Capital Actuary

Humanity is facing fundamental challenges, with the future of our planet hanging in the balance.

As the principal investment arm of the Legal & General Group, our aim at Legal & General Capital is to generate long-term shareholder value, while helping build a better society.

We seek opportunities to invest in sectors most in need of investment and innovation, such as residential housing, large-scale urban regeneration and future cities. We’re backing investment in infrastructure and clean energy, and in start-up businesses to drive innovation and growth across the UK.

We’re building partnerships between the public sector and institutional investors to accelerate housing delivery, create jobs, support local businesses and transform communities. Which helps to create new asset classes for Legal & General’s varied investment requirements, our partners and the wider marketplace. 

We have an exciting opportunity available to join Legal & General Capital (LGC) as a Capital Actuary. 

In this role you will support with the production and review of Solvency II Reporting for LGC - including Actuals Reporting, Monthly Forecasting and Quarterly Analysis of Own Funds and SCR. You will also ensure that processes and procedures are robust, efficient and have adequate controls in place, with developments being identified and implemented as appropriate.

You will also gain a detailed understanding of the assets held within LGC, and how these assets are valued in the Group Solvency II Balance Sheet. As well as developing strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across LGC Finance, LGC Capital Management and Group Performance.

LGC as a Division:-

• Legal & General Capital (LGC) is the alternative investment arm of L&G, managing assets of over £8bn. It was founded in 2013 to actively invest the Group’s own balance sheet into strategic businesses to enhance risk-adjusted returns for shareholders and manufacture assets for the rest of the Group.
• In addition, the division is targeting c.£25-30bn of third-party Alternative assets under management by 2025. We are growing fast: at FY23 our alternative asset portfolio grew to over £4.5bn (up 8.5% year-on-year). In addition, LGC manages over £3.5bn of Traded and Treasury investments.
• We focus our investment on addressing long-term trends for the benefit of the Group and society as a whole; our sectors cover Housing, Clean Energy and Specialist Commercial Real Estate), and providing today’s capital through our Alternative Finance and Venture Capital strategies. LGC investment has a long-term focus. We identify areas which are economically crucial, structurally underfunded, and require long term finance well matched to the type Legal & General and its clients can provide.

• A Qualified Actuary (or equivalent) with demonstrable experience.
• A good understanding of Solvency II Principles, including Internal Model governance.
• Knowledge of Actuarial Reporting and Analysis across various metrics.
• An understanding of key reporting metrics including Operating Profit, ROA/ ROCE
• Strong Excel/Financial Analysis skills.
• Ability to apply fresh and creative thinking and to develop new strategies/outcomes.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas to a variety of audiences - both in writing and verbally.
• Ability to manage several concurrent tasks and work to tight deadlines.
• A high level of attention to detail, and strong organisation skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• "OneStream" skills are desirable, but not essential.

• Competitive Salary
• 12% Car Allowance (if Qualified Actuary)
• Annual Performance Related Bonus
• Holiday Allowance – 27 days plus all UK bank holidays
• Pension Contribution – L&G match any personal contributions up to 5% and then provide a further contribution of 5% each month
• Private Medical Cover
• Life Insurance
• Income Protection
• Smart Spending – which gives you access to vouchers/shopping discounts

Please note the above are just a few of the many benefits you will be entitled to from day one, when you join L&G.

Legal & General is a leading financial services organisation, named Britain’s Most Admired Company in 2023, for the second year running. Rated top in our sector and top for inspirational leadership, we have a strong heritage and an exciting future.  

We’re one of the world's largest asset managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurers. Connecting to form a unique business model which drives value for our customers and society. And enabling our people to create impact through work that is meaningful and valued.  

If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.  

We strive to be open, mindful, and inclusive, so are always willing to discussing flexible working arrangements and reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs. It doesn’t matter if you don’t meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead, think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential and connection to our purpose. 

If you’re open to find out more, we'd love to hear from you.