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Legal Counsel Location: London, GB Company: Royal London Group Job Title: Legal Counsel - Asset Management Contract Type: 12-month FTC Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based Closing date: 24th June 2025 We are currently looking for a Legal Counsel to join our highly regarded Group Legal Team on a 12-month FTC basis in London. This role will support a team of in-house lawyers providing strategic legal advice, guidance, and support across Royal London's Asset Management business. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team where you will undertake a range of legal activities, using your knowledge to support the Asset Management division while developing key relationships across the wider Royal London Group. You will benefit from working alongside experienced legal professionals who champion development and continuous learning. About the role Working alongside a Senior Legal Counsel and other team members to provide proactive strategic legal advice and support to internal stakeholders on various asset management activities, including portfolio management arrangements, distribution and rebate arrangements, non-disclosure agreements, fund-related agreements, and trading arrangements. Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of documentation to support RLAM and its operations, including investment management agreements, distribution agreements, fund documentation, and outsourcing agreements. Advising on the interpretation of relevant laws and regulations affecting RLAM, including MiFID II, UCITS V, AIFMD, and AIFMD II. Acting as the Legal Lead on projects, product development, and fund launches. Identifying, managing, and mitigating legal risks, providing pragmatic solutions. Collaborating on cross-organization projects, strategic initiatives, and regulatory compliance within the Group Legal team. Working with external legal counsel as appropriate, ensuring cost-effective legal support. Taking accountability for legal advice and communicating it in a clear, strategic manner. Business partnering within the Asset Management division as delegated by the divisional counsel. About you A collaborative, commercial, and pragmatic asset management solicitor. Proven experience in the Asset Management or Financial Services sector, gained in a leading law firm or in-house. Excellent practical and technical knowledge of legal and regulatory issues affecting investment management. Proactive, pragmatic, and accountable for delivering commercial legal solutions in a fast-paced environment. Strong understanding of corporate governance, FCA/PRA regulations, and their impact on the RL Group. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. About Royal London We're the UK's largest mutual life, pensions, and investment company, offering protection, savings, and asset management products and services. Our People Promise emphasizes an inclusive, responsible, enjoyable, and fulfilling workplace, underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values: Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve. We offer great benefits such as 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, up to 14% employer pension matching, and private medical insurance. See all our benefits here - Our Benefits. Inclusion, diversity, and belonging We're an inclusive employer that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives, which enrich our skills and workplace culture.

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Head of Fund Accounting and Asset Valuations Date: 23 May 2025 Location: London, GB Company: Royal London Group Job Title: Head of Fund Accounting and Asset Valuations Contract Type: Permanent Location: London Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based Closing date: 24th June 2025 We are looking for a dynamic Head of Fund Accounting and Asset Valuations to lead our Fund Accounting and Alternate/Private Accounting teams. The ideal candidate will oversee all aspects of fund accounting, ensure accurate asset valuations, and provide strategic leadership to drive operational excellence. If you have extensive experience in Asset Management and a passion for Fund Accounting and Asset Valuations, we encourage you to apply. This position requires a technical understanding of investment accounting practices covering; fixed income, equites, derivatives, CLOs, private asset/debt securities, and direct and indirect real estate. The assets are held in various vehicle structures, including OEICs/UTs to complex LP/GP structures. The role involves overseeing valuations across all asset types. About the role Manage the team (including outsourced activities) to ensure our people are engaged, motivated and developed to maintain high quality teams that proactively exceed client expectations. Support the growth of Private and Real Assets through robust valuation governance and valuation practices The effective development and delivery of investment accounting, reporting and asset valuation procedures and controls. Support the successful delivery of change initiatives according to the priorities and business strategies agreed within the business Drive and support the strategic development of a continuous improvement and operational efficiency culture within the business Accountability and responsibility for the supervision, monitoring and sign-off of Fund/Investment accounting and valuation activities, whether operated internally or outsourced. Ensure the valuations team are independent and possess the necessary expertise. About you Qualified accountant with demonstrable relevant Investment Accounting experience from an Asset Management background. Must cover liquid and illiquid investment accounting experience. Proven strategic leadership and management experience. Outstanding business partner to investment, client and trading areas. Deep technical knowledge of investment accounting and valuation practices. Strong regulatory awareness, understanding impact of current and future changes. Understanding of investment instruments including equities, fixed Interest, money market, derivatives (futures, options, swaps, CFD, CDS, etc), private debt/assets, direct and indirect real estate . Understanding of trade life cycle and investment management processes. Ability to network effectively both internally and externally. Strong influencing and communication skills. About Royal London Asset Management Royal London Asset Management (RLAM), part of the Royal London Group, is one of the UK's leading fund management companies working with a wide range of clients across the globe to achieve their investment goals. Our long-term, client-driven focus means that we have a long-standing commitment to responsible investment. We act as responsible stewards of our clients' capital, exercising their rights and influencing positive change. Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve. We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here - Our Benefits Inclusion, diversity and belonging We're an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected - whatever their background.

