EMEA Head of Insurance Investment Accounting-Specialist Role (Insurance Investment Accounting)

Location: London, United Kingdom. Full-time, onsite role. Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application and throughout employment.

No salary information provided.

Company

hirify.global provides wealth management, asset servicing, asset management, and banking services to individuals, families, corporations, and institutions.

What you will do

• Lead the adaptation and enhancement of the insurance investment accounting product for the UK market.
• Design the UK-specific reporting solution and operational model with Product Management, using relevant practices from the US platform.
• Build and refine processes for investment activity, reconciliations, month-end close, and UK-compliant client reporting.
• Oversee the integration of UK investment accounting systems and interfaces, including accurate processing of investment data.
• Support sales, client meetings, requirements gathering, and onboarding of the launch beta client in the UK insurance sector.
• Coordinate with Operations, Client Servicing, and Product Management teams while leading continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS including IFRS 17, Solvency II, and SORP for insurance investment accounting.
• Experience preparing and reviewing Annual and Quarterly Statement Investment Schedules, including Solvency II and SORP reporting.
• Working knowledge of fixed income and equity securities processing in UK investment accounting systems such as SAP FAM.
• Understanding of investment and regulatory reporting on a tax basis, including UK corporation tax and insurance-specific tax considerations.
• Experience with derivatives and other special asset classes in UK insurance portfolios, along with strong communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom is required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice to have

• Degree in finance or accounting.
• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification.
• Exposure to wider European insurance investment accounting markets.
• Experience in product development, client engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible and collaborative work culture.
• Opportunities for internal mobility and access to senior leaders.
• Inclusive workplace with reasonable accommodation available during the hiring process.
• Opportunities to contribute time and expertise to community and philanthropic initiatives.