Investment Valuation Specialist (/Actuary)
Date Posted: 12/02/2025
Location: London
Job Type: Full time
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We are looking for an Investment Valuation Specialist to join our Investment Valuation team and support the delivery of asset and derivatives modelling methodology and systems, short-term liquidity risk modelling and management, and other initiatives.
Responsibilities
Provides actuarial/technical expertise to support the accurate and appropriate valuation of Just’s investment assets, derivatives, and repo.
Provides actuarial/technical expertise to develop, maintain and document the Group’s asset, derivatives and repo modelling methodology, including IFRS Level 3 assets and limited-price-indexation (LPI) linked assets valuations and validations
Supports the technical development and maintenance of the LPI projection model and other market yield curve infrastructure
Analyses and explains the IFRS Level 3 asset valuation differences between Just Group and asset managers or other vendors supplying valuations where applicable
Provides actuarial/technical expertise to model short-term liquidity risk
Provides technical assistance/actuarial input to other initiatives associated with the Investment Operations function
Assists with preparing clear and concise material and presentations, internal papers, approvals, and management information, where applicable
Collaborates closely with internal stakeholders, most notably in the areas of Investments, Finance, Actuarial, and Risk, and in particular, supports the regular Investment Operations processes.
Skills & Experience
A qualified actuary or equivalent quantitative and professional profile. The ideal candidate would have recent experience in the Investments, Reporting or Treasury area.
Track record of developing practical solutions to complex technical issues
Experience in financial markets, in particular corporate bonds/loans, financial derivatives and repo are highly desirable.
Understanding of fixed income assets, derivatives, and repo
Knowledge of collateral management processes
Knowledge of Bloomberg and FIS Quantum is highly desirable
Excellent knowledge of Excel and VBA and potentially other financial modelling software
Excellent problem-solving skills
Good understanding of data management and analysis
Ability to communicate complex ideas and analysis to a less technical audience
Able to take the initiative to identify and solve issues proactively.
Company Benefits
A Competitive Salary, Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
Along with 25 Days Annual Leave plus an Additional Day on us for your Birthday
Private Medical Cover and Income Protection, just in case
A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme – paid annually based on individual and company performance against targets
Opportunity to progress within your career both in-role and within the company
FREE access to the Headspace App, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline and Trained Physical & Mental Health First Aiders (On-Site)
A variety of Employee Funded Benefits available to you via our Online Benefits Portal
Plus, several additional purchase options available for you and your loved ones