Senior Analyst – Life Consulting – Edinburgh Permanent recruitment

We are currently seeking to recruit a Senior Analyst with strong risk modelling knowledge on behalf of our client, a prestigious company with a superb reputation in the financial services sector. This is an excellent opportunity to further your career in a progressive forward thinking and growing organisation. 

Responsibilities:

As part of the Life team you will play a leading role in servicing clients, focusing on the life insurance sector. You will be responsible for managing a team of analysts in the performance of a number of key functions.

You will use your skills and experience to develop new and existing economic models, using your knowledge to contribute to consultancy projects. You will also be responsible for presenting your research and consultancy findings to clients and internal stakeholders.

You will work with wider teams in order to deliver a range of modelling based services such as economic scenarios and model calibrations. Furthermore, you will work closely will the Client Servicing team in the delivery of expert modelling support across the EMEA region.

Profile:

We would be keen to hear from candidates with exceptional numerical and analytical skills, at PhD/MSc level or with equivalent skills in a relevant area. Sought after professional qualifications include FIA, FFA, MBA, FRM and CFA. You will have experience of quantitative and financial modelling and an understanding of risk management. Ideally, candidates who have prior experience in managing an analytical team would be advantageous to the role.

Candidates will need a good understanding of relevant financial industries (insurance, pensions and/or retail product), product types and regulatory environment changes.

You will have strong communication and relationship management skills along with a naturally inquisitive and determined nature with an core understanding of advanced financial mathematics and/or economics.

Strong candidates will have an in-depth understanding of stochastic modelling, and in particular its application with Life Insurance.

 As well as the opportunity to join this superb organisation, you will receive a highly competitive salary and benefit package. You will also be supported in your personal development and reap all the benefits of being part of a thriving and professional business.

Please follow the link to apply or call Hayley Croutear on 0131 301 5123 for further information.