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Legal Counsel- Asset Management Location: London, GB Company: Royal London Group Job Title: Legal Counsel - Asset Management Contract Type: Permanent Location: London Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based Closing date: 24th June 2025 We are currently looking for a Legal Counsel to join our highly regarded Group Legal Team on a permanent basis in London. This role will support a team of in-house lawyers providing strategic legal advice, guidance, and support across Royal London's Asset Management business. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team where you will undertake various legal activities, using your knowledge to support the Asset Management division and develop key relationships across the wider Royal London Group. You will benefit from working alongside experienced legal professionals who champion development and continuous learning. About the role Providing proactive strategic legal advice and support to internal stakeholders on asset management activities, including portfolio management, distribution, rebate arrangements, non-disclosure agreements, fund documentation, and trading arrangements. Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating documentation such as investment management agreements, distribution agreements, fund documentation, and outsourcing agreements. Advising on the interpretation of laws and regulations impacting RLAM, including MiFID II, UCITS V, AIFMD, and AIFMD II. Leading legal aspects of projects, product development, and fund launches. Identifying, managing, and mitigating legal risks with pragmatic solutions. Collaborating on cross-organization projects and regulatory initiatives within the Group Legal team. Working with external counsel cost-effectively, providing strategic interpretation and communication of legal advice. Business partnering within the Asset Management division as delegated by the divisional counsel. About you A collaborative, commercial, and pragmatic asset management solicitor. Experience in the Asset Management/Financial Services sector, gained in a law firm or in-house. Strong knowledge of legal and regulatory issues in investment management. Proactive, accountable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Understanding of corporate governance, FCA/PRA regulations, and their impact on the group. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels. About Royal London We're the UK's largest mutual life, pensions, and investment company, offering protection, savings, and asset management products. Our People Promise emphasizes an inclusive, responsible, enjoyable, and fulfilling workplace, underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values: Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve. We offer benefits such as 28 days annual leave, up to 14% employer pension matching, private medical insurance, and more. See all our benefits here - Our Benefits. Inclusion, diversity, and belonging are core to our culture. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and perspectives, recognizing the skills they bring to our organization.

Senior Software Engineer Date: 10 Feb 2025 Location: Macclesfield, GB Company: Royal London Group Job Title: Senior Software Engineer Contract Type: Permanent Location: Edinburgh Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based Closing date: 24th February 2025 We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Engineer to join our dynamic team at Royal London. As a Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in providing technical skills to help our teams design, develop, test, and implement efficient solutions that meet business and customer requirements. The successful candidate will have a real impact on how Royal London develops our applications. You will be given the opportunity to grow your career within a team focused on promoting internal career progression. This role is focused on evolving the technology stack supporting our Protection products and customers. This role contributes to our purpose of strengthening the mutual choice for our customers by providing the best technology solutions to our customers. About the role You will be working in a technology stack which primarily includes Angular SPAs, .NET Web APIs, and SQL Databases. Participate in the development of technical solutions, managing your own workload. Provide technical advice and guidance to other software developers, proactively and reactively. Take responsibility for ensuring that all code meets Royal London Group standards, guidelines, and quality gates for given technology. Encourage close collaboration with other disciplines within the team. Take an active role in the transfer of knowledge and sharing of experiences relating to your area of technical expertise at practice level. About you You will have hands-on development experience in .Net and Angular, successfully delivering and leading change on complex applications. Enterprise experience working across the full software development lifecycle. Desire to support the wider team and collaborate with stakeholders across the business. Able to communicate at all levels in an engaging and collaborative manner. Keen to continue to develop technical skills in ever-emerging technology stacks. About Royal London We're the UK's largest mutual life, pensions and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings, and asset management products and services. Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable, and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve. We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme, and private medical insurance. Inclusion, diversity and belonging We're an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognized and respected - whatever their background.

