Qualified Actuarial Consultants - Non- Life Reserving
Base Location: London, Manchester and Edinburgh plus network of 20 offices nationally:
KPMG UK offices | KPMG UK
The KPMG Actuarial Consulting function is a cornerstone of our business. Operating from our major UK offices we do work that matters, serving the country with diligence and expertise.
KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancies. We've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.
By encompassing a wide range of disciplines across a breadth of areas such as Customer Experience & Digital, Strategy, Forensic, Risk & Regulatory, People and Talent, and Operational & Financial Transformation, through to Cyber and Technology. We do that by immersing ourselves in our clients' organisations, applying sector knowledge and technology solutions to deliver the best possible outcomes.
As a Qualified Actuarial Consultant at KPMG you take a lead delivery role, managing small teams of advisors and auditors to a wide range of general insurance companies, in the Retail and Commercial sectors, including within Lloyd’s and the London Market. The entities that KPMG work with range from FTSE100 and global (re)insurers to smaller specialist insurers. You get the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects from pricing transformations to governance to data enrichment.
What will you need to do it?
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The successful candidate is expected to be a newly or near qualified actuary
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Degree in a numerate discipline; actuarial qualification preferred
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Proven track record in analytical or pricing leadership with experience in the London Market
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Innovative and entrepreneurial with the ability to bring clarity and structure to challenges that have not yet been solved.
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Excellent technical and modelling skills, with proficiency in pricing tools, large data analysis and portfolio management skills
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Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence strategic decisions.
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Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex concepts to audiences without technical backgrounds
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Solid understanding of London Market business
Technical & Functional
- 3 years + experience in pricing for London Market insurance
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Strong understanding of actuarial modelling and pricing using Hx Renew
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Proven experience in pricing model or technology transformation programmes
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Familiarity with underwriting processes and data requirements
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Understanding of regulatory requirements relevant to pricing governance
Leadership & Delivery
- Ability to influence and align senior stakeholders with competing priorities
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Strong communication skills – capable of simplifying complex issues for executive and non-technical audiences
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Highly organised, disciplined, and delivery-focused
Personal Attributes
- Proactive, pragmatic, and comfortable with ambiguity
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Collaborative partnership style with the confidence to challenge where needed
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Strong analytical mindset combined with commercial awareness
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Ability to work at both strategic and hands-on delivery levels
Skills we’d love to see/Amazing Extras:
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Previous experience gained within a consultancy, but we are open to considering Qualified Actuaries who come from within the General Insurance industry, but can demonstrate the abilities needed to work supporting senior management efforts to cultivate and maintain target client relationships, including assisting with proposals and the development of sales materials
To discuss this or wider Consulting roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.
Our Locations:
We are open to talk to Qualified Actuarial talent across the country but our core hubs for this role are:
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London Canary Wharf
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Manchester
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Edinburgh
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Bristol
With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.
Find out more:
Within Consulting we have a range of divisions and specialisms. Click the links to find out more below:
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Consulting at KPMG: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/consulting/
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ITs Her Future Women in Tech programme: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/people-culture/it-s-her-future/
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KPMG Workability and Disability confidence: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/need-support-let-us-know/
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