Actuary, Assumption Development, R&D

Company: The Actuary
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Location: London
Job Description:

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.

Bradley GrantSenior Executive ConsultantGoodman Massonbradley.grant@goodmanmasson.com0207 019 8869

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Posted: June 10th, 2026