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Key Responsibilities:
* Lead large-scale advisory projects for life insurance clients, ensuring delivery of high-quality outcomes
* Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior client executives and decision-makers
* Manage and inspire multi-disciplinary project teams, providing clear direction and mentorship
* Shape project strategy, offering expert insight across technical, commercial, and regulatory matters
* Drive business development activities including proposals, pitches, and thought leadership
* Support talent development within the team, fostering a culture of continuous learning
Core Areas of Work May Include:
* Financial and regulatory reporting oversight and enhancement
* Capital and risk management frameworks and governance
* Operating model design and efficiency improvements
* Strategic planning and commercial performance analysis
* Model governance, validation, and risk assessment
* Leading M&A advisory, due diligence, and post-deal integration support
Key Requirements:
* Extensive experience within the UK life insurance sector at a senior or Associate Director level
* Proven track record of leading complex, multi-stakeholder projects or strategic initiatives
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills with senior client executives
* Background in consulting or senior in-house roles with a focus on life insurance
* Ability to manage large teams and deliver complex projects on time and budget
If you have experience of any of the below, you could be a stand out candidate!
* Advanced model risk and model governance expertise
* Actuarial or financial model review, validation, and challenge
* Liquidity risk management, analysis, and stress testing
* Extensive involvement in M&A due diligence, integration, or carve-outs
* In-depth knowledge of Solvency II, IFRS 17, or internal capital models
* Strong data, analytics, and technology experience within insurance
* Leading delivery of complex transformation programs in UK Life Insurance
Work Environment:
* Hybrid working model (mix of office, home, and client site as needed)
* Can be based in London, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow
Why Apply?This is a unique chance to join a respected Consultancy as an Associate Director, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Life Insurance sector. You'll lead impactful projects, grow your leadership skills, and thrive within a supportive, inclusive culture. At Oliver James, we have a long-standing relationship with this business, and we've seen firsthand how personalised career progression and autonomy are genuinely valued here.