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DECLAN WHITEFORD

Director at Pramerica, supporting Prudential Financial’s Model Risk Management Group within the ERM organisation.

Where are you based?

Letterkenny, Ireland.

What volunteer role(s) do you do for the IFoA?

I’m in the Data Science Collaboration MIG. I also took part in the IFoA’s Data Science Certifi cate pilot programme, and support the exam assessment team.

How long have you been volunteering?

I started volunteering in 2018, as a ‘Guinea Pig’ within the exam setting process.

What’s involved in your role(s)?

As part of the Data Science pilot programme, I took the course and provided feedback on which aspects I found useful and which could be refi ned. The Data Science MIG’s goal is to promote knowledge of data science among actuaries.

What motivates you to volunteer for the IFoA?

Pushing myself to learn from others.

What have you/do you hope to achieve in your volunteer role?

I would like to help shape how the IFoA drives adoption of data science.

What new skills or knowledge do you think you have developed?

I now have a greater appreciation for how the likes of computer vision and natural language processing could be applied in an actuarial context. The MIG has granted me opportunities to improve my public speaking skills.

Has this assisted your lifelong learning?

It has been a great way for me to broaden

“It has been a great way for me to broaden my horizons”

my horizons, as well as learn from others.

Do you think volunteering has helped you in your day job?

I have benefi tted from the resources that the IFoA has to off er, both from a technical and a professional perspective.

Have there been any memorable moments?

I had the opportunity to speak at the IFoA’s inaugural The Actuary as a Data Scientist event. It was fascinating to see how other actuaries were leveraging data science techniques, and it encouraged me to volunteer for the Data Science Certifi cate pilot.

How do you balance your day job and your volunteer role?

My employer is supportive in allowing me to put time aside. That said, the volunteering roles are really fl exible.

How do you relax away from the offi ce?

The lockdown has encouraged me to buy a bike, so I’ve been taking advantage of the scenic north coast of Ireland.

What would you say to others considering a volunteer role?

You will be really surprised at how getting involved in one thing can open doors!

Who is your role model – in life or in business?

I listen to a lot of sport podcasts and try to think how some of those experiences could positively infl uence my life.

What was your earliest dream job?

Sports journalist.

What word best describes you?

Dedicated.

Do you prefer a staycation or holiday abroad?

I’ve always preferred a holiday abroad – a recent trip to Croatia was a highlight! But I suspect we will now start to have a greater appreciation for staycations.

If you were locked in a famous building for one night...which would it be and why?

Currently I would be happy to go to any restaurant or pub – famous or otherwise.

What would you consider to be the most brilliant moment of your career to date?

In 2013 I won a scholarship from the Ireland-US Council – that moment kick-started my career with Pramerica and Prudential Financial.

To share your volunteer involvement or fi nd out about volunteering for the IFoA, contact: debbie.atkins@actuaries.org.uk

Actuarial Professionals

Various Fixed Term Contracts - register your interest! Wythall, South Birmingham (B47) Ref: 3810

It’s been a very busy time for us as a result of our last acquisition and with further M&A activity on the horizon this is set to continue. As a result it has generated lots of opportunities across the organisation and we will need a number of new resources to help us deliver all the work required.

As we continue to move ahead with our last acquisition and prepare ourselves for future activity we have a high demand for a variety of Actuarial Professionals to join the Phoenix family to hit the ground running and get involved in a mixture of BAU and project work!

If you want a role that can off er you variety, the right exposure and opportunity to get involved with things you haven’t before then now’s the time to register your interest with us!

This is a fantastic opportunity and one not to be missed...

Over the next coming months we have lots of Fixed Term Contract positions for candidates with experience as the following: • Qualifi ed Actuary’s • Actuarial Analysts • Senior Actuarial Technicians • Senior Actuarial Reporting Technicians

We are looking for these individuals to work in the following departments: • With profi ts Management • Review • Actuarial Reporting • Finance & Actuarial Systems • Production • Investments

If you would like to register your interest then send your CV to us and we will take a look and see if your skills and experience match any of our roles. If you don’t hear back from us then please don’t worry, we may just not have a role suitable at that time.

For more information on whom we are and all the amazing things we do, take a look at our careers site at the link below:

https://www.thephoenixgroup.com/careers.aspx

We look forward to hearing from you!

