As an Actuarial Analyst for our Model Assurance team, you will be working with a dedicated and close-knit team to deliver key model review initiatives.

In this role you will have the unique opportunity to make a change and become a champion for better data and modelling practices within TAL.  Working from a first-principles approach, you will be able to challenge existing methodologies and models (including Prophet) to allow for improvement in the ways of working and sustainable model development.

The role will have exposure to the breadth and depth of TAL’s comprehensive suite of products, and you will be able to extract new insights in collaboration with your team and external teams such as in the Product and Pricing area. As part of model review, you will be working with entire portfolios of businesses and as such your findings can produce high-level impactful results for TAL.

You will be presenting your findings to a range of key stakeholders in the business, from the model owners to the project sponsors at the general manager level.

You will be working in a highly collaborative environment with your team, providing mutual support, peer-reviewing and problem-solving together during the team’s project work.

In addition, you will provide support on other initiatives beyond model review depending on the business’ needs which can include within the data space.

Key Accountabilities:

• Enhance the internal risk mitigation framework of TAL through independent model and data reviews on actuarial and finance models
• Support the business on projects to enhance the data and model capabilities of TAL
• Report and present back to the business on key findings and insights
• Explore creative solutions to model quality management and control
• Maintain a balanced approach to risk and the application of risk management principles to all phases of conduct and implementation for project deliverables
• Develop and maintain excellent communications with team members, customers and stakeholders

This role is responsible for providing quality assurance in relation to claim assessment in line with the TAL claims quality framework and risk management principles.A key focus of this role is to promote a culture of risk management and continuous improvement by providing risk-based detective controls and insights relating to claim assessment. You may be required to lead the delivery of small to medium scale projects or well-defined tasks on major projects to enable QA remediation or continuous improvement initiatives

This role is responsible for leading the Claims Quality Assurance team and providing quality assurance in relation to claim assessment in line with the TAL claims quality framework and risk management principles. A key focus of this role is to promote a culture of risk management and continuous improvement by providing risk based detective controls and insights relating to claim assessment. You may be required to lead the delivery of small to medium scale projects or well-defined tasks on major projects to enable QA remediation or continuous improvement initiatives.

Nelsons is the UK’s largest manufacturer of natural healthcare products, operating in the market place for over 150 years with a wide range of brands and products; inspiring generations to live healthier and happier lives. We are proud of our brands - RESCUE range, Bach Original Flower Remedies, Spatone, Nelsons Arnicare, Nelsons Teetha, Nelsons creams including Calendula – which are distributed worldwide to over 60 countries.

The QC Analyst is a key member of the Quality Control department and actively participates in all QC related activities. This is a busy role within a fast-paced department; therefore, the QC Analyst will need to be flexible and a team-player.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all training relevant to the position and required tasks are completed and kept up to date. Use assigned initials within cGMP environment
• All documentation relating to Nelson’s products are kept within Quality Management System (QMS) and adhere to Data Integrity (see POL-002)
• Understanding and adhering to cGMP environment requirements
• Sample and test all incoming raw materials according to in-house specifications and methods of analysis
• Test all finished products according to approved in-house specifications and methods of analysis including Spatone as required by the approved SOP
• Carry out environmental monitoring.
• Ensure that all laboratory tasks are performed in keeping with Good Manufacturing Practices and ensure that the laboratory is maintained in a clean and tidy condition.
• Support validation activities in the lab - equipment and methods.
• Carry out line checks on production activities and perform the relevant in-process checks, ensuring that such activities are in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Perform analyses, examinations or investigations as required.
• Collect results from third party lab as required
• Contribute to the investigation of consumer complaints as required.
• Ensure all data is stored and managed correctly
• Ensure any out-of-specification results (OOS) are investigated as per the relevant SOP
• Ensure all required retained samples are managed correctly
• Ensure that all chemical and consumable supplies are maintained in a safe condition
• Ensure the working environment is maintained in a clean and a safe condition
• Liaise effectively with staff from other departments
• Update documents as required
• Involvement in other QMS responsibilities as required as part of personal development

We would love you to have

• Education / Qualifications Degree level or above in a Science subject
• Experience in an analytical laboratory
• Ability to use work instructions and specifications for testing of products and raw materials
• A good appreciation of Good Manufacturing Practice
• Strong report writing skillls

Bonus if you have

• Basic knowledge of microbiology
• Experience or knowledge of HPLC and GC techniques
• Experience or knowledge of TLC techniques
• Experience of pharmaceutical production processes for tablets, liquids and creams