Senior Analyst

Sr. Analyst Prophet Modeler Life Insurance (UK).

The Senior Actuarial Analyst will support Prophet modelling initiatives, contributing to actuarial valuation, risk, Data cleanup processes. The role involves hands-on model development, testing, analysis, and documentation, working under established governance frameworks to ensure accuracy, transparency, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Prophet Models to support valuation activities.
• Interpret and validate data, assumptions, application codes, and model outputs, providing clear explanations and documentation.
• Perform integration of models and developments.
• Perform model testing, including reconciliation, sensitivity testing, and scenario analysis.
• Assist in production runs and ensure timely and accurate delivery of actuarial results.
• Support model documentation, change management, and audit or validation reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (finance, risk, IT, and business) to support business and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of modelling processes and controls.

Skills

• Working knowledge of Prophet or other actuarial modelling software (e.g., IGGY Axis, MG-ALFA, or similar).
• Understanding of life insurance products and core actuarial principles.
• Proficiency in Excel and VBA; familiarity with SQL or Python/DCS for data handling is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and numerical skills.
• Ability to explain technical results clearly to both actuarial and non-actuarial stakeholders.
• Good documentation and report-writing skills.

Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in model development and analysis.
• Ability to analyze complex datasets and interpret actuarial results.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing regulatory and business requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• 36 years of relevant work experience in actuarial modelling or valuation.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or Economics.
• Progress toward actuarial qualification with 36 actuarial exams from IAI or IFoA.
• Exposure to actuarial model development, valuation processes, and reporting across one or more lines of business.