Actuarial Director - Life Location: Bristol, Edinburgh & Other locations Capability: Advisory Apply for role Share on: Job details Location: Bristol, Edinburgh, London, Manchester Capability: Advisory Experience Level: Director Type: Full Time Business Area: Financial Risk Management Contract type: Permanent Job description The TeamAn opportunity has arisen for a Director to join KPMG’s Life Insurance Actuarial team. The successful candidate will work on the origination and execution of engagements across Life Insurance. Clients will include direct writers and reinsurers both in the UK and across the world. This is an ideal opportunity for a talented candidate to join a growing and ambitious Insurance Consulting team as an insurance specialist.You will be a core member of the Actuarial leadership team, supporting the partner team with developing and delivering on KPMG, Insurance and Actuarial Strategy. This will include leading specific propositions and introducing new business as well as delivering the Actuarial aspects of wider Consulting engagements, for example, as part of deals, risk or finance transformation work and contributing to the development of our actuarial team through training and performance management.The RoleYou will be responsible for:- Generating and leading Actuarial projects- Proposition development- Supporting the wider Insurance practice in generating and delivering wider insurance consulting opportunities- Leading the actuarial support for one or more insurance company audits- Leading and supporting broader go to market activities with other KPMG insurance teams, e.g. Deals, Risk and Regulatory and Finance Transformation- Performance management and development of more junior members of the Life actuarial teamAs part of this role, you will be expected to introduce new business into KPMG individually and collaboratively. You will be expected to build and maintain a network of potential clients and introduce other KPMG SME’s into that network as appropriate. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with KPMG’s risk and quality processes and any applicable professional or regulatory requirements. The PersonCandidates will need to have significant experience in Life Insurance for either a Consultancy, an insurer or reinsurer.To be considered, candidates will also require- Experience of presenting complex technical information in board level meetings- Exceptional people management skills with experience of leading and developing teams- A track record of developing and managing improvements or business propositions from first idea through to full implementation - It would be an advantageous for candidates to have gained Consulting experience, but this is not essential.- Ideally candidates will be a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, or equivalent.#LI-EH1 Apply for role About KPMG With offices across the UK, we are part of a global network of firms providing Audit, Tax & Law, Consulting, and Technology Services to diverse clients. Read more Our Values They provide us with a strong sense of identity, ensuring we can grow stronger. They bind us together, across our different backgrounds and cultures, and are common to each of us. Explore more about why Our Values matter. Read more Flexible hybrid working From role sharing and flexible start and finish times to home working, we'll try and support the flexible work patterns that best suit you. Read more Committed to inclusion We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues thrive and reach their full potential, whatever their identity or background. Read more Need support? Let us know We're a member of the Business Disability Forum so please get in touch if you'd like to discuss any adjustments that you might need in the application process - and if you are successful beyond this. Read more Disability Confident Leader We're a recognised leader in the Government's scheme. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for all experienced professional opportunities. Read more Recruitment agency policy We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies - you can see our policy on agencies here: Read more Similar vacancies you might be interested in Multiple locations Manager - Actuarial Life Advisory View more Multiple locations Defined Benefit Actuarial - Manager Tax & Law View more London Director - Procurement Transformation Advisory Advisory View more Multiple locations Director - Global Mobility Services Tax & Law View more Multiple locations Managed Services Director - Tax Reporting & Compliance Tax & Law View more Manchester Associate Director Advisory View more {"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Actuarial Director - Life","description":"
The Team
An opportunity has arisen for a Director to join KPMG’s Life Insurance Actuarial team. The successful candidate will work on the origination and execution of engagements across Life Insurance. Clients will include direct writers and reinsurers both in the UK and across the world. This is an ideal opportunity for a talented candidate to join a growing and ambitious Insurance Consulting team as an insurance specialist.
You will be a core member of the Actuarial leadership team, supporting the partner team with developing and delivering on KPMG, Insurance and Actuarial Strategy. This will include leading specific propositions and introducing new business as well as delivering the Actuarial aspects of wider Consulting engagements, for example, as part of deals, risk or finance transformation work and contributing to the development of our actuarial team through training and performance management.
The Role
You will be responsible for:
- Generating and leading Actuarial projects
- Proposition development
- Supporting the wider Insurance practice in generating and delivering wider insurance consulting opportunities
- Leading the actuarial support for one or more insurance company audits
- Leading and supporting broader go to market activities with other KPMG insurance teams, e.g. Deals, Risk and Regulatory and Finance Transformation
- Performance management and development of more junior members of the Life actuarial team
As part of this role, you will be expected to introduce new business into KPMG individually and collaboratively. You will be expected to build and maintain a network of potential clients and introduce other KPMG SME’s into that network as appropriate.
You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with KPMG’s risk and quality processes and any applicable professional or regulatory requirements.
The Person
Candidates will need to have significant experience in Life Insurance for either a Consultancy, an insurer or reinsurer.
To be considered, candidates will also require
- Experience of presenting complex technical information in board level meetings
- Exceptional people management skills with experience of leading and developing teams
- A track record of developing and managing improvements or business propositions from first idea through to full implementation
- It would be an advantageous for candidates to have gained Consulting experience, but this is not essential.
- Ideally candidates will be a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, or equivalent.
#LI-EH1
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