Senior Manager Business Development

Company: Oliver James Associates
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will support a growing global reinsurance business by developing new client relationships and managing an expanding client portfolio for financial reinsurance solutions in pensions and retirement products. You operate within a high-growth, ambitious team, collaborating across the UK and Continental Europe to win and retain clients. You will influence strategy and negotiate as part of a rapidly scaling operation, contributing to high-quality client outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

  • Up to 140000 per annum
  • 20% bonus
  • Permanent contract
  • Location: City of London, UK

Responsibilities

  • Develop and expand the UK and Continental Europe client portfolio
  • Acquire new clients for financial reinsurance solutions
  • Manage client relationships and expectations in a face-to-face or advisory capacity
  • Contribute to negotiations and deal shaping with clients
  • Support business development initiatives and cross-functional collaboration
  • Promote high-quality client service and retention

Key requirements

  • Full actuarial qualification with ≥5 years post-qualified experience
  • Excellent client management skills, preferably in a client-facing role
  • Experience with pensions risk transfer, longevity swaps or other savings/retirement products
  • Actuarial background in insurance, reinsurance or consultancy
  • Client management
  • Negotiation
  • Communication
  • Pensions risk transfer
  • Longevity swaps
  • Savings and retirement products

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Posted: October 12th, 2026