Application closing date: 30 June
The Regulatory Appointments Committee is seeking expressions of interest from proactive volunteers with an interest in professional discipline and standards to take on the role of investigation actuaries working in the IFoA’s Disciplinary Scheme.
While few members encounter the scheme, it plays a crucial role in maintaining professional standards and public confidence in the profession. To support trust in our profession, it is essential we have a rigorous, fair, and robust disciplinary process.
The investigation of allegations of misconduct under the scheme is led by a case manager (a member of the IFoA’s internal Disciplinary Investigations Team). Depending on the nature and complexity of an allegation, an investigation actuary may be appointed to assist the case manager in their investigation.
A new version of the scheme came into force in 2023. Some cases, referred before 1 August 2023, are still subject to provisions under previous versions of the scheme.
Details of the schemes can be found on our formal rules, regulations and guidance webpage. The page includes a flowchart illustrating the disciplinary process.
The case manager will draw upon the knowledge and experience of the investigation actuary, who will have:
For more information on the requirements and the full scope of the role, please review the task and person specification (PDF, 70 KB).
The case manager is responsible for drafting, correspondence, and document preparation and will seek input from the investigation actuary as required.
The investigation actuary will:
The time commitment varies as investigation actuaries will be asked to serve on a case-by-case basis. Time commitment can be discussed before any appointment is made.
The case manager takes on the majority of the work, seeking input from the investigation actuary as required. Once appointed the time commitment may take about 6 days in total (which may be spread over several weeks or months) up to disciplinary order panel or adjudication panel stages.
Most cases are resolved at the disciplinary order panel or adjudication panel stages. If a case is referred to the disciplinary tribunal panel stage, a further 6 days may be required, including attendance at the hearing.
This is a 4-year appointment, renewable for a further 4 years.
If you are interested in this role but would like an informal conversation before applying, please email us at engagement.team@actuaries.org.uk.
If you have read all the above and would like to apply, please send us:
Please email all the above to engagement.team@actuaries.org.uk. Please note, we are unable to accept late applications.
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