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Date Added: Tue 06/01/2026

Life Actuary - Director, Actuarial Reporting And Methodology

London, UK
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Company: OLIVER JAMES

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: Salary negotiable

Oliver James are delighted to represent a leading international Life Insurance business who are looking to appoint a senior actuary into a Director level position with a focus on Reporting and Methodology.

In this role you will own the group reporting methodologies for IFRS 17 and other reporting metrics.

This role is best suited to a Qualified Actuary with 15+ years' experience and a deep technical understanding of IFRS 17.

You will be in a visible role within the organisation and will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact. You will support the business through periods of change, whether adapting to new products or regulatory change.

You will join a small, high calibre team in London. Although the role is influential and of significant importance to the business, the company is conscious of work/life balance. You will work closely with peers both in the UK and internationally.

Location: Central London - 2 x days per week in the office.

Salary: Circa £#removed#,000 + 30% bonus + package (Negotiable)

Management: One qualified actuary

Example Responsibilities:

  • Own IFSR 17 methodology
  • Write governance papers
  • Co-Chair the on the IFRS17 task force/tech forum
  • Present papers to approval committee and the audit committee.
  • Act as a peer review.

Required Experience:

  • Qualified Actuary - circa 10 years PQE, 15+ years' experience
  • Deep technical knowledge of IFRS 17 methodology
  • Confidence to own the methodology and communicate with senior stakeholders within the business.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, ideally experience presenting to committees.
  • Understanding of building relationships and communicating with international teams/colleagues.

Please apply today, or contact

Oliver James specialise in Actuarial Recruitment globally including the UK, Ireland, Europe, Bermuda, Caymans, APAC and the US. For a confidential career conversation, please contact

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