Actuary - UK Reinsurance

Actuary - UK Reinsurance at Met Life

This role plays an integral part in the UK Reinsurance line of business of Retirement Income Solutions (RIS). The RIS business offers a wide variety of products, including pension risk transfer products, UK Reinsurance, GIC/Funding agreements, stable value products, structured settlements, Institutional Income Annuities and PRB & S  Products.

The successful candidate reports to the Director & Actuary, UK Reinsurance, and supports new product development, client expansion, collateral operations, and reporting for the UK Funded Reinsurance product. The role develops external client relationships, interacts closely with RIS business partners such as Investments, Operations, IT, Legal, Compliance, Risk, Actuarial, Pricing, and Finance, and contributes to business growth.

• Maintain and develop strong external client relationships with UK Reinsurance cedant and broker partners.
• Contribute to product development of UK Funded Reinsurance, including new client negotiations, collaboration with investment teams, and development of robust client collateral reporting.
• Lead regular collateral management and monthly exposure reviews for all cedants, ensuring collateral amounts meet contractual obligations and compliance with cedent Investment Guidelines.
• Create strong operational controls and procedures to meet contractual requirements.
• Experiment with and develop new tools and procedures to streamline collateral operations.
• Promote a culture of listening, accountability, collaboration, and transparency, fostering an inclusive and diverse environment.
• Partner with Finance, Investments, Pricing, Valuation, R&D, Risk, and Legal to structure deals and manage in-force business.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Economics, or related discipline.
• FSA, ASA or CFA with 5+ years of insurance and/or reinsurance industry experience.
• Ability to understand technical product contracts for collateral calculations and investment guideline compliance.
• Strategic and analytical thinker with strong financial modeling and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a highly matrixed environment.
• Self‑starter with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Team player who builds broad internal and external relationships.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

• General understanding of institutional asset management and portfolio analysis.
• Strong technical skills with automation and reporting tools.
• Understanding of reinsurance strategies and annuity products.

Hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.

Base salary range: $114,000 - $152,100. Eligible for annual short‑term incentive compensation. Benefits are subject to plan terms.

Comprehensive health plan including medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental. Disability coverage, life insurance, legal services, retirement pension, 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on insurance products, Employee Assistance Program, digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance, and more.

Met Life is a leading financial services company providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Met Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to protected characteristics as defined by applicable law. Accommodations for disabilities are available upon request.

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