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At a glance:
Location: Cirencester Office
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Employment Type: Permanent
Seniority: Mid-Senior Level
About the Role We're looking for an experienced actuarial modelling specialist to join our Finance function as a Financial Modelling Lead. This role offers the opportunity to become a key expert within our specialist actuarial modelling capability, helping to shape the future direction of our modelling environment and the solutions that underpin critical business decisions. Working closely with the Head of Financial Modelling, you'll lead the development and enhancement of actuarial models that support regulatory reporting, financial planning, forecasting, capital assessment and strategic decision-making. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex modelling challenges, driving innovation and influencing how actuarial modelling is delivered. You'll join at an exciting time as we continue to improve our actuarial modelling estate following a migration to a modern modelling platform. With responsibility for models that project customer cashflow and liabilities over long-term horizons and support operations across Europe and Asia, you'll have the chance to create an impact on the efficiency, capability and future evolution of our modelling environment. What You'll Be Doing About You You're an experienced actuarial modelling professional who thrives on technical problem-solving and enjoys taking ownership of complex modelling challenges. You bring deep modelling expertise, strong commercial awareness and the ability to translate business requirements into effective actuarial solutions. Most importantly, you're excited by the opportunity to influence the strategic direction of a sophisticated actuarial modelling environment while working as a recognised technical specialist rather than in a people management role. Essential Criteria Desirable Criteria
What's in it for you?
Whatever stage of life you're in, our benefits are designed to provide the support, flexibility, and peace of mind you need to thrive both at work and beyond.
In addition to our discretionary annual bonus scheme, which reflects both individual and company performance, you'll benefit from a market-leading benefits package tailored to support your wellbeing, financial security, and family life.
Our benefits include:
- 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
- Private Medical Insurance – company-funded cover for you and your immediate family
- Generous Pension Scheme – a non-contributory employer contribution of 10%, increasing with length of service up to 15%, plus the opportunity to increase this through salary sacrifice
- Enhanced Parental Leave – up to 26 weeks' full pay to support growing families.
- Protection Benefits – company-funded critical illness cover, income protection, and life assurance
- EV salary sacrifice scheme through Tusker
Reasonable Adjustments
We're an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at careers@sjp.co.uk
Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.
What's next?
If you're excited about this role and believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clicking ‘apply’ below and our team will be in touch.
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