Dhanisha Sanghrajka
London,UK
Summary
Pensions actuary with a strong track record in strategic leadership and organisational transformation. Expert in talent development, driving impactful change and fostering growth within teams. Committed to leveraging actuarial expertise to enhance business outcomes and support long-term organisational success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head of Analytical Solutions
Government Actuary's Department
London, United Kingdom
2007.03 - Current
- Lead a team of around 90 analysts and actuaries
- Responsible for a range of analytical work across pensions, insurance, social security and policy
- Provide actuarial review on a number of different projects: Public Sector Pension valuations, accounts, cashflow projections, actuarial factors
- Grew our analytical team from c.40 to c.90 professionals, creating a scalable structure with strong leadership, governance and accountability
- Responsible for talent strategy, securing significant recruitment growth and strengthening development pathways from graduate entry through to professional qualification and leadership roles
- Undertook a Deputy Director-level job share secondment within the Department of Health and Social Care during the COVID-19 response.
- Played a key role in shaping GAD's strategy, including future workforce planning, stakeholder engagement and organisational transformation
- Expanded relationships and opportunities across government, including developing new engagements within health and social care.
- Champion for diversity, equity and inclusion, driving initiatives to improve engagement, development and representation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science
Cass Business School
City of London 2003.09 - 2006.06
FIA - Actuary
Institute of Actuaries
LondonSkills
- Pensions Actuary
- Strategic Leadership
- Organisational transformation
- Talent development
Timeline
Head of Analytical Solutions
Government Actuary's Department
2007.03 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science
Cass Business School
2003.09 - 2006.06
FIA - Actuary
Institute of Actuaries