Senior Financial Risk Actuary (ORSA/RRP)

Oliver James; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - GBP 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Financial Risk Actuary specializing in ORSA and Recovery & Resolution. This role involves leading high-profile regulatory activities and developing a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have strong life insurance experience, particularly in annuities, and demonstrated expertise in financial risk frameworks. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills and be confident in executive-level interactions. This position offers a significant opportunity to influence strategic decision-making within the organization.

Qualifications

• Qualified Actuary with strong life insurance experience.
• Proven delivery of ORSA and Recovery & Resolution frameworks.
• Strong executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-profile regulatory and strategic activities.
• Act as a senior Line 2 leader on material business decisions.
• Build and develop a high-performing Financial Risk Operations team.

Skills

Solvency UK

IFRS 17

Risk Appetite frameworks

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Collaborative leadership

Education

Qualified Actuary or equivalent

Job description

# Senior Financial Risk Actuary (ORSA/RRP)Senior Financial Risk Actuary (ORSA/RRP)Salary£NegotiableLocationCity of London, London, UKContractPermanentIndustryLife Insurance---ContactNaomi [e-mail] are looking for a senior financial risk leader and qualified actuary with deep expertise in ORSA, Recovery and Resolution, Stress and Scenario Testing and Solvent Exit Planning. You will bring strong executive influence, the ability to translate complex balance sheet and regulatory risk into clear strategic insight, and the leadership to drive high-performing teams focused on material risks.### **About the role*** Lead the delivery of high-profile regulatory and strategic activities including ORSA, Recovery & Resolution Plans and Solvent Exit Planning* Act as a senior Line 2 leader, providing robust, pragmatic challenge and insight on material business decisions* Own and evolve key financial risk frameworks such as Risk Appetite and Stress & Scenario Testing, ensuring they are proportionate and commercially relevant* Partner closely with Executive and Business Leaders, influencing outcomes through clear, credible advice* Lead executive-level exercises including the annual Recovery Plan fire drill* Build, lead and develop a high-performing Financial Risk Operations team---### **About you*** Qualified Actuary (or equivalent) with strong life insurance experience, particularly annuities and BPA* Deep expertise in Solvency UK, IFRS 17, UK GAAP and balance sheet management* Proven delivery of ORSA, Recovery & Resolution, Stress Testing and Risk Appetite frameworks* Confident operating at Executive level with excellent written and verbal communication skills* A collaborative, credible leader who can challenge constructively and develop high-performing teams* Strong awareness of non-financial risks and operational resilience---* A senior, visible role with real influence on strategic and executive decision-making* Exposure to complex, market-leading life insurance and annuity portfolios* Opportunity to shape how financial risk is managed across the Group* A culture that values pragmatic risk management, collaboration and professional growth* The chance to drive innovation in risk oversight, including the use of data, technology and AI