Service Specialist, Finance & Banking

Our client, a leader in the investments and insurance sector, is seeking a strategic and technically-minded Service Specialist to drive the evolution of their guaranteed annuity and structured product portfolios. This is a high-impact role designed for an actuarial professional who thrives on innovation, complex pricing, and cross-functional leadership.

• Product Leadership:
  Lead the development and maintenance of guaranteed annuities and structured products, overseeing changes across systems, processes, and the overall client experience.
• Innovation & Design:
  Drive innovation in product design to maintain market leadership and meet evolving client needs.
• Pricing & Financial Oversight:
  Oversee and enhance pricing models to ensure financial soundness. Provide expert guidance on complex pricing and special quote scenarios.
• Strategic Governance:
  Present strategic proposals and insights to high-level governance forums, including Product Management Committees and Manco.
• Market Analysis:
  Monitor market trends and the ongoing competitiveness of current solutions.
• Mentorship:
  Act as a senior subject matter expert, mentoring and developing junior product specialists and analysts to foster a high-performance culture.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with actuarial, finance, distribution, and IT teams to implement product enhancements.

• Actuarial Status:
  You must be an academically qualified associate or fellow actuary.

• Industry
  
  Experience:
  
  A minimum of 3 years’ experience within the life insurance or investments industry is required.
• Advantageous
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience specifically with guaranteed annuities and/or structured products.
• Functional Expertise:
  Prior experience in product development and pricing.

• Technical & Analytical:
  High level of technical skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Strategic Thinking:
  The ability to interrogate data, think critically, and balance the needs of various stakeholders.
• Management:
  Proven leadership and project management skills.
• Personal Attributes:
  Must be self-confident, self-motivated, and demonstrate a relentless pursuit of targets and goals.
• Knowledge Maintenance: A commitment to keeping technical product and legislative knowledge current to ensure compliance and innovation.

Send your applications to