Job Category: Actuary Pricing Actuary
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Mid-Senior Level
Job Location: Bournemouth
Take the lead in driving impactful pricing strategies and innovations in the dynamic world of health insurance. This role offers the opportunity to shape critical components of pricing processes, engage with senior stakeholders, and mentor a high-performing team, making a lasting impact on business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Implement the Actuarial Control Cycle
- Data Management:
- Use expert judgment and domain knowledge to review data and model outputs.
- Perform detailed data analyses and propose innovative solutions to complex problems.
- Modelling:
- Critically evaluate assumptions, ensuring robust rationale and accuracy.
- Develop and present strategic recommendations, assessing risks and opportunities.
- Reporting:
- Address challenges effectively and justify assumptions and solutions with confidence.
Distil and Communicate Information
- Present actionable insights to senior management, influencing strategic and business planning.
- Proactively identify opportunities for optimisation and define future requirements beyond immediate needs.
Build and Transfer Skills
- Serve as a reference point for the team, setting high standards and sharing expertise.
- Coach and mentor Actuaries and Actuarial Specialists/Managers, identifying skill gaps and fostering development opportunities.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Drive quality and accountability within the team, maintaining a solution-oriented approach to challenges.
- Lead the team in achieving functional strategies and budgets while fostering engagement and continuous improvement.
- Work collaboratively within and across teams, maintaining clear, timely communication, and mediating effectively to resolve disputes.
What You Need to Thrive
- Qualifications & Expertise:
- Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (or equivalent) or significant experience in actuarial roles.
- Proven experience in financial services, particularly in health or life insurance.
- Technical Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in SQL, including complex query writing and editing.
- Strong working knowledge of Python and data libraries (e.g., pandas, numpy).
- Familiarity with advanced visualisation/dashboard tools like Power BI.
- Personal Attributes:
- A proactive approach to problem-solving with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
- Clear and confident communication, fostering collaboration and strategic thinking.
Why Join Us?
- Be at the forefront of developing and delivering innovative pricing strategies.
- Engage in a supportive, inclusive environment where your ideas and expertise are valued.
- Lead a high-performing team and contribute to shaping the future of health insurance.
- Access ongoing opportunities for personal and professional development.
Take the next step in your actuarial career—join our Health Pricing team and make a tangible impact on the future of financial services.
