Senior Developer, Actuarial Systems – 28918

The Emerald Group; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading actuarial consulting firm is seeking a Senior Developer to enhance actuarial systems workflow in London. The role involves designing, implementing, and testing improvements, while supporting modelling tools and processes. Ideal candidates are part qualified actuaries with coding experience in C++, Python, or VBA. Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with Agile methods are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Experience in life insurance or life reinsurance is essential.
• A strong interest in actuarial modelling is required.
• Model development experience with knowledge of Life insurance products is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain actuarial modelling tools and processes.
• Support end-to-end process coverage.
• Create and maintain documentation and user guides.
• Perform independent/peer reviews and challenge business requirements.

Skills

Coding experience (C++, Python, VBA)

Understanding of actuarial modelling

Advanced Excel and Word skills

Experience with Agile methods

Education

Part qualified / Qualified actuary

Tools

MoSes

RiskAgility FM

Tyche

Job description

Overview

Our client is looking to hire a Senior Developer within the Divisional Business Services, Actuarial Systems Team. With a proactive approach to problem solving, you will constantly strive to improve all aspects of the actuarial systems workflow, including calculation accuracy, process automation and system performance. You will be involved in the design, implementation and testing of process, modelling and infrastructure improvements.

• Location: London
• Category: Life Actuarial
• Type: Permanent

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of a robust set of actuarial modelling tools and processes
• Cover all aspects of their end-to-end process
• Support the development and/or maintenance of documentation and user guides
• Demonstrate strong coding capabilities, acting in line with best practices
• Engage in active independent/peer review and challenge across all aspects of the E2E Model Development Framework and on business requirements

Qualifications

• Part qualified / Qualified actuary with experience in life insurance or life reinsurance
• Coding experience, e.g. C++, Python or VBA
• Demonstrable interest in a long-term actuarial modelling role
• Model development experience, preferably with knowledge of Life, CI, IP and Annuity/Longevity products
• Experience of using MoSes, RiskAgility FM, Tyche or similar modelling platforms, including an understanding of the benefits and limitations of such platforms
• Advanced understanding of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience with Agile delivery methods desirable