Job Description

Job Type Fixed Term - 6 months

Location This role could be based in our Edinburgh, Birmingham, Telford or London office with time spent working in the office and at home

Flexible working All roles are open to part-time, job-share and other types of flexibility. We will discuss what is important to you and balancing this with business requirements during the recruitment process. You can read more about flexible working here.

Closing Date 1 June 2026

Salary and benefits £90,000-£115,000 depending on experience plus an indicative bonus range of 30%-60% , private medical cover, 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays) and much more.

Who are we?

We’re Standard Life, a retirement specialist focused entirely on retirement savings and income. We champion the belief that everyone’s journey to and through retirement can be better, and for more than 200 years, we’ve been helping our customers plan and prepare for their financial futures.

Life today is increasingly complicated, uncertain and unpredictable. People move through different careers, face unexpected moments and navigate important choices. We offer our colleagues flexibility, trust and benefits that work for whatever life brings. In return we expect curiosity, connection, accountability and high standards. We make room for what matters - so you can bring your best, every day.

The role

This senior leadership position sits at the heart of the Entity Financial Reporting team, overseeing all actuarial components of Solvency II and GAAP reporting for the Group’s insurance entities. You’ll lead a team of actuarial professionals, ensure high‑quality and well‑controlled reporting outputs, and work closely with stakeholders including Senior Management, Chief Actuaries and Board Audit Committees to deliver clear, accurate and insightful results.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading actuarial production and analysis for GAAP and regulatory reporting, including QRTs, narratives and disclosures
• Coaching and reviewing team outputs to maintain accuracy and support professional development
• Delivering insightful analysis of financial results and preparing papers for senior stakeholders and governance forums
• Overseeing a strong control environment across reporting processes and submissions
• Driving continuous improvement, managing key stakeholder relationships and supporting change initiatives (e.g., finance transformation, evolving reporting requirements, M&A impacts)

What are we looking for?

• Qualified actuary with significant post‑qualification experience in external reporting
• Strong expertise in financial and regulatory reporting within complex financial services
• Deep knowledge of Solvency II and statutory reporting requirements
• Proven leadership skills, including managing large reporting cycles and developing junior talent
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with a proactive approach to change and process improvement

We want to hire the whole version of you.

We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels accepted and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If your experience looks different from what we’ve advertised and you believe that you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can help you to be at your best.

We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so apply early to avoid missing out.

Find out more about working at Standard Life

• Guide for Candidates: standardlifeplc.pagetiger.com/guideforcandidates

• Find or get answers from our colleagues: www.standardlifeplc.com/careers/talk-to-us