M&G plc

Methodology & Assumptions Actuary

Company
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/10/2025
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Description
At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns.

Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

Methodology & Assumptions Actuary

About The Role

Are you someone who thrives on solving complex problems and bringing clarity to ambiguity? Do you enjoy applying specialist technical knowledge in new and evolving situations? If so, this is your opportunity to join a collaborative team that plays a critical role in shaping how M&G values its products and manages change.

As a Methodology & Assumptions Actuary, you’ll be part of a team that transforms ideas into valuation-ready solutions. You’ll work across departments to deliver new products and strategies, while challenging existing methodologies to drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of new valuation methodologies, taking products from concept to balance sheet.
  • Manage the integration of new products into regular valuation cycles, ensuring robust implementation.
  • Collaborate with teams across the business to deliver innovative customer solutions and strategic initiatives.
  • Challenge and enhance existing methodologies and assumptions.
  • Provide expert support to the wider business on complex technical queries.

Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience

  • Nearly or newly qualified actuary
  • Strong knowledge of Solvency II and IFRS reporting
  • Specialist understanding of asset-liability management within regulatory frameworks.
  • Experience of annuity products and broader familiarity with other life and pension products

Desirable Experience

  • Experience of capital modelling or reporting
  • Assumption setting (economic or non-economic)

Recruiter: Matt Campbell

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.

M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro-divergent conditions. Being a Disability Confident Leader means that candidates who meet the minimum criteria of a job, will be offered an interview if they 'opt in' to the scheme when applying.

If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know by contacting us at: [email protected]
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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