Model Quality Analyst

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

11/18/2024

The Vacancy

This role is in the busy and dynamic Data Journey team which is a joint venture between our Third-Party Administration, Insights & Analytics, and Actuarial Private business units.

You will be part of the digital team focused on the design and delivery of platforms and processes that enable the effective use of data by the wider consulting business.

Playing a pivotal role in the development of digital solutions, this is a technical, hands-on role working with cutting edge technology and processes. Helping to develop and test our range of models to ensure the model output is accurate and products are high quality and usable, this extends to both functional testing (business logic and calculation methodology) and non-functional testing (user experience and system performance). Using business knowledge and experience, this role will also help shape the way we develop and test our models to ensure we keep pace with evolving technologies and client needs.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Working with;
• Developers to ensure solutions are developed that meet requirements
• Business Analysts to feed into requirements and solution design
• Stakeholders and users to understand requirements
• Become a Subject Matter Expert on our modelling systems
• Prepare and review test plans and other test documentation
• Execute tests for a model/system, including setting up independent checking calculations for models
• Promote and implement automation of testing for long-term efficiency (‘Automate First’ strategy)
• Sign-off systems and models, including functional and non-functional requirements, ensuring these have been thoroughly tested
• Complete tasks required for model consumption e.g. production of market related factors
• Maintain a high standard of documentation and audit trail related to test plans (meeting compliance requirements, release notes, help files)
• Understand the importance of regression packs and help to maintain them
• Provide test estimates to assist in setting timelines, may set overall deadlines and monitor progress
• Provide end user support where appropriate
• Understand impact of software architecture and coding techniques on development quality
• Strong awareness of both business and software domains and can adjust testing techniques appropriately
• Consult with stakeholders throughout the business, analysing options and making recommendations
• Involvement in the overall test strategy and processes being followed across the QA team
• Provide training/mentoring to junior colleagues
• Liaise with delivery leads to ensure appropriate skillset of QAs in the project team and assists with resource planning
• Adhering to the firm’s Information Security standards, policies and procedures.
  

Qualifications/Skills/Experience

• Good knowledge and understanding of business domain in pensions/actuarial/investments
• Experience working in a similar role or strong business/user experience
• Good knowledge of software development lifecycle
• Strong academic record in a numeric subject
• Good experience with Excel
• Experience of R programming and Python preferable (e.g. ability to read code, debug, code up tests)
  
  

Personal characteristics

• High degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Methodical and structured approach to tasks
• Good record-keeping/audit trails
• Independent thinker; inquisitive, ability to challenge current processes
• Ability to speak up/question/challenge when you think something is not right
• Exceptional organisational skills, including the ability to plan and prioritise work without direct supervision
• Energetic and dynamic with a proactive ‘can do’ attitude and a high degree of self- motivation and drive
• Strong communication, inter-personal and influencing skills
• An interest in understanding the technical calculations and methodology behind actuarial and risk models
• Versatility to apply focus to a range of different challenges
  
  

About Us

Together, we’ve been building better futures for over 100 years. For our people, our clients and their people, our communities and the environment.

We thrive on tackling complex problems. And we believe those problems are best solved by diverse teams – diverse in skills, approaches and backgrounds. Our independence lets our people be themselves and think freely, while working in a collaborative, supportive environment. We love innovative, independent thinking and want everyone to share their ideas.

Working alongside employers, trustees and financial services institutions, we offer pensions, investments, benefits and risk consulting services, as well as data and technology solutions. With over 1000 employees and counting, we’re one of the leading consultancies in our field and are proud to be recognised by numerous industry awards.

We’re committed to developing our people and encourage everyone to carve out their own career path. We’ve many colleagues who started out in one team in the business and have ended up somewhere completely different, having had the chance to develop new skills and explore new passions.

We are continually working to improve our inclusive culture and employ diverse talent. We therefore welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, which includes but isn’t limited to: age, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, marital or civil partnership status, neurodiversity, religion, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background.

Our hybrid working model offers the best of both worlds – home working as well as a fun, collaborative office environment - meaning flexible working patterns to accommodate individual needs. Find out more about our careers here .

If you need any assistance in relation to a personal requirement, medical condition or neurological difference during our selection process then please let us know.

Together, we can make this the best job you’ll ever have.

We Offer

Our culture

We live and breathe our four values – friendly, confident, partnering and straightforward – and genuinely care about out people, clients, community and the environment.

Job satisfaction

Every employee can genuinely make a difference and contribute towards achieving our purpose – together, building better futures. Whether that’s helping our clients build more secure financial futures, using your 3 days volunteering or helping us reduce our carbon footprint.

Reward and wellbeing

We offer competitive salaries, a share of company profits and an award-winning benefits package. We also take your mental, physical, social and financial wellbeing seriously, both in and outside of work.

Flexible working

We trust our people to work in a pattern that suits their circumstances with a healthy balance of home and office working.

Latest technology

We use the most up-to-date technology and software to match our ground-breaking business solutions that make life easier for us and our clients.

Career development

There is no linear path – learning opportunities are plentiful and empower you to carve out your own career.