Hymans Robertson LLP is one of the UK’s leading Pensions and Actuarial Consultancies, employing over 500 staff in 4 UK offices.  The Firm operates as an independent partnership and prides itself on an innovative, client focused approach.  Our clients include some of the UK’s leading names and largest pension schemes, while our continued growth and success has been recognised by numerous industry awards.

With older people living longer and with longer healthy active lives, longevity has become a substantial matter for the UK economy. Getting the longevity assumption wrong is a serious risk for pension schemes and understanding the causes and effects of longevity has become a very significant issue.

CLUB VITA is the first ever dedicated longevity company for pension schemes. By combining the experience data from over 100 large pension schemes, Club Vita has assembled the rich and detailed records of over five million pension scheme members enabling it with a powerful combined dataset to provide new and original insights. Although the primary function of the Club Vita database is to provide occupational pension schemes and their advisors with analysis services to enable them to manage their longevity risk, the database is also used for the investigation of social and medical matters related to longevity.

The Role:

An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join Club Vita’s vibrant group of experienced statisticians, research actuaries and data analysts.  The role will involve working closely with a dedicated team in order to develop innovative modelling techniques for mortality and longevity data. The position represents a unique opportunity to develop your career in a refreshing, stimulating, team focused environment where new ideas are encouraged and every member of the team genuinely makes a difference. There will be a mix of research as well as application, understanding, development and implementation of methodology

Key responsibilities will include:

·         Proactively assisting and contributing to the research and development of statistical mortality and survival models in an actuarial context

·         The application of existing data-analysis experience to discover novel relationships in a rich large database

·         Maintaining and updating the statistical models that feed our main products

·         New product research and the application and supervision of adopted processes

·         Statistical analysis to include Multivariate techniques including survival analysis and GLMs; Data-mining techniques (e.g. clustering); and Time-series modelling including Dynamic Linear Models.

Qualifications and Experience:

         ·         Minimum of a post graduate degree in statistics

·         Experience of doing work of a similar nature is highly desirable

·         Familiarity with one or more Bayesian techniques and financial modelling

·         Previous work experience/familiarity with life assurance or pensions is desirable

·         Proven statistical skills and techniques alongside strong IT skills in particular, programming experience in R/S

·          A proven track record of applying published academic material to new and challenging problems within the workplace

·         An ability to work on problems and manage large projects ensuring delivery within agreed deadlines  

·         The ability to apply pragmatic judgment

·         Creative and decisive with an ability to create ideas and solutions, gain buy in and take them through to conclusion and implementation

·         Strong methodological/theory skills

·         Understanding the impact of the research being undertaken and demonstrating a keen interest in how this impacts the work of Vita and the wider world

Personal Characteristics

   ·         A collegiate team player, who uses team resources and knowledge to create solutions

·         Capable and interested in working on a mix of research and application (e.g. analysis and working to deadlines as well as the  development and implementation of methodology)

·         Good organisational skills with ability to work to tight deadlines

·         Attention to detail and accuracy

·         Dynamic, motivated and driven with a keen interest and desire to learn and develop

Reward & Support

Hymans Robertson prides itself in offering a refreshing, stimulating work environment where independent thinking and new ideas are actively encouraged and where every member of the team genuinely makes a difference. Candidates can expect a highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including full study support where applicable. The firm is committed to the personal and career development of all employees and this position offers excellent growth potential within a dynamic and growing organisation.

   Further information on Hymans Robertson and our range of services is available at www.hymans.co.uk

   For further information or to submit an application contact:- recruitment@hymans.co.uk