I specialise in Life Actuarial recruitment, working with life insurers and reinsurers to connect them with top talent, from recent graduates to director-level professionals.
With a background in psychology and a strong family connection to recruitment, I was naturally drawn to the industry. My role is all about creating opportunities&mdash;matching businesses with the right people while providing market insights and strategic hiring advice. I pride myself on honesty, transparency, and expectation management, ensuring a seamless process for both clients and candidates.
As an Opportunity Maker, I proactively identify potential, build strong relationships, and facilitate career-defining moves. The Eames Group value that resonates most with me is Cultural Connectivity&mdash;understanding people, their motivations, and how they fit within an organisation to drive long-term success.
Typical Roles Sourced:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li data-start="700" data-end="1010">Actuarial Pricing Associate BPA&nbsp;</li>
<li data-start="700" data-end="1010">Actuarial Pensions Consultant&nbsp;</li>
<li data-start="700" data-end="1010">Actuarial Manager (Systems/Reporting/Longevity/Pricing)&nbsp;</li>
<li data-start="700" data-end="1010">Associate Director &ndash; BPA Pricing&nbsp;</li>
<li data-start="700" data-end="1010">Actuarial Analyst (Systems/Reporting/Longevity/Pricing)&nbsp;</li>
<li data-start="700" data-end="1010">DB Pricing Actuary/Actuarial Analyst&nbsp;</li>
<li data-start="700" data-end="1010">Financial Reporting Actuary&nbsp;</li>
<li data-start="700" data-end="1010">Actuarial Director (Pensions or BPA)&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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London

Beatriz Fernández de Araoz

Specialist Disciplines

Life & Pensions

I am an associate director leading the life actuarial function working with life insurers, reinsurers and consulting firms, supporting candidates from graduates up to chief actuaries and chief risk officers.
Taking time to listen and really understand what both clients and candidates are looking for is key. In the actuarial market, there is always a shortage of talent, so I constantly look for ways to be creative in solving my clients&rsquo; recruitment challenges. I take an open, honest and consultative approach and will always prioritise quality over quantity.
I&rsquo;ve been in the life actuarial recruitment industry since 2001 and love that there is always something to strive for. I can always learn more and get better at my job, no matter how long I&rsquo;ve been doing it. I still get the same buzz and excitement today as I did 20 years ago!
Another side to my role is leading a team. I&rsquo;m fully dedicated to enabling my team to be the best that they can be and supporting them in their development and career aspirations. I love working with people who are professional, positive, high energy, and resilient and who show a willingness and desire to learn to build a successful career in recruitment.
What does being an opportunity maker mean to you? Bringing people together, making connections and enabling conversations to help businesses and individuals achieve their goals.
What Eames value resonates with you the most and why?
Personal Accountability. I think this is what makes a difference in building a good reputation in recruitment. In a niche market like ours, you have to take responsibility and ownership, not just delivering the good news; you need to have those tricky, honest conversations too.
Typical Roles Sourced:
<ul>
<li>Head of&nbsp;Financial&nbsp;Reporting&nbsp;</li>
<li>Head of Pricing&nbsp;</li>
<li>Life Consultant&nbsp;</li>
<li>Actuarial Systems Manager&nbsp;</li>
<li>Longevity Reinsurance Actuary&nbsp;</li>
<li>Protection Pricing Actuary&nbsp;</li>
<li>BPA Pricing Actuary&nbsp;</li>
<li>BPA Origination Actuary&nbsp;</li>
<li>Risk &amp; Capital Actuary&nbsp;</li>
<li>ALM Actuary&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Jo Frankham

I am a senior consultant at Eames Consulting, specialising in pensions actuarial recruitment. I work with a range of clients, from boutique firms to large consultancies, helping them secure the best actuarial talent at all levels&mdash;from part-qualified actuaries to seasoned professionals.
With over a decade of experience in recruitment, I bring deep market knowledge and a consultative approach to both clients and candidates. My focus is on building strong, long-term relationships, ensuring every placement is not just a technical fit but a cultural one too. I take pride in my ability to source candidates who align with a company&rsquo;s vision and team dynamic, providing detailed feedback and open communication throughout the process.
For me, being an Opportunity Maker is about thinking outside the box and creating opportunities where they might not seem obvious. The actuarial space is highly technical, but career success is just as much about cultural fit as it is about skill set. That&rsquo;s why Eames' value of Cultural Connectivity resonates with me&mdash;I know that for a career move to be truly successful, both the candidate and the client need to be the right match. Seeing the people I&rsquo;ve placed thrive in their careers, and even return to me for hiring support, is one of the most rewarding aspects of my role.
Typical Roles Sourced:
<ul>
<li data-start="741" data-end="1321">Pensions Actuary&nbsp;</li>
<li data-start="741" data-end="1321">Pensions Actuarial Analyst&nbsp;</li>
<li data-start="741" data-end="1321">Pricing Actuary (Life)&nbsp;</li>
<li data-start="741" data-end="1321">DB Pricing Actuary&nbsp;</li>
<li data-start="741" data-end="1321">Modelling Actuary (Life)&nbsp;</li>
<li data-start="741" data-end="1321">Financial Reporting Actuary (Life)&nbsp;</li>
<li data-start="741" data-end="1321">Actuarial Pensions Director&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Sarah O'Brien

Actuarial

Pensions Actuaries - move into Insurance

Pensions Actuaries - if you&rsquo;ve ever thought about moving into insurance, this is your moment! The BPA and longevity markets are booming, and demand for actuarial talent has never been higher. More roles, more variety, more influence. Right now, we&rsquo;re seeing opportunities across:
<ul>
<li>BPA Business Development / Execution (for the commercially driven)</li>
<li>BPA Transitions (for those who enjoy client delivery)</li>
<li>BPA Pricing (including leadership-level hires)</li>
<li>Longevity Reinsurance</li>
<li>Technical DB roles within BPA operations</li>
</ul>
From nearly-qualified through to Director level &mdash; there&rsquo;s real breadth, and real progression on offer. If you're ready to accelerate your career and make the move into insurance then let's have a conversation: jo.frankham@eamesconsulting.com / 07460 141467

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