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We are seeking to appoint legally qualified individuals to the Independent Reviewer and Appeals Assessor Pool. The role involves considering applications for review or appeal, arising under the IFoA鈥檚 Disciplinary Scheme. The role is a professional regulatory role with an initial tenure period of three years which can be renewed, where both parties wish, for a further three years.

Please note the role holder must be legally qualified and must not be a senior employee or director of the FRC or someone appointed to a role directly related to the FRC enforcement function.

Background 

We represent and regulate over 31,000 members worldwide for the benefit of the outside world and oversee their education at all stages of qualification and development throughout their careers.  By joining the IFoA, members are making a personal commitment to high standards of education, competence and integrity. 

The public 鈥� clients, users, employers and all those affected by actuarial decisions 鈥� must be confident that Members of the IFoA will observe professional ethical codes and regulatory standards which justify that trust. Should things go wrong, we have developed disciplinary procedures in order to enforce our Members' professional obligations. The majority of IFoA hearings relate to professional misconduct allegations brought against a Member (current and former as applicable) of the IFoA, but may extend to the Capacity for Membership process. Details of the Disciplinary Scheme (which came into force in 2023) and supporting Regulations can be found on our formal rules, regulations and guidance page.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

The IFoA encourages applicants from a variety of backgrounds and experience and welcomes diversity with regard not only to protected characteristics but also diversity of thought. Diversity, equity and inclusion are more than just words for us. That鈥檚 why we are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels included and respected, and where no one is unfairly discriminated against. Consequently, we promote diversity, equity and inclusion in all our policies, practices and procedures, and actively encourage applications from a diverse range of potential candidates. All applications for our roles are considered on merit alone, and if you don鈥檛 meet all the criteria but believe you have something to offer, we want to hear from you. For more information on our commitments, please see our .

Task specification

Independent Reviewer and Appeals Assessors are appointed (in accordance with regulations 35 to 38 of the appointments regulations) to:

• Independently review referred Adjudication Panel determinations as set out at Rule 14 of the Scheme and the Independent Reviewer Applications or; 
• Assess whether to grant leave to appeal determinations of a Disciplinary Tribunal Panel, Capacity for Membership Panel, Interim Orders Panel and Readmission Panels, as set out at Rules 18.1 to 18.9 of the Scheme and the Appeals Regulations.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Reviewing, on the papers, referred Adjudication Panel determinations with reference to the grounds of review and producing detailed written reasons, as detailed in the Rules. 
• Determining, on the papers, whether to grant leave to appeal determinations of a Disciplinary Tribunal Panel, Capacity for Membership Panel, Interim Orders Panel and Readmission Panels, as required following the rules of the Disciplinary Scheme and supporting Regulations.
• Adhering to timeframes set by the IFoA Disciplinary Committee. 

The time commitment varies dependent on the volume of referred determinations in any given year (potentially in the region of 10 days per annum).

Key contacts and stakeholders

• Appointed by Regulatory Appointments Committee (RAC).
• Day to day point of contact: Judicial Committees Secretary (JCS).
• Key stakeholders: IFoA disciplinary oversight Boards and Committees.

Person specification

The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate, and show examples, of the following essential skills and experience: 

• Significant and demonstrable experience as a qualified practising member of the bench, barrister, advocate or solicitor. 
• Ongoing and up to date knowledge and understanding of public law and professional regulatory and disciplinary law. 
• A properly grounded understanding of judicial processes, the rules of natural justice and principles of good regulation. 
• Significant demonstrable experience of drafting clear, concise and well-reasoned determinations or reports relating to professional disciplinary, regulatory or other formal legal proceedings. Including: 

• • A sound ability to interpret law, apply it to relevant facts 
  • Ability to analyse and evaluate volumes of case report and investigation materials covering matters of professional ethics and/or actuarial work. 
  • Evidence of drafting reasons in plain language, summarising complex matters clearly and succinctly. 

• Demonstrable integrity, independence of mind and fairness. 
• Good organisation skills to manage cases efficiently and effectively within clearly defined timescales. 
• Strong IT and computer skills. 

The following skills and experience are desirable: 

• Understanding of the breadth and work that might be undertaken by an actuary and their regulatory obligations. 
• Experience of working with a variety of professional regulatory enforcement regimes and practices, including professional misconduct and fitness to practice panels and processes. 
• A high level of experience with public hearings, preferably in international professional regulatory or civil processes and in the capacity of legal adviser, chair or panel member roles.
• Interest in finance and investment, pensions and/or insurance fields. 

Miscellaneous

• This role involves remote working.
• Flexibility 鈥� the time commitment is varied and dependent on case load.
• Induction and support will be provided on appointment. 
• The role attracts an honorarium of 拢600, and expenses incurred in the role are recoverable from the 缅北禁地 in line with the IFoA鈥檚 expenses policy. 
• The IFoA鈥檚 indemnity arrangements cover those acting under the Disciplinary Scheme. 

How to apply

Closing date for applications: 28 May 2026

Interview dates: A short list of candidates will be invited to a competency-based interview. These are expected to be held on Wednesday 17 June and/or Tuesday 23 June 2026.

To apply, please email HRSupport@actuaries.org.uk providing the following information 

• Your CV (maximum of two pages) and full contact details; 
• A cover letter (maximum 500 words) with a synopsis of your relevant background and experience, a note of your reasons for applying for this role, and an overview of what you feel you could bring to this role; 
• A separate 鈥渘ame blank copy鈥� of your CV and cover letter;
• If your application does not fully comply it may not be considered for shortlisting.

Please email the Team if you require any:

• Information regarding our vacancies in an alternative format
• Adjustments to support you to fully participate in any part of the application and recruitment process

Any information shared will be used only to enable us to make reasonable adjustments to support candidates to participate in the recruitment process. It will not inform selection decisions.
You can reach us at HRSupport@actuaries.org.uk.