Risk Modelling (Life-Actuarial) – Contract
Posted 1 week ago by Oliver James
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
England, United Kingdom
Summary: This role is for a senior professional in risk modelling and analytics within a London-based insurer's Group Risk function. The position is a 12-month contract requiring expertise in stress and scenario testing, risk appetite, and economic capital oversight. The candidate will work in a hybrid capacity and must reside in the UK. The role involves leading a specialist team and reporting directly to the head of the function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead stress and scenario testing, risk appetite, and economic capital oversight.
- Work within a close, specialist team.
- Report directly to the head of the Group Risk function.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders and provide mentorship.
Key Skills:
- 6+ years of professional experience in Life Insurance.
- FIA or equivalent qualification or qualified by experience.
- Demonstrable experience in leading stress and scenario testing exercises.
- Experience in R/Python, with the ability to read code and recommend changes.
- Excellent communication skills, including stakeholder management.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
Oliver James are partnered with a London based insurer who are seeking support in their Group Risk function. This is the ideal opportunity for a senior professional with expertise in risk modelling/ analytics. This is a 12 month contract, you must live in the UK to be considered. Start: June/ July Duration: 12 monthcontract Remuneration: Dependant on experience Location: Hybrid travel to central London based office Role: High visibility role working within the Group function. You will lead the stress and scenario testing, risk appetite and economic capital oversight. Team: You will be a joining a close, specialist team and report directly into the head of function. Mandatory Skillsets 6+ years professional experience Life Insurance – FIA or equivalent or qualified by experience in the given industry Demonstrable experience leading stress and scenario testing exercise, risk appetite and economic capital oversight – within the past 5 years Experienced in R/ Python. You are not required to be a coder, but you must be able to read code and be able to recommend changes Excellent communication skills including stakeholder management and mentorship (people management not required). If you are interested to discuss this contract please reach out by sending an updated CV to [email protected]. If you are a permanent or contracting Life Actuary considering relocation, we have a wide selection of UK/Europe/USA/Asia/ Bermuda & Caymans based opportunities working within the field, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch for a confidential conversation. Apply Now