Company: Royal London Group Job Title: Data Management Lead Contract Type: Permanent Location: London Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based Closing date: 25th February 2025 We have a new opportunity for a Data Management professional to join the RLAM Data Management team. This new role is required to establish data management services for RLMIS assets alongside the existing RLAM assets and manage the impact of change. This is an exciting time to join RLAM's Data function as we support the business to become more data led in decision making. About the role Overall responsibility for RLMIS assets and services within the wider Data Management team. Deliver best in class Data Management and Operational services, acting as 1st line data support function for business users and escalation point within the team. Meeting SLAs and no risk events. Deliver service improvements, evidenced by metrics. Own relevant risks and controls - including risk events. Build effective relationships with RLMIS and understand their requirements for data. Work with Projects within RLAM or RLMIS to represent Data management. Deliver data management services into projects, manage impacts and influence project design and architectures. Establish a network of stakeholders across RLAM and RLMIS and build effective relationships and strong communications. Ensure data issues are managed, logged and resolved. Be the senior escalation point for RLMIS data questions, issues, incidents and queries. About you Previous experience in managing data within an asset manager - including knowledge of core data domains - Security, portfolio, transaction, benchmark, reference data, performance, client. Ability to collaborate with a range of stakeholders on both BAU data management activity and project work. Knowledge of the trade lifecycle and investment instruments including - equities, fixed income, collective investment schemes, ETD and OTC derivatives. Experience of driving forward Data management practices and principles. Strong knowledge of multiple data types used in asset management, including Instruments, complex instruments, Trade, Client, ABOR & IBOR, etc, in its various formats, large and small data sets. Experience in working in change delivery projects or squads. Working to agreed project plans and milestones and reporting progress effectively. Experience in Blackrock Aladdin is preferred. Experience in Data related tools, including advanced excel, SQL, Aladdin toolsets, Power BI, Power Automate. Self-starter with a curious mindset who is ambitious and aspires to make a significant difference. About Royal London Asset Management Royal London Asset Management (RLAM), part of the Royal London Group, is one of the UK's leading fund management companies working with a wide range of clients across the globe to achieve their investment goals. Our long-term, client-driven focus means that we have a long-standing commitment to responsible investment. We act as responsible stewards of our clients' capital, exercising their rights and influencing positive change. Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve. We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging We're an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected - whatever their background.

Workplace Pensions Product Owner Date: 14 Feb 2025 Location: Edinburgh, GB; Macclesfield, GB; London, GB Company: Royal London Group Contract Type: Permanent Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based We are recruiting for an experienced Workplace Product Owner to join our growing Workplace Proposition team and play a key role in delivering Royal London's ambitious growth strategy in the workplace pensions market. As Product Owner, you will lead an agile squad and be responsible for developing Royal London's workplace proposition and delivering changes to improve the experiences and outcomes of our customers, advisers, employers, and our business. This includes both the creation of new experiences and changes to Royal London's existing workplace proposition to help build customers' financial resilience and deliver great customer outcomes as a purpose-led mutual. You will also work collaboratively with other squads and teams supporting Royal London's workplace proposition to deliver the best customer, adviser, and employer solutions, and support external engagement with some of Royal London's key corporate clients and our Independent Governance Committee. About the role Provide relevant expertise on Royal London's workplace proposition and recommend data and insight led changes to better meet customer, adviser, and employer needs Lead the design, development and delivery of the end-to-end proposition Articulate the proposition vision and requirements to internal stakeholders Lead the delivery of meaningful customer/adviser/employer journeys and features across Royal London and across multiple channels Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop a roadmap with clear customer and business objectives aligned to the proposition vision Prioritise the right customer/adviser/employer business problems based on data and insights, considering alignment to Royal London's purpose and workplace growth strategy Champion customer (includes adviser and employer) led design to ensure that design thinking principles are applied to new features and journeys to deliver high quality customer experience Maintain an in-depth understanding of customer/adviser/employer needs, the competitor products/landscape, and the workplace pensions market to inform the strategic direction of Royal London's workplace proposition Provide strong leadership/ coaching of your squad and the virtual teams Collaborate with the wider business to deliver on business objectives and ensure propositions are being deployed appropriately and are set up for success in attracting and retaining customers Understand risk responsibilities to ensure appropriate governance processes are followed and regulatory and audit requirements are met Manage stakeholders with an ability to influence key decisions Manage resources and costs effectively About you Experience within the financial services sector, preferably within the long-term savings market Commercially astute, with a sound understanding of customer and financial dynamics, and ability to identify focus to add greatest value A proven track record developing and delivering proposition change Ability to leverage insight to develop compelling propositions Relevant experience working in an agile team Excellent stakeholder management skills and an ability to 'connect the dots' Ability to effectively engage, influence and communicate across all levels of the organisation and externally Experience of leading and coaching people having led teams both directly and through matrix, defining the team's roles and responsibilities Experience in managing product development governance and conduct risk in line with risk appetite and regulatory requirements What we offer A generous group pension scheme (up to 14% matching employer contribution) 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days Annual company and performance based bonus Life assurance (up to 8 x annual salary) Enhanced parental leave policies Private medical insurance Employee Assistance Programme - Access 24/7 to confidential health, legal & financial advice About Royal London We're the UK's largest mutual life, pensions and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings and asset management products and services. Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve. Inclusion, diversity and belonging We're an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected - whatever their background.

