Lead Quantitative Modelling & AI Solutions

eFinancialCareers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 18%

Share Save & SIP

38 days annual leave

Time Off When You Need It

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

Job summary

M&G is seeking a senior professional to advance quantitative and statistical modelling capabilities within the Actuarial Modelling & Valuations Capability team in the UK. The role focuses on developing robust, scalable models using data science, machine learning, and proxy modelling techniques.

You will lead actuaries, data scientists, and technical specialists, engaging with risk, finance and technology to drive innovation while maintaining governance and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in quantitative and statistical modelling techniques.
• Experience with proxy modelling and a range of advanced analytical approaches.
• Experience in leading and developing multi-skilled technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and enhancement of quantitative and statistical models, including proxy modelling techniques.
• Manage a multi-disciplinary team of actuaries, data scientists, and technical experts, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Apply a range of analytical approaches, including data science and machine learning, to develop scalable modelling solutions for valuation and reporting.
• Use artificial intelligence as part of the modelling toolkit to support innovation and efficiency.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance, supporting capability development and knowledge sharing.
• Drive strong stakeholder engagement, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align priorities and deliver outcomes.
• Translate business requirements into robust modelling approaches.
• Ensure models meet governance, validation, and documentation standards.

Skills

Quantitative modelling

Statistical modelling

Proxy modelling

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Machine learning

Data science

AI in modelling

Programming

Problem solving

Tools

Python

Job description

M&G is seeking a senior professional to advance quantitative and statistical modelling capabilities within the Actuarial Modelling & Valuations Capability team in the UK. The role focuses on developing robust, scalable models using data science, machine learning, and proxy modelling techniques.

You will lead actuaries, data scientists, and technical specialists, engaging with risk, finance and technology to drive innovation while maintaining governance and quality standards.