Actuarial Associate Director

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future.You'll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you're supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You'll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team. Together, we grow, belong and impact.

This is an exciting time to join Forvis Mazars. We are undergoing a period of major growth and have high ambitions in the area of financial services consulting. We are looking for ambitious and talented candidates to contribute to this growth and the continued success of our firm. For this role, we seek an Actuarial Associate Director to join our Life Insurance consulting team.

About the team

We use our expertise in actuarial, risk, and capital management to help clients manage the complexities inherent in their business. Our combination of technical and commercial expertise provides our client with insights and solutions, enabling effective decision-making by their leaders. You will work with national and international companies on UK and global projects covering a wide range of subjects.

About the role

The priority for this role will be delivering consulting projects across actuarial, risk and capital management topics. Project delivery, technical knowledge and communication skills will all be vital. We want you to add to the entrepreneurial spirit of the team as we grow and continue to expand into advisory markets.

What are we looking for?

• Strong knowledge of topics related to life insurance actuarial, risk and capital management (e.g. asset liability management, financial market risks, liquidity management, capital optimisation, etc). Experience advising on and delivering projects in these areas.
• Strong technical life insurance knowledge, especially Solvency UK. Understanding of life insurance business challenges, products and commercial environment (primarily UK but international awareness a benefit)
• Experience delivering complex projects relating to technical subjects. Proficient at developing and implementing frameworks
• Excellent PowerPoint and Word skills, having produced high-quality presentations and reports for a range of client stakeholders, including committees and c-suite sponsors
• Highly able to manage self and team to deliver complex work to demanding timescales. Flexibility to deal with the challenges of a dynamic environment
• Good interpersonal and communication skills. Able to explain complex topics clearly verbally and written, and able deal with client dynamics
• Proactive, high level of initiative and able to solve ambiguous and complex problems
• Contribute to a work environment that people find inclusive as a place to learn, grow and contribute
• Develop and maintain a strong network of contacts
• Develop an industry profile as an industry expert

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Forvis Mazars inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We recognise that being an inclusive and diverse organisation makes us stronger as a business.

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diverse nature of our clients and communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age, and disability. Forvis Mazars selects candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience.