Senior Actuarial Analyst - Python

Senior Actuarial Analyst - Python - Asset Liability Management (ALM) Team

Location: London – hybrid 50%

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours

Purpose

In this role you will help develop the models that support the senior actuaries and heads in the Asset Liability Management (ALM) team in managing the ALM position of the Group and to assist with managing the ongoing capital adequacy of the Group especially in relation to exposure to market risks. Whilst working on ad hoc projects to drive automation: experience replacing manual or Excel-based processes with Python workflows

About Just

We help people achieve a better later life. That’s our purpose and it’s the reason we exist. We are a fast-growing company helping customers enjoy the retirement they deserve. We do this through a variety of market leading, award-winning products and services, delivered by a diverse team of over 1,400 purpose-led colleagues who genuinely put the customer at the heart of everything we do.

This is a brilliant time to join our business. We are on an exciting growth journey to become the UK’s most loved retirement expert.

Key responsibilities

• Modernise the current models using Python to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the ALM team
• Support senior team members in defining principles and practices for the investment of assets to ensure an efficient and safe ALM position is maintained over time
• Perform the quantitative analysis for the forward-looking ALM position of each regulated insurance entity, and the overall Group, and assist with recommending actions to ensure the investment portfolio remains appropriate for the liabilities
• Support senior team members with analysing the efficiency of, and assist developing recommended actions and strategies to manage and optimise, the ALM position in light of overall business objectives (e.g. capital, liquidity, profit) including hedging strategy
• Support senior members of the team in identifying and recommending actions to maintain the efficiency of the Matching Adjustment Portfolio(s) and to maintain compliance with the Matching Adjustment requirements
• Perform analysis to support the monthly process to structure assets for inclusion in the Matching Adjustment Portfolio

What we’re looking for

• Strong programming skills in Python
• Automation: experience replacing manual or Excel-based processes with Python workflows
• Track record of using technology to drive innovation and process improvement.
• Experience developing practical solutions to complex technical challenges.
• Experience of model development and maintenance

• Some exposure to UK life insurance sector, ALM, hedging, capital management or risk management and UK Solvency regulations (SII or SUK) and IFRS 17 would be helpful

What’s in it for you

• A competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus an additional day on us for your birthday
• Private medical cover and income protection, just in case
• A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme
• Opportunities to progress your career in-role and within the company
• Free access to the Headspace app, 24/7 employee assistance helpline and trained physical and mental health first aiders
• A variety of employee funded benefits available via our online benefits portal
• Plus, several additional purchase options available for you and your loved ones

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