Director - Analytics and Modeling

PowerToFly; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in risk assessment is seeking a skilled individual to lead the development and delivery of advanced analytics solutions for the casualty insurance market. Candidates should have advanced expertise in mathematical modeling, a relevant master's degree, and experience managing large datasets. The role involves overseeing an analytics team and ensuring high-quality modeling solutions. This position offers an opportunity to engage with clients and foster an inclusive team environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in mathematical modelling and statistical inference.
• Proven ability to lead teams in designing complex data models.
• Experience in managing large data sets from onboarding to analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of advanced analytics and modelling solutions.
• Oversee the analytics team in designing quantitative models.
• Ensure quality assurance and processes for model application.

Skills

Mathematical modelling

Statistical inference

Agent-based modelling

Programming languages (Python, C#)

Data management

Problem-solving

SQL

Artificial intelligence concepts

Education

Master’s degree or higher in a quantitative discipline

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline plus extensive experience

Job description

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced expertise in mathematical modelling, statistical inference, and agent-based modelling.
• Proven ability to lead teams in designing and implementing complex data models and analytics solutions.
• Mastery of general-purpose programming languages (Python, C#, or similar) and data analysis packages.
• Strong communication skills for engaging with clients and internal stakeholders, including the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in managing large data sets, from onboarding through exploratory analysis and insight generation.
• Facility with SQL, data modelling, and data management tools.
• Ability to solve problems thoroughly, quickly, and creatively, with a keen eye for detail.
• Experience in litigation tracking, risk transfer solutions, and supporting customer adoption of analytics products.
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency. Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use.

Education

• Master’s degree or higher in a quantitative discipline (e.g., engineering, mathematics, physics, chemistry, economics, bioengineering, bioinformatics, or related field) plus significant relevant commercial experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline plus extensive relevant commercial experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Synopsis:
Lead the development and delivery of advanced analytics and modelling solutions for the global casualty insurance market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct and oversee the analytics and modelling team in designing, building, and maintaining quantitative models for casualty insurance.
• Identify, gather, and organise new streams of data to support innovative modelling approaches.
• Ensure quality assurance and repeatable processes for model application production.
• Develop and implement solutions for exposure quantification, damage assessment, and scenario modelling.
• Communicate insights and methodologies to clients and internal teams, supporting adoption and understanding of analytics products.
• Drive research efforts to discover new pathways to litigation and explore casualty underwriting, pricing, reserving, and risk transfer solutions.
• Foster an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative team environment.

About the Team

Our Casualty Analytics team is responsible for delivering data and analytics to the global casualty insurance market.

• We develop cutting-edge model solutions and support litigation tracking and research.
• We explore new approaches to casualty underwriting, pricing, reserving, and risk transfer.
• By joining our team, you will be part of exciting work in model development, analytics innovation, and customer engagement across global markets.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.