Model Risk Analyst, Divisional

Pacific Life; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions

Gym membership

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Pacific Life Re seeks a Model Risk Analyst, Divisional, to join our Model Risk Management team. You will conduct independent validation and risk reviews of actuarial models across the organisation, collaborating with model owners to strengthen governance, controls and processes.

You will work across Reporting, Pricing, R&D and Underwriting, spanning traditional actuarial models and AI solutions, applying actuarial judgement to identify risks and drive continuous improvement within Pacific Life

Qualifications

• Near-qualified actuary with 3+ years of experience in the field.
• Good knowledge of actuarial models and modelling software.
• Strong understanding of life insurance and reinsurance industries.
• Proven ability to proactively problem solve and challenge practices.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and explain evidence-based views clearly.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and projects.

Responsibilities

• Scope, plan and deliver model risk reviews under the MRM framework.
• Conduct scheduled independent reviews of actuarial models.
• Address remediation actions and monitor progress from prior reviews.
• Develop and deliver model risk information for business leaders.
• Identify recurring model risk themes and support governance initiatives.
• Present findings to model owners and senior leaders.
• Collaborate with Line 1 delivery teams and Model Risk for improvements.

Skills

Near-qualified actuary

3+ years experience

Actuarial modelling knowledge

Life insurance & reinsurance

Problem solving

Independent judgement

Report writing

Priorities management

Job description

Job Title

Model Risk Analyst, Divisional

Job Description

Model Risk Analyst, Divisional

Role Overview

Join our Model Risk Management (MRM) team and play a key role in delivering independent validation and risk review of the actuarial models across PL Re. As part of the wider Risk (Line 2) function, the model risk team provides assurance to senior management and the Board on the effectiveness, accuracy and robustness of critical actuarial models. Working closely with model owners across the organisation, you will help strengthen model design, governance, processes, and controls.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a strong technical actuary to broaden their commercial perspective and gain insight into the operations of a leading global reinsurer.

You will work with a diverse range of teams and innovative models spanning Reporting, Pricing, R&D, Capital Management, Business Planning and Underwriting. Models will range from traditional actuarial models to novel AI solutions. The role offers exposure to a variety of modelling platforms, methodologies, and business applications, while providing the opportunity to develop and apply actuarial judgement and critical thinking to identify risks and drive continuous improvement of modelling practices across Pacific Life.

We welcome applications from strong technical actuaries who are ready to develop their experience in independent model review and risk oversight, as well as those who can bring broader expertise and leadership to the role.

Role Responsibilities

• Scope, plan and deliver model risk reviews while developing and defending review conclusions, including:
• Scheduled independent reviews of actuarial models under PL's Model Risk Management (MRM) Framework.
• Targeted reviews in response to specific business requests, operational events or major model change.
• Monitoring and reviewing model owners' progress in addressing agreed remediation actions from previous reviews.
• Develop and deliver model risk management information for business leaders.
• Identify recurring model risk themes and support strategic model risk, governance and process improvement initiatives.
• Present findings and recommendations clearly to model owners, senior leaders and wider business stakeholders.
• Support collaboration on strategic improvements between Line 1 delivery teams and Model Risk.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Near-qualified actuary
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Good knowledge of actuarial models and modelling software
• Good understanding of life insurance & reinsurance industry
• Proven ability to proactively problem solve and challenge practices
• Ability to exercise independent judgement, constructively challenge methodologies and practices, and explain evidence-based views clearly.
• Strong report writing skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and projects

Desirable

• Understanding of effective governance, control design, documentation, testing and review standards for actuarial models.
• Experience planning and delivering technical review work across competing priorities
• Experience identifying and recommending solutions to critical issues

Competencies and Behaviours:

• Good analytical and technical skills
• Effective time management
• Interpersonal, collaboration, verbal, and written communication skills
• Effective upward management
• Continuous improvement mindset

Working For Pacific Life Re

Every person in our global team is valued for the unique qualities they bring to our business and we seek to build their expertise and support their individual ambitions at every step. Of course, we take our work seriously and we know our team can operate under great pressure. We work hard and thrive on achievement, but we also know how to have fun and relax too. We regularly host a range of team building days to strengthen our team's connection with each other and reflect on their successes.

Providing employees with a healthy work-life balance is very important to our culture. We have a wide range of employee benefits and we host regular social activities and well being initiatives. We are also committed to supporting our employee's involvement in their communities, by actively fundraising, hosting charity events and overseeing volunteering opportunities.

Benefits (Only for Permanent and Fixed Term Employees)

Leave

• 25 days of annual leave with option to buy/sell more days
• Adoption and fertility leave
• Generous enhanced parental leave

Healthcare

• Comprehensive private insurance coverage for employee and dependents
• Group Life Insurance coverage of 9x basic annual salary and Group Income Protection up to 75% of basic annual salary
• Optical benefits

Savings & Retirement

• 15% combined employee/employer contributions

Wellness

• Subsidized gym membership
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Time off for volunteering
• Charitable matching of employee donations

You Can Be Who You Are

We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential.

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact us about your needs so that we can discuss these with you to make sure that suitable adjustments are made, where possible.