• A prestigious global life reinsurer is seeking a nearly qualified or qualified actuary to join their Research & Development team in a role focused on assumption development across both Protection and Longevity markets. This is an outstanding opportunity for an actuary looking to deepen their technical expertise whilst gaining exposure to cutting-edge actuarial research, experience analysis and assumption development.

The role offers the chance to work on high-profile projects that directly influence pricing, product development and strategic decision-making across international markets. Working alongside experienced actuarial researchers, medical analytics specialists, data scientists and senior stakeholders, you will play a key role in developing the assumptions that underpin a wide range of life and health reinsurance solutions.

Key Responsibilities • Contribute to the development of best estimate assumptions through data sourcing, experience analysis, statistical modelling and validation. • Support the application of innovative actuarial techniques to assumption setting across Protection and Longevity portfolios. • Provide challenge and insight to pricing assumptions and methodologies. • Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across actuarial, pricing and product development teams. • Contribute to actuarial research projects, internal analysis and thought leadership initiatives. • Work closely with specialist teams including Medical Analytics and Data Science to develop market-leading insights. • Support the development of junior colleagues and contribute to a collaborative and innovative team culture. • Present technical findings and recommendations to a variety of audiences across the business. Requirements • Nearly qualified or qualified actuary (IFoA, SOA or equivalent). • Experience within life insurance, reinsurance or consultancy. • Exposure to assumption development, experience analysis, pricing or actuarial modelling. • Understanding of Protection and/or Longevity business. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Experience working with experience studies, trend modelling or actuarial investigations. • Programming skills including SQL, R, Tyche or similar tools. • Knowledge of statistical and actuarial techniques such as Generalised Linear Models (GLMs) and Survival Models. • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines. • Passion for innovation, continuous improvement and technical excellence.

Why Consider This Opportunity? • Exposure across both Protection and Longevity markets. • Opportunity to work within a highly respected actuarial research and development function. • Collaboration with specialist Medical Analytics and Data Science teams. • International exposure across Europe and North America. • Strong emphasis on innovation, research and technical development. • Excellent opportunity for a nearly qualified actuary to broaden their experience and accelerate their progression within reinsurance. To discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact: Bradley Grant Senior Executive Consultant Goodman Masson