CERA: paid opportunities

The IFoA holds at least four CERA seminars each year for its members and one of the most positively commented features is the direct access the delegates have to our members who are experienced ERM (Enterprise Risk Management) practitioners.

These members come along to support us on the day and share their knowledge and expertise with the next generation of ERM practitioners and CROs.

We are always happy to appoint further members to these roles and would be delighted to hear from you.

Paid opportunities

Learn more about the CERA seminar roles of Chief/Senior Risk Officer, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Practitioner, and Moderator.

The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ (IFoA’s) Head of Education Partnerships and Lifelong Learning is seeking to appoint a proactive, innovative individual to take on the role of Chief/Senior Risk Officer at a CERA seminar. These seminars are designed to complement the SP9 (Enterprise Risk Management Specialist Principles) examination and provide insight into practical “real world” application of ERM.

Positions available: apply now

Please note students of the IFoA or any other actuarial association will not be considered.

Complete the application form

Future roles: register your interest

Complete the expression of interest form

Task specification

The Head of Education Partnerships and Lifelong Learning is seeking to engage experienced Chief/Senior Risk Officers for the CERA seminar, which forms part of the formal CERA qualification process.

  • Attend at least one but maybe two seminars each year that are held around the UK and Ireland
  • Deliver a short presentation, based on guidelines provided and personal experience
  • Engage with the delegates as they work through various tasks, to help them get the most out of the day.

Tenure

The Chief/Senior Risk Officer SEC role duration is normally for 1 year, renewable at the discretion of the Head of Education Partnerships and Lifelong Learning.

Time commitment

  • At least four seminars are held each year, and ideally we would require you to be in attendance for a whole day – 09.00 – 17.00.
  • Allow at least 2-3 hours preparation in advance of the seminar.
  • In the first instance you would sit in and observe a seminar. This will give an insight of the role and what it encompasses.

Person specification

We are looking for someone who:

  • is a Fellow or Associate of the IFoA
  • is comfortable at public speaking
  • has Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) experience at a Senior Risk Officer level or equivalent, ideally
  • being in this position at present
  • has the CERA designation (not essential).

In return, the SEC will receive:

  • the chance to engage with the Engagement and Learning Directorate and to interact with participants to instil the key principles underlying the implementation and application of ERM
  • opportunities for CPD in line with the current scheme arrangements

This is a remunerated role and a fee will be paid

Mutually agreed services will be outlined in a ‘Schedule of services’ which will be provided to you on successful appointment. On successful completion of the services, you will be required to submit an invoice to the IFoA. The IFoA will provide you with a template invoice to use, and this invoice will be processed by a member of the IFoA’s Partnership team. If you wish to view the ‘Schedule of services’ and the applicable terms and conditions, prior to expressing interest in this role, please contact the Quality team. Please note that this role is classified as a ‘Self-Employed Contractor’.

Additional information

The IFoA delivery team is made up of IFoA Executive staff and our volunteer community. Every individual who supports the IFoA, is valued, and are recognised, as part of our volunteer community and works in partnership with the IFoA Executive staff to deliver our strategy and Royal Charter, in line with our values

At the IFoA the term “volunteer” includes volunteers (members and non-members: lay), Office Holders, and Self Employed Contractors (paid roles).

Volunteering provides you with a wide range of opportunities. With all rights and opportunities come responsibilities and we ask all our volunteers to comply with the terms of the IFoA’s Governance Manual and Volunteer Information Pack (VIP). Please view our ‘what you need to know’ webpages before offering to provide support. The key elements will be highlighted to you as part of your contract for services with the IFoA.

The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ (IFoA’s) Head of Education Partnerships and Lifelong Learning is seeking to appoint a proactive, innovative individual to take on the role of ERM Practitioner at a CERA seminar. These seminars are designed to complement the SP9 (Enterprise Risk Management Specialist Principles) examination and provide insight into practical “real world” application of ERM.

Positions available: apply now

Please note students of the IFoA or any other actuarial association will not be considered.

Complete the application form

Future roles: register your interest

Complete the expression of interest form

Task specification

The Head of Education Partnerships and Lifelong Learning is seeking to engage experienced ERM Practitioners for the CERA seminar, which forms part of the formal CERA qualification process.

  • Attend at least one but maybe two seminars each year that are held around the UK and Ireland
  • Engage with the delegates as they work through various tasks, to help them get the most out of the day.

Support

An Education Actuary will support the Moderator. Administrative support for the role will be provided by the Partnership Executive and a guide will be provided containing full details of the role and responsibilities.

Tenure

The ERM Practitioner SEC role duration is normally for 1 year, renewable at the discretion of the Head of Education Partnerships and Lifelong Learning.

Time commitment

At least four seminars are held each year, and ideally we would require you to be in attendance for a whole day – 09.00 – 17.00.

Allow at least 2-3 hours preparation in advance of the seminar.

In the first instance you would sit in and observe a seminar. This will give an insight of the role and what it encompasses.

Person specification

We are looking for someone who:

  • is a Fellow or Associate of the IFoA
  • is comfortable at public speaking
  • has Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) experience
  • has the CERA designation (not essential).

This is a remunerated role and a fee will be paid

Mutually agreed services will be outlined in a ‘Schedule of services’ which will be provided to you on successful appointment. On successful completion of the services, you will be required to submit an invoice to the IFoA. The IFoA will provide you with a template invoice to use, and this invoice will be processed by a member of the IFoA’s Partnership team. If you wish to view the ‘Schedule of services’ and the applicable terms and conditions, prior to expressing interest in this role, please contact the Quality team. Please note that this role is classified as a ‘Self-Employed Contractor’.

