AVP - Model Risk, Divisional

Goodman Masson
London

Job Details

  • London | Life Reinsurance | Competitive PackageA prestigious life reinsurer is seeking an experienced actuary to lead their Model Risk function in London. This is a high-impact role, offering the opportunity to set the standard for model risk governance across the business. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, model developers, and business teams, providing assurance that models are robust, well-governed and driving meaningful improvements.Key Responsibilities: Lead comprehensive model validations across Pricing, Valuation, Capital Planning and Assumption Setting.
  • Challenge methodologies and assumptions to identify risks and influence enhancements. Present clear, actionable findings to senior leaders, model owners and risk committees. Collaborate with technical experts across multiple domains to shape and evolve the Model Risk Management Framework. Guide the business on modelling best practice and governance standards. Monitor emerging trends, modelling techniques and regulatory developments to inform decision-making. Lead and develop a team of model risk professionals.
What You’ll Bring: FIA or equivalent qualification with strong post-qualified experience. Proven expertise in actuarial modelling, model validation or audit. In-depth understanding of risk and control frameworks. Strong knowledge of multiple reporting bases (e.g. BMA, US GAAP, IFRS 17, Solvency II). Ability to influence both senior stakeholders and technical teams effectively. Familiarity with tools such as Tyche, SQL, R and Tableau. Life (Re)insurance experience in areas such as financial reporting, forecasting or pricing. Why This Role: This position offers significant exposure to senior decision-makers, cutting-edge modelling work, and the chance to shape model risk strategy across a major reinsurer. The business prides itself on combining high performance with genuine flexibility, strong wellbeing initiatives, and an inclusive culture. For more information or a confidential chat, please contact Bradley Grant on 0207 019 8869 or email [email protected] .

Company

Our Actuarial Division at Goodman Masson was set up in 2004 to provide an unparalleled recruitment service to our clients in the Financial Services & Insurance sector.

We have significant expertise in all of the key actuarial specialisms – with dedicated Consultants focusing on one of: General Insurance, Life insurance and Pensions Consulting.

We provide actuarial candidates for permanent, day-rate, and fixed-term contract assignments across the UK, Bermuda & Europe.

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Telephone
0207 336 7711
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Goodman Masson
7th Floor 120 Aldersgate
London
London
EC1A 4JQ
United Kingdom
Posted 2025-10-27

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