AVP, Specialist, R&D – 28875

The Emerald Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in London is seeking a skilled professional to innovate and develop biometric assumptions. The role involves driving innovation in mortality trend models and collaborating with industry experts. Candidates should have a Master's or PhD in statistics, and be a Qualified Fellow of the Institute or Faculty of Actuaries. Excellent communication and statistical skills are essential, with the opportunity to provide guidance across teams.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in modern statistical techniques.
• Understanding of mortality trend modelling.
• Ability to communicate and present to senior managers.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation and scalability in mortality trend models.
• Provide statistical training and guidance to teams.
• Forge links with external industry experts and academics.

Skills

Innovation in statistical modelling

Technical consulting

Report writing

Verbal communication skills

Education

Masters or PhD in a statistical subject

Qualified Fellow of the Institute or Faculty of Actuaries

Job description

You have responsibility for bringing innovation and rigour to the development of biometric assumptions in the London team

• Location: London
• Category: Research & Development
• Type: Permanent

Key Duties (Including but not limited to):

• Technical consultant to R&D London team to drive innovation and scalability Innovation of mortality trend model and delivery of key assumptions
• Working on wider projects and developing external industry and experts and academics
• Forging links with external industry experts and academics so that they keep abreast of developments
• Providing wider statistical training and guidance to teams in the organisation
• Masters or PhD in a statistical subject or interest in studying for this
• Qualified Fellow of the Institute or Faculty of Actuaries or equivalent
• An established foundation in modern statistical techniques across a broad range of applications
• A good understanding of mortality trend modelling, including but not limited to the IFoA CMI Projections model
• Report writing and verbal communication skills, including ability to present to senior managers and to forge close relationships with other teams