Despo Mouyis

Director | Life Actuarial

T: +44 (0) 203 867 9850

despo.mouyis@emerald-group.com

Despo is a Director of the UK Life actuarial team and has extensive experience in permanent and interim recruitment. Having completed a BSc Actuarial Science degree and worked in the Life actuarial market for a number of years, she leverages this experience to get the best results for her clients and candidates.

She has worked on and placed candidates at all levels and has experience at coaching candidates throughout the interview process.

Despo is passionate about people and doesn’t try to “fit pegs into holes”, but is an old fashioned relationship building recruiter who will work with you to find the role that is right for you.

Despo is originally from SA with a Greek/Cypriot cultural background. She is a mom to 3 children, so is an expert at time management and juggling many balls at the same time.

Despo Mouyis current jobs

Directors | Permanent

HEAD OF R&D | 30119

This is a rare opportunity to be at the centre of the research, development and innovation agenda, shaping future product strategy, driving commercial growth and bringing new ideas from concept through to market delivery. As Head of R&D, you will provide strategic leadership across product development, pricing, implementation and innovation, while acting as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders across the business.

Directors | Permanent

PRICING ACTUARY | 30164

The role holder will be a member of the Protection Pricing team, supporting the Pricing Leads in the deliverables of the team. They will also assist the more junior members of the team, providing technical expertise and guidance and also checking their work where appropriate.

Directors | Permanent

MODEL RISK ANALYST, DIVISIONAL | 30168

This is an outstanding opportunity for a strong technical actuary to broaden their commercial perspective and gain insight into the operations of a leading global reinsurer. They welcome applications from strong technical actuaries who are ready to develop their experience in independent model review and risk oversight, as well as those who can bring broader expertise and leadership to the role.

Directors | Permanent

MODEL RISK ACTUARY, DIVISIONAL | 30166

You will work with a diverse range of teams and innovative models spanning Reporting, Pricing, R&D, Capital Management, Business Planning and Underwriting. Models will range from traditional actuarial models to novel AI solutions. The role offers exposure to a variety of modelling platforms, methodologies, and business applications, while providing the opportunity to develop and apply actuarial judgement and critical thinking to identify risks and drive continuous improvement of modelling practices.

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