LOCATION: LONDON (HYBRID WORKING)

Keywords: actuarial expertise, quarterly close process, IFRS17 reporting, team collaboration, reserving assumptions, process improvement, business planning, specialty insurance

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced reserving actuary to join a leading general London market insurer in London as Deputy Head of Reserving on a short-term basis. This pivotal role is designed for a highly knowledgeable professional who thrives in collaborative environments and is eager to make a significant impact during a period of transformation. The successful candidate will play a crucial part in accelerating the quarterly close process, supporting the delivery of IFRS17 financials, and working closely with senior leadership. With a focus on teamwork, knowledge sharing, and process enhancement, this position offers you the chance to contribute meaningfully to business-critical projects while developing your own skills alongside respected industry experts. Flexible working opportunities and exposure to high-profile initiatives make this an ideal next step for those seeking both challenge and reward.

• Play a key role in shaping and delivering quarterly reserving processes that underpin critical financial reporting requirements, including UK GAAP, Solvency II, and IFRS17.
• Collaborate directly with senior leaders and cross-functional teams, ensuring your insights drive improvements across business planning and reserving activities.
• Enjoy flexible working opportunities within a supportive environment that values your expertise and encourages ongoing professional development.

WHAT YOU BRING:

To excel as Deputy Head of Reserving, you will bring extensive reserving experience. Your proven ability to manage large-scale reserving operations will be complemented by your skill in guiding teams through periods of change with empathy and clarity. You will have demonstrated success in delivering against tight deadlines while maintaining rigorous standards for accuracy. Your approachability ensures that colleagues feel comfortable seeking your guidance, while your analytical mindset allows you to identify areas for improvement proactively. A genuine passion for supporting others’ development-combined with your technical acumen-will enable you to thrive in this influential role.

• Approximately 10-15 years’ experience in reserving roles within consultancy or specialty insurance markets, demonstrating deep technical proficiency.
• Proven track record leading teams of up to 10 individuals in environments where collaboration is valued and knowledge sharing is encouraged.
• Extensive hands-on experience managing quarterly close processes under multiple accounting frameworks such as UK GAAP, Solvency II, and IFRS17.
• Strong background in calibrating reserving assumptions using advanced actuarial techniques tailored to complex portfolios.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively to cross-functional projects requiring actuarial input beyond core reserving activities.
• Experience supporting business planning cycles by providing actionable insights rooted in sound analysis.
• A history of successfully designing or implementing process improvements within finance or actuarial functions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a commitment to nurturing talent within teams through mentoring or coaching approaches.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-specialist audiences while maintaining attention to detail.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

As Deputy Head of Reserving, you will be at the heart of a dynamic finance function during a period of accelerated change. Your day-to-day responsibilities will see you partnering with senior leaders to deliver on complex reserving tasks while also driving forward key projects that support regulatory reporting requirements. You will have the opportunity to influence how processes are shaped and improved, ensuring they remain fit for purpose in an evolving landscape. By mentoring colleagues and collaborating widely across departments, you will help foster a culture of openness, learning, and shared success. Your ability to balance technical excellence with interpersonal sensitivity will be essential as you navigate competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes that support both immediate needs and long-term goals.

• Lead significant aspects of the quarterly reserving process, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of results under UK GAAP, Solvency II, and IFRS17 frameworks.
• Calibrate reserving assumptions across the syndicate by applying your deep actuarial knowledge and collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure robust methodologies.
• Provide expert input into project work led by both the reserving team and other functions, contributing valuable perspectives that enhance overall outcomes.
• Support the business planning process by offering analytical insights and helping to align reserving strategies with broader organisational objectives.
• Shape the design of process improvements within reserving and reporting functions, championing best practices from ideation through to implementation.
• Mentor and guide team members, fostering an inclusive environment where knowledge is shared openly and everyone feels supported in their professional growth.
• Work closely with the Head of Reserving and Chief Actuary to ensure all deliverables meet high standards of accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to provide actuarial input where required, building strong relationships that facilitate effective communication and problem-solving.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement culture by identifying opportunities for efficiency gains or enhanced controls within existing processes.

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced reserving actuary to join a leading general London market insurer in London as Deputy Head of Reserving on a short-term basis. This pivotal role is designed for a highly knowledgeable professional who thrives in collaborative environments and is eager to make a significant impact during a period of transformation. The successful candidate will play a crucial part in accelerating the quarterly close process, supporting the delivery of IFRS17 financials, and working closely with senior leadership. With a focus on teamwork, knowledge sharing, and process enhancement, this position offers you the chance to contribute meaningfully to business-critical projects while developing your own skills alongside respected industry experts. Flexible working opportunities and exposure to high-profile initiatives make this an ideal next step for those seeking both challenge and reward.

• Play a key role in shaping and delivering quarterly reserving processes that underpin critical financial reporting requirements, including UK GAAP, Solvency II, and IFRS17.
• Collaborate directly with senior leaders and cross-functional teams, ensuring your insights drive improvements across business planning and reserving activities.
• Enjoy flexible working opportunities within a supportive environment that values your expertise and encourages ongoing professional development

To excel as Deputy Head of Reserving, you will bring extensive reserving experience. Your proven ability to manage large-scale reserving operations will be complemented by your skill in guiding teams through periods of change with empathy and clarity. You will have demonstrated success in delivering against tight deadlines while maintaining rigorous standards for accuracy. Your approachability ensures that colleagues feel comfortable seeking your guidance, while your analytical mindset allows you to identify areas for improvement proactively. A genuine passion for supporting others’ development-combined with your technical acumen-will enable you to thrive in this influential role.

• Approximately 10-15 years’ experience in reserving roles within consultancy or specialty insurance markets, demonstrating deep technical proficiency.
• Proven track record leading teams of up to 10 individuals in environments where collaboration is valued and knowledge sharing is encouraged.
• Extensive hands-on experience managing quarterly close processes under multiple accounting frameworks such as UK GAAP, Solvency II, and IFRS17.
• Strong background in calibrating reserving assumptions using advanced actuarial techniques tailored to complex portfolios.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively to cross-functional projects requiring actuarial input beyond core reserving activities.
• Experience supporting business planning cycles by providing actionable insights rooted in sound analysis.
• A history of successfully designing or implementing process improvements within finance or actuarial functions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a commitment to nurturing talent within teams through mentoring or coaching approaches.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-specialist audiences while maintaining attention to detail