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Model Validation Senior Actuary / Senior Analyst

Join M&G plc as a senior professional working remotely from United Kingdom. Explore the role, benefits, and apply in one place.

Full Time
$120,000 - $180,000*
2 months ago
United Kingdom
Worldwide
Model Risk Management & Validation
Senior
Solvency II
Internal Model
Model Risk
+4 more

Job Description

Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions. 

Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions.

Through telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

Context for the role: 

The M&G plc Risk and Compliance function:  

 

  • Assists the Board to formulate, implement and monitor adherence to the Risk Appetite and Limit framework, risk management plans, risk policies, risk reporting and risk identification processes. Provides guidance, tools and technology and reviews and assesses the risk taking activities of, the first line of defence, where appropriate challenging the actions being taken to manage and control risks; and, provides the Board with an aggregate view of M&G plc’s risk profile and supports them in identifying and assessing key and emerging risks which threaten the achievement of M&G plc’s objectives. The M&G Life team is responsible for oversight of risks within M&G Life. 

  • The Model Validation team support the business in managing model risk across the group through the independent validation of both the Solvency II Internal Model and other critical Models and User Developed Applications within the business, including pricing models and operational risk modelling The team also has responsibility of the company Solvency UK compliance framework, ensuring the business adheres to the relevant regulatory requirements including any new requirements issued by the PRA. 

  • The Manager role will provide the opportunity to validate the Internal Model, interpret and support the business in understanding and adhering to the various regulations and produce and present papers for senior committees. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Provide independent validation of a range of models used across M&G plc (e.g. capital, pricing, valuations) to provide assurance on the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of models used within an organization This involves conducting independent reviews of models, assumptions, and methodologies to identify potential risks or weaknesses Following completion of the validation, you will be responsible for summarising the results of the validation and present these in a succinct manner to relevant committees and senior stakeholders as well as agree any actions with the model owners. 

  • Work collaboratively with colleagues and key stakeholders to build out coverage of our model development risks and support any developments to the risk framework. 

  • To work collaboratively with colleagues and take personal accountability to maintain and enhance controls you are responsible for to support improvement of the overall control environment, customers outcomes and a reduction in M&G plc’s operational risk.  

  • To support the reporting of the quarterly model change log to the PRA and results of the Solvency UK Compliance exercise to senior committees and Boards.  

 

Knowledge statements:  

  • Experience in the validation of models and tools 

  • Good knowledge of Financial services regulations and internal model design 

  • Working knowledge of industry best practice and good network / links with individuals and external bodies 

  • Good knowledge of UK financial services regulatory environment 

  • To have strong knowledge and recent exposure to model development risks and risk framework development 

  • Awareness of external developments and ability to identify, recommend and implement improvements to processes and policies in line with these detailed statistical knowledge 

 

Experience statements 

(Essential) 

  • Experience in actuarial and statistical modelling  

  • Experience in model risk and governance 

  • Experience of providing constructive challenge and oversight of technical matters 

  • Experience in model development risks and risk framework development 

 

(Desirable) 

  • Experience in risk guidance and compliance environments 

  • Experience of liaising, influencing and negotiating effectively with internal parties  

  • Experience of Financial Services regulatory environment and Prudential regulations 

  • Experience of managing projects  

 

Personal attribute/skills:  

(Essential) 

  • Able to work collaboratively across the immediate team and broader Risk and Compliance function while also being able to work independently 

  • Good analytical and organisational skills. 

  • Good investigative skills and ability to constructively challenge 

  • Able to look beyond face value, ask the right questions and make links and connections across the organisation. 

  • A strong ability to learn quickly and explain issues to others  

 

(Desirable) 

  • Relationship building skills 

  • Strong oral and written communication skills. 

  • High level of diplomacy, discretion and problem solving ability. 

  • Experience in Python, PowerBI or R 

 

Qualifications:  

  • Professional qualification, e.g. CFA or Qualified Actuary, desirable 

 

Experience Level - Manager/Expert

Recruiter - Helen Simons

What we offer:

At M&G, we’re committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing, both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life, while planning confidently for your future. Our UK benefits include:

  • As a savings and Investments firm we are proud to offer a valuable pension scheme of 18%, with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions. We also offer Share Save and our Share Incentive Plan, together with access to financial wellbeing and support services - to help give you real confidence to put your money to work.

  • Enjoy 38 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional flexibility through our Time Off When You Need It policy – to balance your work and personal commitments.  

  • Our market leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave - as supporting families is a core aspect of our inclusive culture.

  • Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you, with family options - for peace of mind.

To explore more about life at M&G and our full benefits offering, visit Life at M&G

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.

M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro-divergent conditions. 

If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know by contacting us at: [email protected]

Requirements

  • Validate internal models
  • Assure model accuracy and reliability
  • Identify potential risks or weaknesses
  • Provide guidance and tools to the business
  • Support the Board in identifying and assessing key and emerging risks

Benefits

  • Flexible Hours
  • Gym Membership
  • Health Insurance
  • Home Office Budget
  • Learning Budget
  • Performance Bonus
  • Remote Work

Skills

Solvency II
Internal Model
Model Risk
Risk Management
Actuarial Science
Validation
Modeling

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Salary Range (AI-Estimated)*
$120,000 - $180,000
80% confidence
Posted 2 months ago

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