Anaplan Solutions Architect (12 month FTC)

Job Profile Summary

Anaplan is a cloud-based planning platform that is disrupting the world of enterprise planning management.

Chaucer is a leading speciality (re)insurance group providing clients with proven smart risk solutions for underwriting and claims. Our enterprising and trusted experts offer market-leading cross class capabilities, empowered decision- making, and a tailored approach.

As an Anaplan Model builder and solutions Architect, you will be expected to assist in the optimisation and enhancement of models used by the Actuarial department.

You will work closely with both Technology and Actuarial business areas to help set Chaucer on the path to Anaplan success.

Job Description

• Liaise with the Lead Anaplanner and business to establish and deliver against an Anaplan Actuarial road-map and ensure best practices are adhered.

• Work with Business Intelligence, Technology Architecture as well as Business Subject Matter experts to develop the Anaplan Actuarial model architecture.

• Adhere to the change deployment processes and framework of controls across the Anaplan landscape.

• Use Agile methodologies in to deliver against Azure DevOps Features/Epics or user stories.

• Present complex technical concepts and ideas back to the business

• Fully document all process and technical deliveries.

Skills and Competencies

• Relevant experience as an Anaplan Solutions architect, financial analyst – eliciting requirements from senior stakeholders, design (play back) and build of the solution.

• Knowledge of actuarial processes, Lloyd’s insurance Market Experience 

• Experience in designing, building, enhancing and testing new Anaplan models.

• Knowledge of Anaplan Lifecycle Management (ALM) and change release process with DEV/UAT/ PRD

• Expert skills in Microsoft Office Products suite, especially Excel

• SQL and VBA scripting (desirable)   

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Self-starter, motivated to deliver high quality solutions to the business.

• Good communication skills and focus on the business end users.

• Negotiating requirements – scope and priority.

• Detail oriented.

• Commitment to building high-quality solutions. 

Education

• Certified in Level 1 and 2 Anaplan Model building

• Bachelor’s degree or higher 

ABOUT US

Chaucer is a leading insurance group at Lloyd’s, the world’s specialist insurance market. We help protect industries around the world from the risks they face. Our customers include major airlines, energy companies, shipping groups, global manufacturers and property groups.

Our headquarters are in London, and we have international offices in Bermuda, Copenhagen, Dubai and Singapore to be closer to our clients across the world. To learn more about us please visit our website.

Chaucer is committed to diversity, actively values difference and respects people regardless of the protected characteristics which are outlined in the Equality Act 2010 (UK legislation) as a result of the Equal Treatment Directive 2006 (EU legislation). 

A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace are core to our success as a business and integral to our winning strategy and culture. We recruit from the widest available pool of talent, and our hiring, assessment and selection process is fair, free from bias and one which ensures we select the right person for the job, based on merit. We are committed to promoting a culture that actively values difference, and recognises that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect throughout their employment.

We are open to considering flexible working arrangements for all roles and encourage you to outline your needs during the interview process.