At Just we encourage a flexible and agile working environment for the majority of our opportunities. Get in touch with us to discuss in more detail. Who are Just? We’re a FTSE 250 Financial Services company who specialise in retirement solutions and right now, our world is moving pretty quickly. With the defined benefit buy in / buy out space growing each year, Just continues to annually grow its business by over £4bn of assets. We are a purpose driven company with compelling and credible goals. Quite simply, we help people achieve a better later life. We achieve this by providing competitive and innovative products, services, financial advice and guidance to help our customers achieve security, certainty and provide them with peace of mind in retirement. That’s who we are. We’re a company on a mission: to become a beacon for the entire retirement industry. Because we believe everyone deserves a fair, secure, and fulfilling retirement. Purpose We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Quantitative Analyst to join our Internal Model team here at Just. You will support the Head of Internal Model and Senior Actuaries in developing the methodology used to calculate the Group’s regulatory capital requirement and propose, design and implement technical developments to ensure that the methodology in the IM remains best practice for managing the business and compliant with emerging regulatory requirements. You will be a key member of the Internal Model team assessing methodologies and optimising processes that inform capital decisions across the firm. If you’re looking for a capital role with the opportunity to leverage new technologies to drive innovation, efficiencies and influence positive change then we’d love to hear from you. As a Quantitative Analyst, you will be expected to: Leverage new technologies to develop and maintain the Group’s Internal Model, to support Solvency II and IFRS balance sheets, risk appetite and the ORSA, including proposing, designing and implementing changes where necessary. Provide quantitative expertise to support the Capital Management function. Utilise modelling best practices to build out internal libraries & tools and ensure adherence to internal model risk policies. Keep up to date with internal, current and new industry trends in the Technology space and Regulatory environment. Coach and manage more junior members of the Internal Model team on projects Skills and Knowledge Proven problem analysis and resolution skills Strong technical and analytical skills Strong verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills Proficient in the latest technology tools, including Python Understanding of the fixed income investment universe Ability to manage smaller defined projects Experience Experience of utilising technological advancements to innovate and improve processes Recent experience of asset modelling, portfolio construction and optimisation Previous experience of statistical and stochastic models or wider internal model methodologies Experience of developing practical solutions to complex technical issues Previous experience in financial services, asset management, insurance, investment or investment consulting Examples of key activities that can be expected in this role: Transform existing models onto new platforms using Python or equivalent modelling software. This will include components of the internal model, internal model risk calibration tools, and capital & balance sheet optimisation tools. Contribute to the delivery of the annual proxy structure review process to optimise efficiency Carry out the regular recalibration methodology and development of specific risk groups as part of the annual calibration of the Internal Model risks Prepare analysis to assess the capital model implications of Group projects, that identify risks, issues and opportunities that could impact the capital position Work with Actuarial Reporting, Systems and ALM teams to enhance the Solvency II reporting process. Why Just? We are committed to building a more sustainable business and have publicly committed to reduce our scope 3 emissions to Net Zero by 2050 and our scope 1 and 2 emissions to Net Zero by 2025. We’ve made good progress so far and encourage our people to make small and meaningful changes in their everyday lives, so that we can protect our planet for future generations. Diversity, Equity and inclusion (DE&I) is a key priority for Just as part of our overall strategy and ensuring all of our people feel proud to work at Just. We have joined a number of initiatives including the Race at Work Charter, designed to improve outcomes for employees from underrepresented backgrounds. We also run a Reciprocal Mentoring scheme for employees from a BAME background, those with a disability and those who identify as LGBTQ. There are multiple employee network groups, which champion issues including race, gender, social mobility and neurodiversity. What’s clear about working at Just is that we care. We care about our customers, our purpose, our environment, inclusivity, wellbeing and most importantly - each other. About Us We’re a FTSE 250 Financial Services company who specialise in retirement solutions and right now, our world is moving pretty quickly. How people work, save, and plan for the future is all changing. A new generation of retirees needs a new kind of retirement company. A company who will look for new ways of doing things – and will always put the customer first. That’s who we are. We’re a company on a mission: to become a beacon for the entire retirement industry. Because we believe everyone deserves a fair, secure, and fulfilling retirement. And with you on our team, we’re going to make sure they get it. We’ve built our sustainability strategy around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and have selected goals where we believe we can make the most difference. By aligning our activity with these global goals, we can make sure we play our part in addressing the wider issues facing the planet and leave a positive legacy to the world. You can read more about our sustainability strategy here. Diversity, equity and inclusion are priorities for us. Having a diverse, talented workforce with colleagues of different backgrounds, world views and experiences is the right thing to do. It’s also the most effective way to succeed, innovate and better serve our customers now and in the future. We are committed to our targets on gender and ethnicity and run a number of successful mentoring and sponsorship programmes for our colleagues from diverse backgrounds. We have multiple active employee network groups which champion issues including gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and neurodiversity. You can read more about our DE&I strategy and commitments here. What’s clear about working at Just is that we care. We care about our customers, our purpose, our environment, inclusivity, wellbeing and most importantly - each other. We look forward to welcoming you to the team soon.