N.B. When on the Phoenix Careers site, fi rst time visitors will be asked to register before applying.

Closing date: Midnight, Friday 31st July 2020

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Contact: rafaela.fakhre@eamesconsulting.com | 0203 846 5909

RESERVING MANAGER - LONDON MARKET London, up to £100,000 + bonus + benefits

This is a newly created reserving position with one of the leading London Market insurers. The role is reserving focused and will have responsibility over all commercial lines of business. You will be mentoring a team of analysts, whilst reporting up to into the Chief Actuary. Duties will include quarterly reserving, reporting, SII Technical Provisions and business planning. You will also have a huge amount of interactions with various senior stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step up into a lead role. The team underneath you is talented and will benefit from having someone with experience to come in and provide guidance. The ideal candidate will be a qualified with demonstrable exam progress. Reserving experience is essential for the role, but this does not necessarily need to be from the London Market.

Contact: curtis.browning@eamesconsulting.com | 0207 092 3242

Our team work on both permanent and contract opportunities across life and non-life insurance and the pensions and investment markets. If you are looking for your next career move or to discuss other opportunities we may have, get in touch with a member of our team today for a confidential discussion. Alternatively, please visit our website for more information on the opportunities our consultants are working on.

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PRICING ACTUARY (TREATY) London, £100,000

A London Market insurer is looking to hire a Pricing Actuary to focus on the Treaty portfolio. The role will cover pricing across Property, Speciality and Casualty focusing on individual case pricing and model development. The jobholder will be commercially aware, providing the Brokers and Underwriters with client support, whilst supporting junior team members with their ongoing development. The ideal candidate is near to fully qualified with London Market case Pricing experience. Preferably candidates will have experience using R in a pricing capacity.

Contact: james.rydon@eamesconsulting.com | 0207 092 3239

PRICING ACTUARY - MULTI-LINE London, up to £70,000 + bonus + benefits

One of the leading MGAs is looking to hire a nearly/newly qualified actuary into their growing Analytics function. This will report into the Group Chief Actuary directly. You will have the opportunity to work on a mixture of pricing, model and tool development, individual risk pricing and support the international business. Working closely with Underwriters is a huge part of the role so you should feel comfortable with building and maintaining relationships across the board. There is also the opportunity to get involved with some reserving. The ideal candidate will be part/nearly or newly qualified and have previous pricing experience in either Lloyd’s, Commercial or Personal lines of business. Experience in either Casualty or Health pricing would also be advantageous.

Contact: curtis.browning@eamesconsulting.com | 0207 092 3242

SENIOR ACTUARIAL ANALYST London, £65,000

A leading Commercial insurer is looking to hire a Senior Actuarial Analyst to undertake a mixed position, covering Pricing, Reserving and Capital Modelling. The successful candidate will focus on pricing a variety of risks in accordance with the underwriters, supporting the quarterly reserving process and providing input into actuarial and underwriting strategy. The insurer is also keen to begin integrating R into their pricing processes, as such part of the role would surround innovating the Pricing framework. The ideal candidate is a part qualified actuary, preferably with Commercial Reserving or Pricing experience.

Contact: sam.baker@eamesconsulting.com | 0207 092 3230 PRICING ANALYST London, £70,000

A London Market MGA is seeking a Pricing Analyst to assist the Pricing Manager across all lines of business. The purpose of the role is to integrate machine learning techniques and coding capabilities into the pricing framework, whilst also conducting individual case pricing. The role will also involve analysing portfolio profitability and proactively seeking methods of improvement. The ideal candidate has Personal or Commercial lines pricing experience and is looking to transition into the Lloyd’s Market. More specifically GLM and Machine Learning experience is essential, with a background in R also desired.

Contact: sam.baker@eamesconsulting.com | 0207 092 3230

REINSURANCE PRICING ANALYST / SENIOR ANALYST - LONDON MARKET London, up to £60,000 + bonus + benefits A leading reinsurer is looking to hire a part/nearly qualified actuary to focus on reinsurance pricing. You will focus on pricing treaty business and report into the Pricing Manager. The role will be mainly focused on pricing, but you also have the opportunity to work on capital modelling and will have a huge amount of interaction with internal and external stakeholders. You are also joining one of the most talented reinsurance teams in the market and will get to learn from highly respected colleagues. The ideal candidate will be part or nearly qualified and have made demonstrable progress with the actuarial exams. Previous Pricing experience is essential to the role. Any experience in pricing Commercial, Lloyd’s or Reinsurance business would be advantageous.

