Head R&D Actuary: VitalityLife

London Source: WhatJobs
See advert for pay

Overview

As Head R&D Actuary, you will steer long-term R&D strategy for VitalityLife, aligning innovation with growth and member needs. You will lead product development, pricing, and implementation, acting as a trusted adviser to senior leaders. The role combines strategic influence, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on modelling to shape a portfolio that drives commercial performance. You’ll foster a culture of curiosity and continuous improvement while delivering market-ready propositions.

Pay / Benefits

  • Bonus scheme
  • Pension matched up to 6% (up to 12% total)
  • Vitality health insurance with rewards
  • Life assurance (four times annual salary)
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Competitive salary and benefits

Responsibilities

  • Define and deliver the long-term R&D strategy for VitalityLife, aligning with business goals
  • Identify, assess and develop new product opportunities to strengthen market position
  • Shape portfolio direction from market insights to innovative actuarial solutions
  • Own end-to-end development of propositions from concept to launch
  • Develop actuarial models and scenario analyses for viability and strategic impact
  • Advise Executive leadership on strategy, pricing, and investment choices
  • Influence senior stakeholders across Product, Distribution, Finance, Operations, Digital and Technology
  • Sponsor cross-functional programmes delivering large-scale product enhancements
  • Monitor market dynamics and regulatory changes for competitive advantage
  • Build and develop a high-performing actuarial and product innovation capability

Key requirements

  • Postgraduate degree in a quantitative subject; FIA/FFA
  • Significant experience in a senior leadership role
  • Experience developing and launching complex financial or insurance products
  • Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking
  • Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
  • Exceptional presentation and communication skills
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and complex initiatives
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Experience with life protection products
  • Desirable: R, Python or SQL
  • Experience in management consulting, strategy or technology-led environments
  • stakeholder influence and communication
  • cross-functional leadership
  • strategic thinking
  • Advanced Excel and data analysis
  • R (Desirable)
  • Python (Desirable)

Full job description from WhatJobs. Apply for this role →

Back to all jobs

Help others hire with confidence

Reviews on Trustpilot

Worked with Verifera as a candidate or employer? Your honest review helps the next person trust verified hiring.