Head of Capital Modelling

Head of Capital Modelling page is loaded Head of Capital Modellinglocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 12 Days Agojob requisition id: JR132 At Antares, our success starts with our people. We're a collaborative and an inclusive organisation where every voice is valued, and every individual can grow and thrive. We combine deep expertise with a supportive culture to deliver outstanding results for our clients and a fulfilling experience for our colleagues.Whatever stage of your career you'll find a place to belong, contribute, develop and we'd love to hear from you.Antares is a leading global insurer currently seeking a Head of Capital Modelling to lead our high-performing Capital Modelling Department. The Role As Head of Capital, you will steer a diverse portfolio of models that are central to the organisation's long-term success. Leading a talented team of twelve, you will have the autonomy to champion "out-of-the-box" solutions in an environment that balances high technical standards with genuine work-life harmony.You will be a key partner to senior leadership, working directly with Entity CEOs, CUOs, and Chief Actuaries to ensure capital insights are integrated into every corner of the firm-from Reserving and Risk to Investments, Reinsurance and Underwriting. This is a role for a strategic thinker who wants their work to move beyond the spreadsheet and influence the highest levels of the business. Team and Culture: You will lead a department with a reputation for excellence and a high level of engagement from the Executive Team. At Antares, capital insights aren't just a regulatory requirement; they are a primary driver of strategic decision-making.Our structure is designed to break down silos: Capital Modelling, Capital Management, Exposure Management, Catastrophe Modelling, and R&D operate as a unified ecosystem. This setup ensures you have dedicated R&D support to push the boundaries of what's possible, within a supportive environment that values professional growth as much as technical accuracy.Join us to shape the future of our capital framework and lead a team that is redefining what's possible in an integrated modelling ecosystem. Knowledge and Qualifications: Education: Minimum 2:1 degree in a highly quantitative field (Mathematics, Physics, Actuarial Science) Professional Accreditation: Fellow of the IFoA (or equivalent) Experience: 15+ years total Actuarial experience. 10+ years specialised in in-house Lloyd's and/London Market Capital Modelling. Extensive experience in championing, driving and enhancing the use of capital models for business. Proven track record of leading high-performing actuarial teams and managing senior stakeholders (C-Suite, Board, Regulators). Technical Competences: Modelling Architecture: Comprehensive understanding of complex capital modelling structures, parameterisation, and aggregation across all risk types. Platform Expertise: Expert knowledge of market-leading capital modelling software and their integration with wider business systems. Regulatory Mastery: Command of Solvency II, Lloyd's of London requirements, PRA and BMA expectations. Business Integration: Ability to synthesise technical outputs into commercial insights. Technical Documentation: Ability to write high-quality and engaging technical and process documents. Leadership & Behavioural: Passion & Engagement: Passionate about Capital Modelling, embracing the variety and complexity of the challenges it presents. Strategic Vision: Ability to balance detailed technical rigour with 'big picture' pragmatism. Talent Development: Proven ability to recruit, mentor, and retain top-tier actuarial talent. Strategic Communication & Impact: Delivers clear, concise, and highly relevant messaging. Adapts complex technical concepts for diverse commercial stakeholders, ensuring insights are readily understood and actionable. Reputational Safeguarding & Technical Integrity: Acts as the primary custodian of the department's reputation and credibility. Actively earns and protects stakeholder trust by anchoring all advice in absolute accuracy, consistency, and effective communication. Resource Optimisation: Dynamically manages departmental workload and capacity. Prioritises high-value strategic deliverables and filters out low-impact tasks to maximise overall team efficiency. Key Accountabilities: Department Strategy & Vision: Execute the Capital Modelling Vision, Objectives and Strategy (VOS). Drive the transition to a market-leading capability that actively supports Antares Global's ROCE objectives. Regulatory & Risk Management: Own the relationship with regulators (Lloyd's, PRA), Manage the delivery of Model Validation runs requested by the Risk Function. Modelling Framework & Consistency: Maintain a robust, consistent modelling architecture across all Group entities. Ensure methodology and assumptions are aligned with Reserving, Pricing, Exposure Management. Stakeholder Value & Business Use: Champion the use of the Internal Model. Provide high-quality metrics to Senior Management and other departments in line with agreed model uses. Governance & Control: Enforce a rigorous control framework, including documentation, peer review, and change management logs (kernel versions, expert judgement, limitations log). Leadership & Recruitment: Lead the department effectively, Lead the recruitment process, Set clear objectives, and drive the professional development of Lead Actuaries and junior staff, Manage capacity by ensuring resources are not over-extended on technical details that do not move the needle. Lead recruitment and drive professional development. Committee Representation: Represent the Capital Modelling function at the Internal Model Expert Group (IMEG), Risk & Capital Committee (RCC), and Underwriting Committee (UWC).Education required for this role:At Antares, we empower our talented team members through active involvement and collaboration, driving strategic and business goals whilst delivering exceptional services to our customers and partners.Our unique organisational structure fosters unparalleled sharing of information, knowledge and expertise, creating a vibrant and innovative working environment.Our culture of excellence is fuelled by continuous learning and development opportunities across all areas of our international operations. We believe in nurturing your potential and helping you grow with us. Empowerment: Be a part of decision-making processes that shape our future. Collaboration: Work with a diverse team of experts who share their knowledge and insights. Growth: Access to continuous learning and development programs to enhance your skills. Innovation: Thrive in an environment that encourages creativity and forward-thinking.Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your professional journey. Together, we can achieve greatness!