R&D Actuary – Prestigious Life Reinsurer

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R&D Actuary – Prestigious Life Reinsurer

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R&D Actuary – Life Reinsurance (Nearly/Newly Qualified)

Location: London (Hybrid | 2 days per week in the office from September)

Company: Prestigious Global Life Reinsurer

Focus Areas: Assumption Development | Longevity & Protection | Europe & North America

About the Role

We are working with a prestigious global reinsurer expanding its actuarial R&D team in London to support rapid growth across markets. This is a newly created role, ideal for someone eager to grow with a company that values innovation, autonomy, and collaboration.

The Opportunity

Join a dynamic team focused on building market-leading assumptions from data extraction to final sign-off, initially focusing on trend analysis across longevity and protection lines, working closely with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and refine assumptions for longevity and protection portfolios.
  • Work on trend and base development streams.
  • Contribute to innovation through modeling, statistical analysis, and coding.
  • Collaborate with international teams in analytics, pricing, and product development.
  • Enhance skills in advanced actuarial and statistical methods (GLMs, survival models, etc.).

Candidate Profile

  • Nearly or newly qualified actuary (IFoA, SoA, or equivalent).
  • Experience in assumption development, pricing, or experience analysis.
  • Exposure to longevity or protection work.
  • Curious mindset with strong analytical skills.
  • Interest in developing skills in R, SQL, or Python.
  • Strong communication skills with a focus on innovation and improvement.

Why Apply?

  • Work on high-impact international projects.
  • Join a collaborative, cross-product team.
  • Gain dual exposure to protection and longevity markets.
  • Be part of a company that invests in its people and continuous improvement.

Contact: bradley.grant@goodmanmasson.com

In our company values, we aim for equity at all stages of recruitment. Please let us know if we can make the process more accessible to you.

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Posted: June 6th, 2026