Senior Actuarial Trainee commercial pricing team

Job Description

Canada Life UK looks after the retirement, investment and protection needs of individuals, families and companies. We help to build better futures for our customers, our intermediaries and our employees by operating as a modern, agile and welcoming organisation. Part of our parent company Great-West Lifeco, Canada Life UK has operated in the United Kingdom since 1903. We have hundreds of respected and supported employees committed to doing the right thing for our customers and colleagues. Canada Life UK is transforming to create a more customer-focused business by providing our customers with expertise on financial and tax planning, offering home finance and annuities propositions, and providing collective fund solutions to third party customers. Job Purpose The Canada Life commercial team located in Potters Bar, (Herts) are currently recruiting for a part qualified actuary to join them on the company student scheme. This position will support the data analysis team within the Commercial area which supports AnnuityPricing, Protection Pricing, Underwriting and Longevity Research teams. The role will involve maintaining and improving the MI and processes across the commercial area. This in turn will deliver enhanced insights into the business to support decision making. As a senior actuarial trainee at Canada Life, you will be responsible for providing actuarial, statistical and financial insight and analysis to management. You will have opportunity to advise the business or management to ensure that we are managing risk exposureto the business in order to satisfy our statutory responsibilities as well as the needs of policyholders and that of our regulators. Key Accountabilities - Assist in gathering and prioritising requirements for the different areas within the commercial team. - Support accurate and insightful commentary to immediate line management. The role holder will be developing sound understanding of statistical and financial models as well as the ability to practically and tangibly interpret analysis and make recommendations. - Support and make recommendations on the continuous improvement of department processes and procedures, taking into account up-to-date industry developments and issues to ensure to ensure the provision of a timely, accurate, commercial and efficient actuarialservice to the business and key stakeholders. General responsibilities• Ensure familiarity with risk management programs, as they impact this role, and follow appropriate risk management procedures to control, monitor and report on business activities • Ensure compliance with Company policies, regulatory, professional & legal requirements • Actively study for the qualification as a FIA (or equivalent) Desired Knowledge / Experience / Skills Technical Expertise- Ideally a demonstrable interest to work in a commercial environment - Knowledge and experience of R, VBA, Python or similar coding experience would be an advantage Developing knowledge and understanding of different actuarial disciplines including via student rotation.• Developing the ability to interpret as well as analyse information to provide insight for immediate line management. • Developing knowledge of a variety of statistical methods, models and controls, and their commercial application/implication. • Ability to develop and modify systems and spreadsheets, developing understanding of their commercial application/implication. • Intermediate to advanced MS excel skills demonstrating efficient use of spreadsheets and basic data manipulation skills • Ability to deliver work to a consistently high standard under tight time pressure with attention to detail Communication: • Strong analytical and report writing/drafting skills. • Can explain complexities in a straightforward and accurate way with coaching or support from managers. Relationship Building:• The ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across the actuarial function, acting with integrity and being a role model for the company values at all times • Being able to flex their style and approach to different individuals, with occasional coaching and support, in order to achieve a successful outcome. • Taking part in and making a valuable contribution in different roles via actuarial student rotation. Problem Solving & Accurate Judgement: • Able to effectively plan, organise and execute their own work with little supervision, making management aware of conflicting priorities and readjusting their workload accordingly. • Good problem solving skills and attention to detail, being able to identify issues and interdependencies, recommending a course of action with support and guidance from colleagues. • Can make some decisions independently in order to progress issues, and able to exercise sound judgement and commercial sense to understand the importance of different issues and assess when matters need to be escalated. • Proactive in approach to tasks and taking on new responsibilities. Developing Self • Actively studying for actuarial exams, usually being over half-way through their qualification. • An interested and inquisitive individual who is committed to their own ongoing professional and personal development. • Developing the ability to apply technical actuarial techniques and understand business/commercial implications. What youll like about working hereAs a Canada Life UK colleague, youll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive reward package including income protection, private medical insurance and life assurance, along with a generous pension and bonus scheme. Youll also receive the support youneed with your personal and professional development. Diversity and inclusionCanada Life is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our role as an employer of choice is to provide the right environment for talented people to do their best work, by respecting, understanding and valuing individual differences We appreciate that everyone has different work and life responsibilities. Were happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, including part time, for any of our roles should this be a requirement for you