Contact: curtis.browning@eamesconsulting.com | 0207 092 3242

RETAIL PRICING ACTUARY London, £60,000-£100,000

A prominent London Market insurer is looking to bring on board a Pricing Actuary to focus on their Retail portfolio. This position will cover both individual case pricing and the implementation of GLM analysis, aiming to positively develop the commercial pricing frameworks. The role will also be strongly client facing, supporting the Brokers negotiations, and continuously monitoring the portfolio. The ideal candidate is a near to fully qualified Actuary with GLM focused pricing experience, preferably across Retail business.

Contact: sam.baker@eamesconsulting.com | 0207 092 3230

At the back Appointments The pandemic has changed every aspect of daily life. Both our home and working lives have been transformed over the last few months, and in ways we never thought possible. As we emerge into this next phase, what could the future look like for the Actuarial market?

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Which of the below is most important to you when applying for an Actuarial contract?

IR35 Status 40%

How do you think the IFRS 17 reform delay will impact the Actuarial contract market in 2021?

No change 26%

Out of the below, which are you least likely to consider for your next Actuarial contract?

Outside IR35 on a lower rate 38%

Nature of the work 30% More permanent vacancies 24% Same rate via umbrella 24%

Duration/chance of extension 6% More IFRS 17 contracts 43% Higher rate via umbrella 7%

Rate 24% More BAU contracts available 7% Fixed term contract 31%

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What would you like the future working practices for actuaries to look like?

Complete Homeworking 22%

Out of the below, what would be your main factor in pursuing a new permanent Actuarial position?

Flexibility 21%

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FEATURED ROLES: GLOBAL: 607 / LIVE UK: 253 / LIFE: 311 / GI: 138 / CONTRACT: 67 / PENSIONS: 67 / INVESTMENT: 24

Pricing Manager City of London £90,000 - £110,000

Ross Anderson +44 (0) 203 861 9206 ross.anderson@ojassociates.com

Senior Reserving Analyst Hampshire or London £50,000 - £70,000

Tom Ingram +44 (0) 203 861 9154 tom.ingram@ojassociates.com

Reinsurance Actuarial Analyst London Negotiable

Sophie Price +44 (0) 203 861 9126 sophie.price@ojassociates.com

Senior ERM Actuary GI City of London £800 - £1300 per day

Charlotte Smith +44 (0) 203 808 8180 charlotte.smith@ojassociates.com

Actuarial Manager Surrey Negotiable

Jack Johnson +44 (0) 203 861 9176 jack.johnson@ojassociates.com

Interim MoSes/ RAFM Developer London (Remote contract) £600 - £1000 per day

Luc Atkinson +44 (0) 203 861 9128 luc.atkinson@ojassociates.com

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CHIEF ACTUARY Qualified Growing International Business EXCLUSIVE

NON-LIFE LONDON STAR6275

Take up a Chief Actuary role with a diverse and challenging portfolio of responsibilities in an international environment where you will work with a wide range of professionals. Please contact us now to discuss this exclusive role. GROUP HEAD OF CAPITAL Qualified Dynamic Global Business EXCLUSIVE

NON-LIFE LONDON STAR6274

Work closely with the CFOs within this leading group to ensure the regulatory capital requirements are fulfilled. Knowledge of international regulatory regimes is essential, ideally including SII, SST and BSCR.

ACTUARIAL CAPITAL EXPERT

Qualified Market Leader NON-LIFE LONDON STAR6266

Use your London Market experience and leadership abilities in this superb role, which offers extensive stakeholder interaction and requires you to solve complex technical problems.

RESERVING MANAGER

Part-Qualified / Qualified Major Insurer NON-LIFE LONDON / SOUTH EAST STAR6304

In this key role, you will manage our client’s independent reserve review, validate the internal model results, assist with scenario testing, and assess the strategic plan and reinsurance coverage.

PRICING EXPERT EXCLUSIVE Qualified Leading Insurer LIFE LONDON STAR6299

Use your commercial awareness and technical strengths in this visible and strategic pricing role. Candidates seeking part-time hours or other agile working arrangments will be considered.

