Qualified Actuary

At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work.As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients and superior shareholder returns.

Through our behaviours of telling it like it is owning it now and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

Qualified Actuary Chief Actuary Team

The Chief Actuary is a statutory role that focuses on ensuring the financial wellbeing of the M&G Plc insurance business and forms part of our Finance Function. The Chief Actuary is responsible for the Actuarial Function as defined under Solvency II.

An opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Actuary to join the Chief Actuary Team on a permanent basis. You will assist the Chief Actuary in carrying out his statutory duties and the duties of the Actuarial Function.

This will include (with the rest of the Chief Actuarys team) monitoring the companys solvency and financial strength (including supporting the end-to-end process of reviewing the companys Solvency II valuations) assessing the adequacy of new business pricing underwriting and reinsurance arrangements and reviewing other management activities for their impact on solvency and financial strength. In doing this you will provide support and challenge to the rest of the business helping the company to continue to thrive and prosper under the Solvency II regulatory regime.

To be successful in this role you will need experience of the following:

• writing reports and papers;
• taking ownership of tasks allocated;
• communicating complex problems and issues effectively and succinctly to a variety of peers and managers;
• financial reporting or actuarial modelling for a life assurance company. With-profits experience is desirable (but not essential);
• drawing conclusions from complex data sources;
• constructively challenging and influencing a range of peers and stakeholders; and
• taking complex and ambiguous problems and quickly generating practical solutions.

Key responsibilities will include:

• supporting the review of the quarterly Solvency II valuation of with-profits business including managing timeline deliverables and documentation;
• reviewing papers for various committees to provide oversight and challenge in the areas relevant to the Chief Actuarys responsibilities;
• contributing to proposition and project work or other management activities as required;
• ensuring a strong control environment;
• recommending and implementing process improvements where appropriate.

By taking on the role of Qualified Actuary youll play a vital part in our vision. We need everyone to step up to their full potential at this exciting time for our business. So if youre inspired by the opportunity and if you have the necessary qualities then we urge you to apply.

We are willing to consider flexible working arrangements for all of our roles.

Work Level: Experienced Colleague

Recruiter: Matt Campbell

Close Date: 11th June 2025

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender ethnicity age sexual orientation nationality disability or long term condition we are looking to attract promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.

M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions disabilities or neuro-divergent conditions. Being a Disability Confident Leader means that candidates who meet the minimum criteria of a job will be offered an interview if they opt in to the scheme when applying.

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