievements to date. Flexibility for overseas travel is also important. Ref: MD177TECHNICAL PENSIONS SPECIALIST BUY-OUT 16365k - 163100k + Bonus + Benefits LondonThis established player in the buy-out sector is now looking for a technical specialist to support their deal process. A detailed knowledge of the defined benefit sector is essential with the awareness of regulatory and legal issues. The opportunity will involve dealing with enquiries, research, and preparation of reports, drafting policies, consultancy and case work handling in respect of new and existing business. There will be a significant requirement to assist in due diligence exercises in assessing scheme liabilities and risk. This will involve liaising with clients and their representatives in obtaining information, analysing the information provided and making recommendations as to the appropriate risk. Ref: MD429RISK AND PRODUCT MANAGEMENT ACTUARY LIFE 16375k 8211 163100k + Bonus + Significant Benefits LondonThis global reinsurer is seeking a Risk Actuary to play a key role in the Company8217s acquisition and management of profitable reinsurance business. The successful applicant will have significant input to the pricing model supported by an open remit to do research and review the market. For the right individual there is also the opportunity to promote the company through the profession and the press. You will need to have an interest and relevant experience in risk, product research and market developments. The profile of the opportunity will also mean the right person will have excellent communication and presentation skills. Ref: MD739PRODUCT PRICER 8211 LIFE (REINSURANCE) LIFE 16345k 8211 16360k + Bonus LondonA major international reinsurer is seeking a senior / nearly qualified Life student with pricing experience to come and fill a key and growing role within the business. Client facing experience or a general air of confident humility are vital, as is a strong presentational style. The role offers a chance to develop and nurture a strong commercial presence within the UK market that will allow you to establish a strong, prominent professional profile. An ideal opportunity to translate your existing consultancy or industry potential into a real presence in the profession. Ref: PC786ACTUARIAL ANALYST (ICA) LIFE 16335k 8211 16350k + Bonus + Significant Benefits LondonThis leading UK Insurance provider is looking for a Mid level to senior Actuarial Student to join their Corporate Actuarial ICA team. A rare opportunity for a student to be involved with the ICA process, this role offers fantastic exposure across the business and breadth of product lines. Developing relationships with key stakeholders including the FSA and the Executive Board the role will work closely with the ICA Actuary as well as offering exposure in the Risk arena and the considerations required for ICA. Going forward, the role offers a career path for an individual keen to fast track through to Senior Management and will be heavily involved in the interpretation and implementation of Solvency II across the business.Ref: PC281SWITCH INTO INVESTMENT INVESTMENT 163Open Nationwide Following substantial growth and business development, a rare opportunity has arisen in this leading Investment Consultancy practice, to make the switch into Investment Consulting. The client is looking for successful actuarial professionals from other actuarial disciplines at all levels to come and demonstrate their ability to thrive in the developing and expanding field of Investment Consulting. The successful candidate will get exposure to the breadth of the business including manager & asset research, structured products and bespoke client consulting solutions, will have ample opportunity to decide your area(s) of interest. Client facing skills are desirable, but not essential. Ref: JY289ALM SPECIALIST INVESTMENT 16380k - 163100k + Generous Bonus + Benefits LondonDue to winning new business, this ALM team within a top tier Asset Management firm is looking for top quality candidates to come on board and develop their offering to their Pensions, Life and General Insurance clients. In addition to being a quantitative group, this team is also client facing and will offer exposure to a wide range of the business. Ref: JY280SALES DIRECTOR BUY-OUT 16375k - 163100k + Bonus + Benefits London/South WestFollowing the growth in the buy-out market, a rare opportunity has arisen to join the sales team in UK8217s leading buy-out life insurance company. The client is looking for commercially minded Life or Pensions actuaries for the exciting and expanding arena of innovative buy-out solutions. High finance 184x225.indd 119/2/08 10:17:32049_Actuary_0308.indd 119/2/08 10:18:08
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