Actuarial Manager - Product
Posted 21 hours 31 minutes ago by Oliver James Associates Ltd.
- Location: South West England (3 days/week in the office)
- Type: Permanent Full-time
- Sponsorship Available: Yes
About the Opportunity
A leading UK-based financial services business is hiring into its growing Products team. This is an exciting time to join a company undergoing reinvestment and transformation-driven by innovation, Consumer Duty standards, and a commitment to performance excellence.
We're looking for qualified and/or nearly qualified actuaries who are collaborative, curious, and confident communicators. Whether you're stepping into your first management role or growing your managerial expertise, this is a great platform to broaden your impact in a high-visibility, dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead or support product governance and product development initiatives across lines of business.
Tweak, refine, and maintain existing products to ensure they meet client needs and regulatory expectations (e.g., Consumer Duty).
Collaborate with wider teams, many of whom are not technical product experts - requiring clear communication of charges, illustrations, and structures.
Manage multiple projects across the year; balance technical analysis with stakeholder engagement.
Work closely with junior actuaries and graduates, supporting their development through coaching and line management (for managers).
Ideal Candidate
Qualified or nearly-qualified actuary (nearing qualification).
Open to broad background in product development, pricing, or technical actuarial roles.
Strong communication skills - able to explain complex ideas clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
Personable, outgoing, and collaborative - thrives in a people-first culture.
Willing to work on-site 3 days/week to engage with the team and business.
Why Apply?
Join a high-performing, fast-paced team of 30+ actuaries and product specialists.
Be part of a visible team with regular exposure to senior leadership.
Opportunity to work on diverse projects spanning technical work, coaching, and strategic product evolution.
Real opportunity for career progression - with visibility to board-level stakeholders and room to move into broader leadership roles.