Actuary, Assumption Development, R&D

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.

• 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.

• Nearly qualified or qualified actuary (IFoA, SOA or equivalent).
• Experience with in 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.

• 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 Grant
Senior Executive Consultant
Goodman Masson
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