Expires soon Willis Towers Watson

Modelling Analyst (London)

  • London (Greater London)
  • Accounting / Management control

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary of Role 

As a Modelling Analyst you will work on projects developing, maintaining and calibrating economic and asset models in our STAR ESG software for use by insurers, asset managers, sovereign wealth funds and pension funds to form strategic asset allocation and manage financial risk. In addition, you will deal with queries from clients and assist with client training. To excel in this role, you need to be comfortable with working on several projects simultaneously in a team environment, but also able to structure your work independently and deliver concise results.


The Role

The Economic and Asset modelling team operates globally and provides investment analytics and consultancy to clients spanning the international insurance, pension, banking, endowment and private / sovereign wealth sectors. Our macroeconomic and asset models underlie risk and investment management advice provided to clients with over $4tn of asset exposure across a diverse range of products.

·  Maintain STAR ESG asset models and participate in quarterly calibration.
·  Provide support and deliver specific clients’ modelling projects which also includes data analysis and assumption proposal.
·  Provide support to users of our STAR ESG software
·  Develop new functionality and improve efficiency for Willis Towers Watson’s asset modelling software
·  Research, analyse and implement new asset classes in the model.
·  Provide support to STAR ESG model integration and development projects.

The Requirements

·  Preferably a degree in a quantitative subject (Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or Finance) with a minimum requirement of an A grade at A-level maths or equivalent. 
·  Enquiring and analytically minded with a logical and thorough work ethic.
·  Good Excel skills. Familiarity with object-oriented programming languages (C# preferred) and Matlab would be an advantage.
·  Good communication skills and can work with both quant analysts and client consultants efficiently.
·  Team player comfortable in a professional services environment with the ability to debate effectively and subsequently influence internally & externally at all levels
There is a comprehensive study package for either the CFA or Actuarial exams. It is expected candidates will wish to further their studies in one of these relevant professional disciplines although other options may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The Company

Willis Towers Watson is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 40,000 employees serving more than 140 countries. We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas – the dynamic formula that drives business performance. Together, we unlock potential. Learn more at willistowerswatson.com.

Willis Towers Watson is an equal opportunity employer

Willis Towers Watson believes that effectively managing a diverse workforce is vital to our business strategy. We have an obligation to our organization, ourselves and our clients to hire and develop the best people we can find. We will continually review our policies and practices to ensure that all areas of the employment process (including recruiting, hiring, work assignments, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, company-sponsored development programs and overall workplace experience) are free from discriminatory practices. We are committed to equal employment opportunities at Willis Towers Watson.

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