Actuarial Analyst - Reinsurance Reserving - Aspen Insurance - eFinancialCareers : Job Details

Role Level E , Role Classification Analyst Department Group Reserving Since Aspen was founded in 2002, we have become a leading, diversified specialty insurance and reinsurance company. We respond thoughtfully and creatively to find the best outcomes for our clients and business partners through carefully-tailored solutions. We believe the way we work is just as important as the work we do, and we are guided by our core values of respect, honesty, trust and professionalism. Aspen is a great place to develop your career offering an exciting and challenging environment where achievement is rewarded. The RoleWe are recruiting for an Actuarial Analyst for our Reinsurance Reserving Team for an FTC until September 2026

• To assist in delivering the strategic objectives of the Actuarial team and to provide a high quality and effective actuarial service, in line with the actuarial business plan and broader strategic objectives within Aspen.
• To collaborate with peers within the global actuarial function and other relevant business areas to deliver solutions to complex technical challenges through research and development of financial services industry best practice and actuarial analysis.
• Our Aspen Values are expected to be reflected in the delivery and performance of every role

Key Accountabilities

• Contributes to the tactical Actuarial plan and provides support to others to achieve positive results for the business, in line with strategy
• Contribute to shaping Actuarial strategy and provide tactical leadership and support to colleagues to achieve positive results for the business in line with strategy
• Contribute to the delivery of key Actuarial projects in line with Actuarial strategic vision
• Facilitate successful process improvement delivery
• Performs, analyses and documents conclusions as well as making recommendations to assist Actuarial management with making sound business decisions, as directed
• Ensures key processes and policies are adhered to and ensure Aspen actuarial procedures comply with Actuarial professional standards, internal standards and regulatory requirements
• Acts in accordance with and is an advocate of the Aspen Principles & Values
• Manages and revises appropriate systems and procedures to ensure accurate data is used and subsequently appropriate analyses are produced
• Adopts efficient and consistent actuarial models and processes and/or technologies where appropriate
• Ensures appropriate checks are performed within processes to minimise inaccuracies

Knowledge, Skills, & Experience

• Good understanding of financial services industry best practice in actuarial analysis, model development and underwriting
• Develop a good understanding of Aspen insurance and business processes
• Strong knowledge of actuarial analysis, modelling, and communication
• Proven knowledge and capability in applying industry and marketplace knowledge in shaping actuarial and underwriting strategy.
• Knowledge of the annual actuarial planning process
• Good knowledge of MS Excel (essential)
• Knowledge of programming languages such as VBA, SQL, Python, R etc advantageous.
• Good working knowledge of PowerBI, MS Access, MS Powerpoint and MS Word advantageous
• Effective communication/interpersonal skills
• Ability to persuade and influence both directly and indirectly
• Ability to produce detailed reports at various levels

At Aspen we know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce is good for our people, good for our business and good for the environments in which we operate. We therefore welcome applications from people which allows us to draw on diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences .