Wanted Actuary – Investment Bank Quantitative modelling team (Quantitative Analyst- insurance/pension modelling/analysis) recruitment
The Bank:
My client is a global investment bank, with offices all over the world. The UK office is a modern structure located in the heart of the City of London. They have a very stable business and are currently growing the quant modelling areas. This hire has been identified as a key hire for 2012 in the modelling area.
Your Background:
- Commericial experience as an Actuary for at least 2 years
- Actuarial modelling/model validation of any of the following: Pensions, Insurance derivatives, Life insurance, mortality modelling, etc…
- Strong educational background at minimum Masters level, ideally PhD in a Mathematical/Actuarial discipline.
- An interest or knowledge of derivatives products.
- Coding is not essential however experience of using statistical packages is.
- Genuine desire to work in an Investment Bank.
- Good communication skills as you will be communicating with people across different teams and areas of the bank, ie traders, quants, risk, etc…
The team:
The positions reports directly to the global head of the Risk Quant team, sitting next to the front office quant research team, you will be instrumental in the modelling/validation of insurance products as well as gain some valuable exposure to derivative products traded within the Investment Bank.
This is an exceptional opportunity for the right professional to make a move into a very lucrative, challenging, meritocratic environment, working within a strong quant team on a very stable and mature platform.
How to apply:
Please send in your CV immediately for consideration.
To talk directly with us to discuss this vacancy and the client, please contact Simon Adams on:
Email: simon@its-city.com
Direct Line: +44 (0) 203 283 4095