Additional information

The IFoA delivery team is made up of IFoA Executive staff and our volunteer community. Every individual who supports the IFoA, is valued, and are recognised, as part of our volunteer community and works in partnership with the IFoA Executive staff to deliver our strategy and Royal Charter, in line with our values

At the IFoA the term “volunteer” includes volunteers (members and non-members: lay), Office Holders, and Self Employed Contractors (paid roles).

Volunteering provides you with a wide range of opportunities. With all rights and opportunities come responsibilities and we ask all our volunteers to comply with the terms of the IFoA’s Governance Manual and Volunteer Information Pack (VIP). Please view our ‘what you need to know’ webpages before offering to provide support. The key elements will be highlighted to you as part of your contract for services with the IFoA.

The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ (IFoA’s) Engagement and Learning Directorate is seeking to appoint an Associate or Fellow into the role of Moderator for the CERA seminar pre-seminar work.

As a Moderator it is vital to the maintenance of the IFoA’s CERA accreditation that you can demonstrate good knowledge of and ideally hold the CERA designation (through the examination or experienced practitioner routes).

This opportunity is open to all Associates and Fellows, regardless of their location, subject to meeting the requirements set out below.

The role

Moderators are appointed by the IFoA to help maintain the education and qualification standards of the IFoA. This is a senior appointment and applicants must be able to show interest in and understanding of the IFoA’s examination processes and procedures.

CERA seminar Moderators are also required to support the team leading the CERA seminars in meeting the requirements necessary to ensure that the IFoA maintains its CERA accreditation.

Positions available: apply now

Please note students of the IFoA or any other actuarial association will not be considered.

Complete the application form

Future roles: register your interest

Complete the expression of interest form

Person specification

As a CERA seminar Moderator you must also be able to demonstrate:

  • in-depth practitioner knowledge of the ERM subject area
  • a good grasp of capital modelling
  • appreciation of the technical elements of ERM
  • team working skills
  • accurate proof reading skills and attention to detail
  • good time management

A CERA qualification is useful, but not a mandatory requirement.

Experience of marking or examining is preferable. Geographic location is not an issue.

Task specification

The main requirement of the CERA seminar Moderator is to help maintain the examination and ethical standards of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.

The particular requirements for this role are to:

  • review submissions and provide appropriate feedback following stated guidelines, ad hoc if required
  • delegates are tasked with deciding on the level of capital a GI company should hold and allocating it appropriately across the lines of business with no residual capital
  • accept submissions as having met the minimum standard for the CERA seminar or ask for a resubmission, with appropriate feedback, until the work meets the necessary standard
  • communicate feedback to the Partnership Executive, who will pass it on to the delegates

Support

An Education Actuary will support the Moderator. Administrative support for the role will be provided by the Partnership Executive and a guide will be provided containing full details of the role and responsibilities.

Tenure

This appointment is subject to annual review, and is normally for a maximum tenure of two years.

Time commitment

CERA seminars: at least four seminars are held in each calendar year, with the option for extra dates to be added if there is sufficient demand from members. The pre-seminar work is sent out five weeks ahead of the seminar date and delegates are given a three week period in which to complete and submit their models. The accepted models are then loaded onto communities on the IFoA’s website, to which delegates are given access one week before the seminar date.

Model moderation: At least four times a year (standard pattern is March, June, October and December). As a Moderator you will:

  • review all of the models (24/25) – allow up to 30 minutes for the more challenging attempts
  • the models are submitted at various times throughout the four week period between the work being released and the online communities being opened. As such, you must be available to review the models during this period.
  • review submissions within 24 hours of receipt to ensure a quick turnaround for the seminar delegates.

In return, the SEC will:

  • in partnership with the Executive Staff contribute to the IFoA’s education processes in the preparation and delivery of the CERA seminar
  • have confidence in the education process and feel part of the team contributing to the development of future actuaries have opportunities for Personal Development in the education area
  • gain an in depth understanding of the qualification process
  • have opportunities for CPD in line with the current scheme arrangements

This is a remunerated role and a fee will be paid

Mutually agreed services will be outlined in a ‘Schedule of services’ which will be provided to you on successful appointment. On successful completion of the services, you will be required to submit an invoice to the IFoA. The IFoA will provide you with a template invoice to use, and this invoice will be processed by a member of the IFoA’s Assessment team. If you wish to view the ‘Schedule of services’ and the applicable terms and conditions, prior to expressing interest in this role, please contact the Quality team. Please note that this role is classified as a ‘Self-Employed Contractor’.

Additional information

The IFoA delivery team is made up of IFoA Executive staff and our volunteer community. Every individual who supports the IFoA, is valued, and are recognised, as part of our volunteer community and works in partnership with the IFoA Executive staff to deliver our strategy and Royal Charter, in line with our values

At the IFoA the term “volunteer” includes volunteers (members and non-members: lay), Office Holders, and Self Employed Contractors (paid roles).

Volunteering provides you with a wide range of opportunities. With all rights and opportunities come responsibilities and we ask all our volunteers to comply with the terms of the IFoA’s Governance Manual and Volunteer Information Pack (VIP). Please view our ‘what you need to know’ webpages before offering to provide support. The key elements will be highlighted to you as part of your contract for services with the IFoA.

Contact us

If you have any questions about our educational opportunities, please contact the IFoA’s Learning Experience Team.

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