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Kingswood

Sept 2014 - Present: Head of Retirement Reporting. The team produces all the key financial metrics for annuities for Solvency II, Peak 1 and IFRS. I also oversee the change function to implement process efficiencies, new products and new methodologies. Advocate of Lean Management techniques.April 2012 - Sept 2014: Actuarial Technical Lead in the Modelling & Finance Solutions Team.Guided Prophet and SAS developers through projects from initiation to delivery. Engaged with stakeholders to elicit requirements and developers to plan the projects. Wrote Delivery Proposal Reports detailing proposed solution, in and out of scope, planned testing, time and cost estimates. Oversaw completion of Technical Design and Test Reports. Responsibilities for line management and employee engagement.

Reigate

Actuarial software team member - Algo Financial Modeler, (previously named VIPitech).Head of AFM training: Wrote training material, delivered client training courses and trained global trainersProvided AFM modelling support and wrote generic solutions for common modelling challenges.

Reigate

2004 - 2010: Head of Actuarial SoftwareHead of Software Training for launch of the new VIPitech actuarial software:Set and implemented the training strategy for existing legacy system users and new users.Developed VIPitech actuarial models to be used in training courses, including stochastic asset liability models, .Designed and developed the training documentation for use by delegates and trainers.Trained actuarial consultants in Watson Wyatt’s global offices to be VIPitech trainers. Worked with Head of Development on the design of the system, particularly to promote user-friendliness and resolve system bugs.Regular global travel, strong cross-cultural skills.1988 - 2004: Actuarial ConsultantClient Facing role including actuarial modelling, ‘Client First’ visits to discuss client’s satisfaction, transfer knowledge and improve client service, statutory valuations of insurance companies/friendly societies, product pricing

Sydney

Sabbatical to do a theological diploma

Mathematics

Master'S Degree, Mathematics