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PIONEER

Part-Qualified / Qualified Market Leader LIFE LONDON STAR6282

An ideal opportunity for an innovative and collaborative actuary, who enjoys the strategic aspects of product development, to use their keen market knowledge to build and retain competitive advantage.

ANALYTICS & CONSULTANCY

Qualified Major Group NON-LIFE LONDON STAR6297

Use your London Market and Solvency II knowledge, along with strong consulting skills, to create and deliver high-quality analytics for institutions with complex insurance and risk-financing requirements.

SENIOR REPORTING ACTUARY

Qualified Major Client LIFE FLEXIBLE / WORK-FROM-HOME STAR6300

Utilise your excellent influencing skills, and your knowledge of Solvency II and actuarial techniques (e.g. reserving, capital modelling, economic valuation calculations), to assist in the coordination of regulatory reporting.

MARKET RISK

Qualified Award-Winning Business LIFE PENSIONS LONDON STAR6288

Provide analytical capability to the market risk modelling team, designing and implementing updates to market models. You will develop appropriate capital modelling treatments for new asset classes and structures.

PRICING ACTUARY

Qualified Leading-Edge Client NON-LIFE HEALTH LONDON / SPAIN STAR6303

In this key role, you will provide actuarial support to an international healthcare team in the development and maintenance of technical pricing models for the business in all territories.

CAPITAL OPTIMISATION - 12-MONTH FTC

Qualified Leading-Edge Firm LIFE FLEXIBLE LOCATION STAR6296

Use your detailed knowledge of capital, liquidity and ALM to take ownership of our client’s capital optimisation capabilities, and play a key role in developing the culture and operating model of the Chief Actuary function.

INSURANCE DE-RISKING SPECIALIST

CFA / Qualified Leading Client LIFE PENSIONS LONDON STAR6287

A key role, supporting the implementation of insurance de-risking transactions and strategy initiatives, where you will undertake complex problem-solving exercises and challenging calculations.

SCHEME ACTUARY

Qualified Leading Employer PENSIONS SOUTH WEST STAR6253

Leverage your excellent track record of delivery to pension scheme trustees to take responsibility for a large portfolio of clients, whilst contributing to the development of services, and getting involved in a variety of projects.

INVESTMENT - CLIENT STRATEGY

CFA / Qualified Global Investment Specialist INVESTMENT LONDON STAR6234

A fantastic role, building upon your pension scheme investment strategy experience, using your knowledge of multiple asset markets, and your first-rate communication, people and technical skills.

SENIOR INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

Qualified Leading Client INVESTMENT NATIONWIDE STAR6258

Seeking an investment professional with gravitas, enthusiasm and commercial acumen to be the Lead Investment Consultant on the full spectrum of activities for DB occupational pension schemes.

Antony Buxton FIA MANAGING DIRECTOR +44 7766 414 560 antony.buxton@staractuarial.com

Peter Baker PARTNER +44 7860 602 586 peter.baker@staractuarial.com Louis Manson MANAGING DIRECTOR +44 7595 023 983 louis.manson@staractuarial.com

Jan Sparks FIAJa PARTNER PA +44 7477 757 151+44 jan.sparks@staractuarial.comjan Joanne O’ConnorJ OPERATIONS DIRECTORO +44 7739 345 946+ joanne.oconnor@staractuarial.com j

Paul CookP ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR A +44 7740 285 139+4 paul.cook@staractuarial.compa Irene Paterson FFAIr PARTNERP +44 7545 424 206+ irene.paterson@staractuarial.com ir

Jo Frankham ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR +44 7950 419 115 jo.frankham@staractuarial.com Lance Randles MBA PARTNER +44 7889 007 861 lance.randles@staractuarial.com

Adam Goodwin ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR +44 7584 357 590 adam.goodwin@staractuarial.com

Satpal Johri ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR +44 7808 507 600 satpal.johri@staractuarial.com Diane AndersonD SENIOR CONSULTANTS +44 7492 060 219+ diane.anderson@staractuarial.com d Clare Roberts ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR +44 7714 490 922 clare.roberts@staractuarial.com Sarah O’Brien SENIOR CONSULTANT +44 7841 025 393 sarah.obrien@staractuarial.com