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About the Role

This leadership role within the Divisional Capital Modelling team combines deep technical expertise, people management, and stakeholder engagement. The key purpose is the development, governance, and implementation of AXA XL's internal capital model, shaping the future direction of capital modelling across the Division.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Head of Capital Modelling – Division in the development, maintenance, and operation of our internal capital model.
Oversee the second line review of parameterisation processes, validation of model outputs, optimisation of model code and documentation.
Produce and present standard formula calculations (Solvency II and BSCR) results.
Provide expert oversight of correlation modelling and other areas of expert judgement.
Review and challenge model inputs, assumptions, methodologies, and outputs, ensuring the delivery of robust capital modelling outputs.
Drive continuous improvement of modelling approaches, processes, and technology implementation.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, analytical capability, and model insight.
Foster a culture of innovation and operational excellence.
Lead, develop, and manage a team of three capital modellers.
Foster a high-performing and collaborative team culture.
Support the technical growth, career development, and long-term success of the team.
Provide technical leadership, coaching, challenge, and constructive feedback.
Ensure the accuracy, reliability, and regulatory compliance of capital modelling deliverables.
Lead the continued development of ceded reinsurance modelling within the internal capital model.
Enhance the representation of complex reinsurance structures.
Improve insight into the capital impacts of reinsurance programmes.
Support the development of capital modelling reporting on ceded reinsurance.
Liaise with the ceded reinsurance team on the interpretation of contract terms and capital modelling outputs.
Develop and enhance internal capital model outputs for key stakeholders, ensuring they are fit for purpose and meet business requirements.
Deliver capital modelling analyses to support actuarial investigations, risk second opinions, and strategic initiatives.
Lead ad hoc assessments of the Division's capital and risk profile.
Provide timely insight on emerging issues and business developments.
Build strong relationships across AXA XL, coordinating data sourcing, timelines, and priorities.
Support the operation of the internal model governance framework and associated committee processes.
Lead engagement with internal and external validation functions, representing the Capital Modelling team.
Drive the successful resolution of validation findings through effective challenge, stakeholder engagement, and delivery of remediation plans.

Requirements

Demonstrable track record in capital modelling or other simulation-based modelling role.
Excellent Microsoft Office including Excel skills.
Demonstrates a Growth Mindset by embracing continuous learning, seeking feedback, and proactively developing skills.
Committed to Performance Excellence by setting high standards, striving for continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality results.
Exhibits Strong Cross-Functional Collaboration skills, effectively partnering across teams, functions, and geographies.
Builds Resilience by maintaining focus and effectiveness under pressure, adapting to setbacks, and remaining positive and solution-oriented.
Communicates Effectively by conveying complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
Demonstrates Agility by quickly adjusting priorities and strategies in response to changing business needs, industry developments, and regulatory landscapes.
Exhibits strong leadership qualities, including influencing, negotiating, and inspiring teams.
Possesses an Analytical and Strategic Mindset, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and develop long-term strategies.
Demonstrates a strong commitment to understanding and prioritizing the needs of internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Excel
Growth Mindset
Performance Excellence
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Resilience
Effective Communication
Agility
Leadership
Analytical Mindset
Strategic Mindset
Stakeholder Needs Prioritization
VBA
R
Python
SQL
ReMetrica

Location

London, UK

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior
Leadership

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve
Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits

About the Company

AXA XL is the Property & Casualty risk division of AXA, created from the acquisition of XL Catlin in 2018.
We partner with mid-sized to multinational clients to take their business further, with more than 30 lines of business to offer solutions for existing and emerging risks.
With 9,000+ colleagues based in approximately 30 countries we are able to serve clients in more than 200 countries.
The Risk Management team is a strategic department within AXA XL dealing with the most difficult P&C challenges and influencing strategic decisions in operations of a leading international Commercial Lines and Reinsurance company.
AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities.
Sustainability is integral to our business strategy.
AXA XL is known for solving complex risks.
We reinvent re/insurance for mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals.
We combine a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.
With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

Equal Opportunity

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success.
That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential.
It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.
Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter.