BERKAY CINIVIZ
Potters Bar,Hertfordshire
Summary
Actuarial Trainee specialising in Longevity & Catastrophe Risk with strong experience in mortality analysis, capital modelling, and actuarial data automation. Skilled in R programming, with hands-on experience generating CMI projections, analysing mis-estimation impacts, and contributing to Solvency II 1-in-200 stress calculations for longevity and catastrophe risk.
Previously worked in the Bulk Purchase Annuities (BPA) Data Validation team, performing detailed data checks, PTUN calculations, and supporting pricing through accurate scheme-level actuarial metrics.
With two IFoA exam passes (CS1 – 85%, CB2), strong technical capability, and growing specialism in longevity analytics, I bring a combination of analytical precision, coding skill, and actuarial judgement suitable for complex reinsurance and risk modelling environments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Actuarial Trainee – Longevity & Catastrophe Risk
Canada Life UK
Potters Bar, Herefordshire
06.2025 - Current
- Develop R scripts to automate longevity analytics, including CMI projection charts, experience summaries, and assumption diagnostics.
- Support mis-estimation analysis by quantifying deviations from expected mortality.
- Contribute to Solvency II capital modelling, calculating 1-in-200 stress scenarios for longevity and catastrophe risk and assessing financial impact.
- Perform mortality data processing, validation, and experience analysis to support assumption reviews and model governance.
- Assist with catastrophe modelling outputs and collaborate with pricing, risk, and reinsurance teams on cross-functional longevity initiatives.
- Produce technical charts, documentation, and reports for actuarial management and risk committees.
BPA Actuarial Analyst - Data Verification
Canada Life UK
Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Conducted Step 0 – FDF Calculations and assisted with retirement calculations and Transfer Values, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in actuarial processes.
- Designed and implemented Defined Transfer Tools (DTTs), including completing the new DTT to support onboarding and streamline operations.
- Utilised Excel to analyse complex datasets, automate tasks, and enhance productivity.
- Ensured compliance and precision by thoroughly verifying actuarial data and contributing to process improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of Leicester
Leicester 10.2021 - 05.2024
Skills
- R programming (CMI charts, experience analysis, automation)
- Longevity & Catastrophe Risk
- Solvency II 1-in-200 Stress Calculations
- Mortality analysis & experience studies
- Data validation & actuarial QC
- Modelling skills
LANGUAGES
English
Turkish
EXAM PASSES
- CB2 – Pass
- CS1 – Pass (85%)
COMPLETED PROJECTS
Longevity Automation (R) – Internal Project
Developed automated R scripts to generate CMI mortality projection charts, improving speed, repeatability, and clarity of assumption diagnostics.
Stress & Scenario Calculations – Longevity Capital
Supported calculation of 1-in-200 capital stresses for Solvency II, helping quantify the impact of extreme longevity shifts on financial resilience.
Data Validation and Actuarial QC – BPA
Improved DV workflows by identifying recurring data issues, ensuring cleaner inputs for pricing models and reducing manual rework.
Timeline
Actuarial Trainee – Longevity & Catastrophe Risk
Canada Life UK
06.2025 - Current
BPA Actuarial Analyst - Data Verification
Canada Life UK
06.2024 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of Leicester
10.2021 - 05.2024