Poppy Small Fia
About Poppy Small Fia
Poppy Small Fia is an Actuarial Manager with expertise in UK pensions, specializing in the Pension Risk Transfer sector. She has held various roles in the financial services industry, including positions at Legal & General and Willis Towers Watson.
Current Role as Actuarial Manager
Currently, Poppy Small Fia serves as an Actuarial Manager at Legal & General, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she specializes in the Pension Risk Transfer sector within the financial services industry. Her responsibilities include managing actuarial projects and providing insights into pension schemes, leveraging her extensive experience in both consulting and insurer perspectives of UK pensions.
Previous Experience at Legal & General
Poppy Small Fia has a notable history with Legal & General, where she previously worked as a Senior Actuarial Analyst from 2019 to 2021 and as an Actuarial Analyst from 2018 to 2019. During her time in these roles, she contributed to various actuarial analyses and projects, enhancing her expertise in pension risk management.
Professional Background in Actuarial Consulting
Before her current role, Poppy Small Fia worked at Willis Towers Watson as a Retirement Actuarial Consultant from 2016 to 2018. In this capacity, she provided consulting services related to retirement plans, further developing her skills in actuarial science. Additionally, she completed a placement at Grant Thornton UK LLP as a Wealth Advisory Placement Student from 2014 to 2015.
Educational Qualifications
Poppy Small Fia holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from The University of Reading, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. She also achieved the designation of Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (FIA) after studying at the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries from 2017 to 2020. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her career in actuarial science.
Early Career Experience
Poppy Small Fia began her career as an Outbound Agent at SAGA from 2011 to 2012. She also held a position as a Junior Manager at Champions Life Academy in 2013 for three months. These early roles contributed to her professional development and understanding of customer service and management.