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About the Role

This role focuses on advancing quantitative and statistical modelling capabilities within the Actuarial Modelling & Valuations Capability team. It involves developing and enhancing models using advanced analytics like data science, machine learning, and proxy modelling. The position requires strong technical expertise, a focus on innovation, and leadership of a multi-skilled team, ensuring robust and scalable solutions aligned with business priorities.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and enhancement of quantitative and statistical models, including proxy modelling techniques.
Manage a multi-disciplinary team of actuaries, data scientists, and technical experts, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
Apply a range of analytical approaches, including data science and machine learning, to develop and enhance models, designing and implementing scalable modelling solutions to support valuation and reporting processes.
Use artificial intelligence as part of the broader modelling toolkit to support innovation and efficiency.
Provide technical leadership and guidance, supporting capability development and knowledge sharing.
Drive strong stakeholder engagement, working closely with cross-functional teams to align priorities and deliver outcomes.
Translate business requirements into robust and practical modelling approaches.
Ensure all models meet governance, validation, and documentation standards.
Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and optimise modelling processes.

Requirements

Strong expertise in quantitative and statistical modelling techniques.
Experience with proxy modelling and a range of advanced analytical approaches.
Experience in leading and developing multi-skilled technical teams.
Understanding of data science, machine learning, and the practical application of AI within modelling.
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
Ability to design, build, and maintain scalable and efficient modelling solutions.
Strong understanding of model governance, validation, and controls.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to a range of stakeholders.
A proactive approach to innovation, balanced with a focus on delivery, control, and quality.

Skills

Quantitative and statistical modelling
Proxy modelling techniques
Leadership and team development
Stakeholder engagement and influencing
Machine learning and data science
Awareness of artificial intelligence applications
Programming and model development
Critical thinking and structured problem solving
Attention to detail and quality assurance
Continuous improvement mindset

Benefits

A valuable pension scheme of up to 18% (13% employer contributions and 5% employee contributions).
Access to Share Save and Share Incentive Plan.
Financial wellbeing and support services.
38 days annual leave (including bank holidays), with the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
Time Off When You Need It policy.
Market-leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave.
Health & Protection cover includes Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you, with additional family options.

About the Company

At M&G, our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work.
With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions.
Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions.
Through telling it like it is, owning it now and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

Equal Opportunity

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and offer workplace adjustments to ensure you have the support you need to succeed in your role.
At M&G we strive to have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture, underpinned by our policies and employee-led networks that offer networking, support and development opportunities for the diverse communities our colleagues represent.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – across gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation and more – including neurodivergent individuals, career returners and those with military service experience.
M&G is proud to be Level 3: Disability Confident Leader under the UK Government Disability Confident employer scheme, and we welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions.
We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process.
All candidates have the opportunity to request reasonable adjustments when applying.
If you need any additional support at any stage, please contact us at: careers@mandg.com