Senior Actuary

Senior Actuary £900 - £1,100 per day (umbrella) Short term contract LondonMy client, a forward-thinking insurance company are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Senior Actuary to join their high-performing actuarial function. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified (or near-qualified) professional to play a pivotal role in shaping pricing strategy, risk management frameworks, and long-term financial sustainability across a diverse insurance portfolio.Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth actuarial analysis to support pricing, reserving, and forecasting activities
• Develop, maintain, and enhance actuarial models for life, health, casualty, annuity, and pension products
• Perform detailed risk assessments to estimate potential financial exposure and outcomes
• Construct and analyse probability tables relating to fire, natural disasters, mortality, morbidity, unemployment, and other insured events based on statistical data and relevant research
• Translate complex actuarial findings into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership
• Contribute to regulatory reporting and ensure compliance with applicable standards

Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or a related field
• Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) designation, or actively progressing toward qualification
• Extensive relevant actuarial experience within insurance, pensions, or financial services
• Proven experience working through the full development cycle of a significant change programme
• Strong analytical, modelling, and problem-solving capabilities