Flexible Risk & Controls Leader, Actuarial Modelling

M&G; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme up to 18%

Share Save and Share Incentive Plan

38 days annual leave including bank/US

Time Off When You Need It

Private Healthcare

Job summary

M&G is seeking a senior Risk & Controls lead for Actuarial Modelling & Valuations in the UK. You will drive risk governance, coordinate control activities and work with senior stakeholders to ensure robust risk management across key processes and regulatory obligations.

You will influence action plans, develop capabilities through guidance, and promote practical, proportionate risk frameworks while supporting growth and customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in Risk Management, Controls, Governance, Model Risk, Audit or related discipline within regulated financial services.
• Ability to work with technical teams and senior stakeholders, providing influence and constructive challenge.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management to explain complex matters to senior audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Risk and Controls activities across Actuarial Modelling & Valuations with clear priorities.
• Lead or support regulatory, audit and governance commitments and plan proportionate remediation.
• Maintain and enhance proportionate frameworks, policies, standards and governance.
• Coordinate and challenge Risk & Control Self-Assessments, issues and remediation plans with ownership and timely closure.
• Oversee policy compliance, attestations, inventory management and risk appetite reporting.
• Partner with Financial Controls, Model Validation, other Risk functions, Audit and reviewers to close findings promptly.
• Lead the Risk Champion network, guiding capability through practical coaching and knowledge sharing.
• Identify opportunities to simplify and improve processes while balancing risk and business needs.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk-based decision making

Organization

People leadership

Job description

M&G is seeking a senior Risk & Controls lead for Actuarial Modelling & Valuations in the UK. You will drive risk governance, coordinate control activities and work with senior stakeholders to ensure robust risk management across key processes and regulatory obligations.

You will influence action plans, develop capabilities through guidance, and promote practical, proportionate risk frameworks while supporting growth and customer outcomes.