Actuarial Lead (Policyholder Data)

A new solution for the validation and transformation of policyholder data used in actuarial modelling and assumption setting is being built. This fixed term role will own defining and documenting simplified and streamlined actuarial requirements for this solution. This role will also ensure that appropriate testing of the new data solution is done to demonstrate that these requirements are met and advise on and review the adequacy of controls in the new process.

This role is responsible for delivering high-quality actuarial insight while taking ownership of significant components of actuarial work. As a Manager or Expert, the role combines strong technical capability with accountability for delivery, ensuring outputs are robust, well-governed, and aligned to business objectives.

The role will provide guidance to others, and influence decision-making through clear, reliable insight. It operates with a high degree of autonomy, balancing technical delivery with leadership and subject-matter expertise, and contributes to the continuous development of actuarial capability within the wider team.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of the specification of data transformation and validation logic to ensure that the data used in actuarial modelling, experience analysis and assumption setting is materially correct and fit for purpose..
• Use actuarial knowledge and judgement to propose simplifications to data processing or to propose accepting limitations in data based on materiality.
• Provide technical oversight and review of data processing outputs to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with the transformation and model specifications.
• Advise on the controls that should be applied to the data processing and review the adequacy of the controls implemented.
• Translate complex actuarial findings into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Take accountability for delivery outcomes, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Support and guide colleagues, sharing knowledge to build capability across the team.
• Contribute to process improvements, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness of actuarial tools and approaches.
• Engage with stakeholders to align actuarial work with broader business priorities.
• Ensure all work in the team is documented to a high standard.

• Strong actuarial and analytical capability with the ability to manage complex workstreams.
• Experience working with policyholder data for reporting, experience analysis and/or assumption setting in UK Life Insurance.
• Deep understanding of actuarial principles and their application in modelling life and pensions products, including with profits.
• Ability to review, challenge, and enhance technical outputs with a high degree of accuracy.
• Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Capability to lead delivery.
• Collaborative approach with a focus on supporting the team and organisational goals.
• Continuous improvement and innovation mindset

Essential Skills:

• Actuarial modelling and data analysis
• Experience in Life actuarial reserving, experience analysis and/or assumption setting
• Knowledge of UK pensions and life insurance industry.
• Strategic and critical thinking
• Stakeholder engagement and influencing
• Quality assurance, controls and governance

Desirable Skills

• Actuarial valuation of annuities
• With profits
• Data management
• Experience with data tools such as SQL, Python and Databricks

Pulled from the full job description

• Annual leave
• Life insurance
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance, * A valuable pension scheme of up to 18% (13% made up of employer contributions and 5% employee contributions).
• Access to our Share Save and Share Incentive Plan, alongside financial wellbeing and support services to help give you real confidence to put your money to work.
• Enjoy 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays), with the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days. Our Time Off When You Need It policy gives you the flexibility - to balance work and personal commitments.
• Our market-leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave - because supporting families is an important part of our inclusive culture.
• Health & Protection cover includes Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you, with additional family options - for peace of mind.

At M&G, our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions. Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions. Through 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 offer workplace adjustments to ensure you have the support you need to succeed in your role.