Head of Transaction Quants Modeling Oversight

Lorien; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in London is seeking a Head of Transaction Quants Modeling Oversight to support an exciting project. The role offers a 3-month contract, requiring extensive experience in life insurance products, regulatory frameworks, and proven leadership skills. Strong communication capabilities in conveying complex financial concepts are essential. Competitive and negotiable remuneration is offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of BPA and annuities, Solvency UK, IFRS 17, UK GAAP.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing team.
• Strong technical skills in financial risk oversight and modelling.

Responsibilities

• Support on an exciting project for a 3-month contract.
• Bring teams together and lead delivery of enterprise-wide change.
• Develop risk frameworks focusing on material risks.

Skills

In-depth understanding of life insurance products

Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks

Proven leadership skills

Experience in financial risk oversight

Excellent verbal and written communication

Job description

Head of Transaction Quants Modeling Oversight

Job Type

Contract to Hire

Location

London

Negotiable

Job Ref

BBBH165749_1754058635

Date Added

August 1st, 2025

Consultant

.Head of Transaction Quants Modeling Oversight

3 Month Contract

UK Based

Our Life and Pensions client require a Head of Quants Modelling consultant to help support on an exciting project for an initial 3-month contract.

Skills required:

• In-depth understanding of life insurance products (in particular BPA and annuities), regulatory frameworks (Solvency UK, IFRS 17, UK GAAP), and the BPA, reinsurance and ERM market (incl the specific risks from these types of transactions)
• Strong understanding of all key technical elements of the role (i.e. life insurance balance sheet, including solvency, liquidity, capital modelling and Matching Adjustment; quants engineering and model risk oversight). Deep knowledge of machine learning and complex modelling is an advantage.
• Proven ability in bringing teams together and leading delivery of enterprise-wide change in a large, complex organisation
• Experience in leading a medium to large team, with proven ability in developing a high-performing team
• Extensive experience in effective and efficient financial risk oversight (including developing risk frameworks and setting risk appetite), focusing on material risks and balancing commercial outcomes and risk considerations.
• Excellent verbal and written communications, with ability to communicate complex financial concepts simply and concisely

If this role sounds of interest, please apply and I will call you to discuss.

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