Lead Reserving Actuary

This is a high-profile opportunity for an experienced reserving actuary to take ownership of the reserving function across a diverse specialty portfolio. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across underwriting, finance and executive leadership, providing insight that directly influences business decisions and portfolio strategy.

The role offers a blend of technical reserving work, stakeholder management and team leadership, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their influence within a growing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the quarterly reserving process across multiple Lloyd's and London Market classes.
• Review reserve analyses, recommend appropriate booking levels and present results to senior management.
• Own reserving governance, documentation and validation processes.
• Provide reserving insights to underwriting teams, identifying trends, emerging risks and areas of opportunity.
• Support regulatory reporting, audit requirements and Solvency UK deliverables.
• Partner closely with Finance on financial reporting and business planning activities.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives within the reserving function.
• Manage and develop more junior actuarial team members.
• Act as a key point of contact for external auditors and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to wider actuarial and strategic projects across the business.

About You

• FIA qualified (or equivalent).
• Strong reserving experience within the Lloyd's and/or London Market.
• Comfortable leading reserve reviews and communicating recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing projects and, ideally, mentoring or managing junior actuarial team members.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and financial reporting requirements.
• Commercial mindset with an ability to translate technical findings into actionable business insight.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer?

• Genuine opportunity to shape reserving processes and influence business strategy.
• Joining a team with a great internal reputation, and a business with an excellent culture.
• High visibility role.
• Hybrid working model with 2-3 days per week in the London office.
• Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.

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