Job Description

General information

City:

London

Country:

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Creation Date:

16-Sep-2025

Employment Type:

Permanent

Employment Type:

Full time

Ref #:

1234571900


Description & Requirements
Role Title: Head of Capital Validation and Risk Analytics
Department: GRS Risk
Team: Capital Model Validation and Risk Analytics
Location: London, UK
Type: Permanent, Full Time
Regulated Role: Conduct Staff

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced leader to serve as the leader of the Capital Model Validation and Risk Analytics team. In this pivotal role, you will have overall accountability for the independent validation of our Internal Models and the integrity of our capital management and risk analytics capabilities. You will set strategy, lead and develop a high-performing technical team, and ensure that our models and risk frameworks are robust, compliant, and add measurable business value.
As the head of function, you will engage with executive management, the Board, and regulators, providing authoritative advice and strategic challenge. You will be responsible for the direction and quality of technical reviews, regulatory deliverables, and risk management oversight, while fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

About the Department & Team:

The Capital Model Validation and Risk Analytics function is central to the integrity of Global Risk Solutions' capital modelling, regulatory compliance, and risk insights across our Luxembourg and Lloyd's legal entities. We work cross-functionally with senior stakeholders in Actuarial, Finance, and Risk, providing deep challenge, technical oversight, and strategic input on our capital and risk frameworks in line with Solvency II and Solvency UK.

Key Responsibilities:Define the strategic vision and annual plan for model validation and risk analytics, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and business objectives. Provide leadership and direction for the independent validation and critical review of Internal Models across all major legal entities (including LMAL and LMIE), guaranteeing compliance with Solvency II and Solvency UK. Oversee the design and execution of deep technical investigations into model methodology, governance, calibration and parameterization. Own the production and delivery of high-impact validation reports, ORSA documentation, stress and scenario testing and Board-level presentations. Advise and influence senior stakeholders - including Board members, executive committees, and regulators - translating complex technical findings into strategic recommendations. Lead cross-functional collaboration with Actuarial, Finance and Risk to strengthen capital and risk management frameworks and deliver enterprise-level improvements. Build, mentor, and inspire a team of analysts and actuaries, fostering a culture of challenge, technical excellence and continuous development. Monitor, interpret and proactively respond to evolving regulatory standards, industry trends and best practices; continually enhance validation frameworks and reporting processes. Adherence to all relevant regulatory requirements forms part of your role, and the demonstration of behaviours as set out in the Conduct Risk Policy, as they relate to your role, is core to LSM's commitment to our Liberty Values, placing customers at the centre of our business and behaving with integrity. LSM expects you to understand your responsibilities relating to all regulatory and internal requirements, and to proactively demonstrate compliance with these requirements and behaviours at all times. These requirements include the Senior Managers and Certification Regime Conduct Rules ,Solvency II, fair treatment of customers, Financial Crime, Data Protection, Conflicts of Interest, and Whistleblowing


Skills and Experience:

Qualified actuary (e.g. FIA or equivalent) with post-qualification experience in model validation, capital modelling or related disciplines. Significant track record of leadership in risk analytics or actuarial validation within the London Market or a comparable regulated environment. Deep technical expertise in Internal Model methodology, Solvency II/UK and model governance best practices. Proven ability to design and oversee complex technical reviews, distill key issues and deliver influential recommendations at Board and executive level. Outstanding communicator, adept at building relationships and credibility with senior leaders, committees and regulatory bodies. Demonstrated success in leading and developing high-performing teams. Advanced proficiency with capital modelling systems (e.g. Igloo) and analytical platforms. Commitment to continuous improvement and regulatory excellence.



Why Join Us?

Lead a central technical function shaping risk and capital management at a major international insurer. Influence Board decisions and regulatory standing, with high impact across the business. Collaborate with senior leaders and technical experts at the forefront of risk management. Drive innovation in model validation and risk governance. Competitive compensation, executive benefits and support for professional growth.



About Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM)

Liberty Specialty Markets is part of Global Risk Solutions and the broader Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, which is a leading global insurer. We offer a breadth of world-class insurance and reinsurance services to brokers and insureds in all major markets.
Our people are key to our success. That is why "Put People First" is one of the five Liberty values which unite us as a global organisation. We bring this to life for our colleagues through:Offering a vibrant and inclusive environment and committing to their career development. Promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Our Inclusion Matters framework and employee-led networks strengthen the diversity of our workforce and our inclusive environment. Reinforcing that collaborating together to share our unique perspectives help us make better decisions, deliver innovative solutions and pursue our ambitious goals. A supportive culture, which includes promoting a healthy work-life balance and working flexibly.

For more information, please follow the links below:
https://www.libertyspecialtymarkets.com/gb-en/careers/working-for-us
https://www.libertyspecialtymarkets.com/gb-en/careers/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing/diversity-and-inclusion