Senior Protection Pricing (Head of Pricing) Actuary

Senior Pricing Actuary / Head of Pricing Our client provides a wide range of health, welfare and protection products designed to deliver peace of mind and financial security when it matters most. With decades of experience and a strong commitment to exceptional service, they are proud to support customers through every stage of life. We are now seeking an experienced and commercially focused Senior Pricing Actuary / Head of Pricing to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our protection business.

The Role Working closely with the Chief Actuary, CEO and senior leadership team, you will lead pricing strategy, product development and wider commercial initiatives across the business. This is a high-impact leadership role requiring deep technical expertise, strategic thinking and strong commercial acumen to drive profitable growth and innovation.

You’ll lead the pricing function, oversee the development of agile pricing capabilities, and ensure products continue to meet customer, regulatory and commercial expectations.

Key Responsibilities Lead and shape the pricing strategy across protection products Manage and develop the pricing team, delivering robust, data-driven pricing analysis Balance commercial objectives with capital, liquidity and risk considerations Work closely with Distribution, the CEO and Chief Actuary to define target markets, product features and pricing objectives Oversee the development and enhancement of agile pricing models and scenario analysis capabilities Provide technical oversight for pricing and product implementation projects, including testing and system integration Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, Consumer Duty and fair value expectations Collaborate with underwriting, claims, finance and distribution teams to support business objectives Provide leadership and mentorship to actuarial and analytical colleagues Contribute to broader strategic and executive-level initiatives across the organisation About You We’re looking for a qualified actuary with strong experience in pricing and product development within the protection market. You’ll combine technical excellence with commercial awareness and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

You’ll ideally bring:

Extensive experience in protection pricing and product development Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills A strategic mindset with the ability to translate analysis into commercial action Experience working within a regulated financial services environment Knowledge of Consumer Duty and fair value requirements Excellent communication and collaboration skills Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation where your expertise will directly influence business strategy, innovation and customer outcomes. You’ll work alongside an experienced leadership team in a collaborative environment focused on growth, customer value and long-term success.