DB Actuary

Overview

A growing UK-based life insurer is expanding its Defined Benefit (DB) function and is looking for a DB Actuary to support member option calculations and technical oversight within a high-performing operations environment. This role offers a strong mix of technical work, stakeholder interaction, and process improvement, with clear opportunities for progression as the team continues to scale.

• Perform and review complex DB member option calculations, including non-standard cases.
• Act as a technical subject matter expert to support wider teams.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of calculation tools.
• Support onboarding of new schemes and ensure calculation accuracy.
• Assist in mentoring and developing junior team members.

• Experience in DB pensions (consultancy or insurer).
• Exposure to bulk annuities or DB de‑risking is highly desirable.
• Part/near/fully qualified actuary (or equivalent experience).
• Strong Excel skills; coding (Python/VBA etc.) beneficial but not essential.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.

• Join a growing and well-invested DB business.
• Opportunity to move beyond BAU calculations and influence processes/tools.
• Clear career progression within an expanding team.

Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.