Actuarial Lead

Actuarial Lead. Location: Madrid, Spain. Hybrid working. Business Unit; Employment Type: Permanent, full time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Overview

This role offers an opportunity to join Assurant Europe as an Actuarial Lead in Madrid, working in a hybrid role that combines technical actuarial and pricing expertise with business partnership. Reporting to the Regional Director, you will support pricing for new business opportunities and monitor existing underwriting scheme performance, identifying areas for improvement and making clear recommendations to support the achievement of the regional business plan.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pricing for new business opportunities ensuring pricing is within risk appetite, sustainable and provides the opportunity for business development teams to win new business.
• Prepare regular performance analysis output, monitoring actual vs expected results for both internal and external business partners.
• Ensure reports and business communications support effective business decision‑making.
• Gather, validate and interpret data from a range of sources, applying appropriate methodologies and identifying trends that may influence business performance.
• Translate financial projections into practical business metrics, recommendations and insights for stakeholders across finance, accounting, regulatory, IT and other teams.
• Recommend improvements to pricing and underwriting processes, data quality, reporting and ways of working.
• Lead or contribute to team projects, support knowledge sharing, and provide constructive peer review and feedback.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines while continuing to develop actuarial expertise and professional qualification pathway.

Qualifications

• Fluent Spanish and English communication skills (English is the common business language across Assurant Europe).
• A degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science or a related field, or a demonstrated relevant business experience.
• Progressive actuarial and/or underwriting experience with a strong understanding of actuarial and underwriting concepts, insurance products and business performance drivers.
• Confidence working with Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerBi) and data tools such as SQL or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, project management and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly.
• A collaborative approach, curiosity to learn and interest in building trusted relationships across teams and markets.

Benefits & Training

• Competitive salary.
• Performance related bonus scheme.
• Hybrid working arrangement with flexibility to work from home and from our Madrid office.
• A local benefits package aligned to the Spanish market.
• Wellbeing and employee support programmes.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including support for actuarial development.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions.