Technical Manager

M&G ,
London, Greater London
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At M&G our vision is: to become the best loved and most successful savings and investment business and we're looking for people who are excited about joining us on our journey. We're digitally transforming and investing heavily in technology and innovation to develop new and improved customer propositions that really raise the bar for our customers. To help us achieve our vision we're looking for exceptional people who live our values and behaviours and who can inspire others; embrace change; deliver results and keep it simple. What you can expect from us: We are committed to creating an environment where you can be exceptional at all you do. To help us deliver this, we promise to: * Challenge Your Limits by creating a stimulating working environment and providing opportunities for you to be involved in meaningful and challenging work * Support Your Aspirations with a commitment to learning and development that helps you achieve and build your experience with people who want you to succeed * Value Your Input whereby leaders and managers will involve you in key decisions, listen to your thoughts and recognise the important contribution you make * Balance Your Life through a work life partnership that focuses on making this an inclusive, diverse and friendly place to work and offers the flexibility and support that enables everyone to be at their best The Role: The Technical Manager's role sits within M&G's Finance function.More specifically, it involves the Internal Model framework with a view to support ongoing actuarial activities. These activities will be focussed on further developments associated with the Internal Model, and will therefore encompass regular interactions with a wide range of stakeholders including senior actuaries as well as core IT support functions Key Work Level Accountabilities: Manager or Expert: * For people managers, accountable for managing and motivating others to ensure quality of delivery to customers and stakeholders * For technical specialists, accountable for delivering expert advice or service, using specialist knowledge and subject matter expertise * Applies judgement to deliver outcomes, evaluating a range of potential solutions, considering the impact for customers, cost and risk * Manages conflicts that may impact delivery * Challenges upwards given knowledge of delivery and awareness of complex systems and the broader picture * Identifies and anticipates need for changes to continuously improve quality and efficiency of output * Manages resources and risks using expert judgment, know-how and experience Key Responsibilities for this role: * Provide oversight and direction to actuarial technical developments * Lead as the Technical Manager on M&G's Internal Capital Model Project, providing expertise to ensure the delivery of the project * Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and project colleagues * This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced part qualified or fully qualified Actuary who is seeking to further develop project delivery skills as part of a strategic actuarial modelling initiative * This a 9 month secondment/fixed term contract position Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience: * Actuarial model design and implementation of complex actuarial systems * Knowledge of capital modelling methods under Solvency II is an advantage * Strong stakeholder management experience, both internal and external; * Proven experience of internal governance principles * Range of programming languages * Experience of complex actuarial implementation and transformation projects * An ability to step back and appreciate the interaction between complex individual modelling steps * Proven track record of modelling developments to a high standard * An ability to solve logical problems and explain solutions in a clear manner * Knowledge of capital modelling tools is desirable, but not essential * Excellent team player who is hard working and has a desire to mentor and train others * An ability to prioritise work both on an individual basis and also for others Work Level: Manager or Expert Recruiter Name: Emma Pryde Closing Date: 23rd June 2020 We live by four behaviours at M&G and we ask all our employees to: * Inspire Others - Support and encourage each other, creating an environment where everyone can contribute and succeed * Embrace Change - Be open to change, willing to be challenged and able to adapt quickly and imaginatively to new ideas * Deliver Results - Focus on outcomes, set high standards and deliver with energy and determination * Keep it Simple - Cut through complexity and bureaucracy, be clear and decisive and never overcomplicate things At M&G Diversity and Inclusion is a strategic objective. We know that an inclusive environment makes us more accessible and ensures we attract, engage, promote and retain exceptional people. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity/nationall

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