At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative.
With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.
Job Description:NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.
Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.
Our Actuarial & Risk team provides market leading advice to clients in the financial services sector. We consult extensively to the life insurance, general insurance and health insurance sectors. We specialise in developing bespoke solutions that are theoretically robust but also pragmatic to implement and commercially sound.
We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.
A look into the role
As an Insurance Risk Manager within our Insurance Risk Management practice, you will:
Support cross-functional teams’ work on client’s strategic initiatives relating to identifying understanding, measuring, and managing risks within their organisations.
Identify, initiate, and own relationships with stakeholders which includes clients as well as Director and Partners within Grant Thornton
Project Management, including budgeting and progress management of client engagements
Knowing you’re right for us
Joining us as an Insurance Risk Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need is a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, including a professional qualification, a qualified Actuary or Accountant. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.
Experience in a Business Advisory/Consultancy environment, within ideally life insurance risk management services
The ability to manage multiple client projects in a fast-paced environment
Ability to both effectively work independently and, in a team/client setting.
Exceptional interpersonal and analytical skills including written and oral communication skills
Knowing we’re right for you
Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.
Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.
Beyond the job
Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.
The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.
We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.
