Lead Modeller

Location London
Discipline: Change Management
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Luca
Contact email: luca@weareedenbrook.com
Job ref: J5787
Published: about 1 month ago
We are currently partnering with a rapidly growing speciality Insurer to recruit a Lead Modeller. The successful candidate will drive the design, build, and governance of the Business Plan Model - which underpins key strategic business decisions within the Group, including forecasting, valuation, capital allocation and strategic planning. Key responsibilities; • Lead the design, development, and execution of the Business Planning Model (BPM) to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning • Develop scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to inform management and board-level decision-making • Manage BPM version control, integrity checks, and documentation to ensure auditability and transparency • Collaborate with Finance, Pricing, Reserving, and Underwriting teams to translate modelling outputs into actionable insights • Support underwriting transactions, investment appraisals, and strategic initiatives through robust modelling and analysis • Interpret and present modelling outputs within a commercial context, with a strong focus on capital management in a (re)insurance environment • Oversee BPM inputs into the annual business planning cycle Prepare and deliver reporting to support the business planning process • Ensure accuracy and consistency of planning data across all inputs and outputs • Enhance and refine forecasting methodologies to improve planning effectiveness • Present complex modelling results clearly and concisely to non-financial stakeholders • Engage with senior stakeholders to support strategic planning and decision-making The ideal candidate should have but not limited to; • Professional accounting or actuarial qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA, AIA, FIA or equivalent). • 5–10 years’ experience in financial modelling within a (re)insurance company. • Proven experience leading (re)insurance business planning model development and review processes.