Associate Quantitative Analyst Date: 14 Feb 2025 Location: London, GB Company: Royal London Group Job Title: Associate Quantitative Analyst Contract Type: Permanent Location: London Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based Closing date: 21st February 2025 We currently have an opportunity for an Associate Quantitative Analyst to join the Passive and Quantitative Equities team on a permanent basis in London. This front office role will provide support and assistance across the equity teams whilst at the same time developing the role holder into a fund manager or senior quantitative analyst. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with strong analytical and problem-solving skills in addition to a keen interest in financial markets. About the role Assist in the development of quantitative models, tools and screens/dashboards Build tool sets and framework for working with both traditional and alternative data sets (NLP, AI, Machine Learning) Assist in the management of systematic equity strategies Contribute to the development of existing and future investment infrastructure and systems from a technology perspective. Support and provide added value to existing products. Assist desk heads with future strategy. Provide support to the Senior Quantitative Analysts in the development of trading models and systems. About you Honours degree in a highly quantitative subject. Postgraduate degree desirable. Solid mathematical grounding ideally in quantitative finance. Technical skills in a range of programming languages: Python, R, VBA, and SQL. Knowledge of traditional and alternative financial data. An understanding of and/or keen interest in equity markets and financial derivatives is of significant benefit via either work experience or study. Working towards or desire to complete CFA level 1. About Royal London Asset Management Royal London Asset Management (RLAM), part of the Royal London Group, is one of the UK's leading fund management companies working with a wide range of clients across the globe to achieve their investment goals. Our long-term, client-driven focus means that we have a long-standing commitment to responsible investment. We act as responsible stewards of our clients' capital, exercising their rights and influencing positive change. Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable, and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve. We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme, and private medical insurance. Inclusion, diversity and belonging We're an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected - whatever their background.

Head of Proposition - Equity Release Date: 5 Feb 2025 Location: Plymouth, GB; Edinburgh, GB; Macclesfield, GB; London, GB Company: Royal London Group Job Title: Head of Proposition - Equity Release Contract Type: Permanent Location: Edinburgh or Plymouth or London or Alderley Park Working style: Hybrid office / home (minimum 50% office based) Closing date: Wednesday 20th February 2025 We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our team as Head of Proposition for Equity Release Lending, leading our Proposition strategy and delivery. Key to the role will be understanding the dynamics of the market, from customer and adviser needs, through to sourcing platforms and portals, and to the requirements of Lenders. As Head of Proposition, you will be a member of the cross-functional Leadership Team that oversees the Equity Release Lending business, as well as looking across propositions to better meet the needs of customers in the Later Life customer lifestage. With your deep understanding of Equity Release or similar markets (e.g. Protection), you will lead cross-functional initiatives, collaborating effectively to enhance customer solutions and experience, and drive business growth. If you are ready to make a significant impact at the UK's largest mutual Life, Pensions and Investments company, we want to hear from you. About the role Responsible for the creation and delivery of the proposition strategy for Equity Release, ensuring resource is secured and managed to deliver agreed outcomes. Responsible for representing the proposition at the cross-functional leadership team, contributing effectively to the strategy and alignment on priorities for the broader Equity Release Lending business. Oversee the full proposition lifecycle for Equity Release, ensuring alignment with customer needs and business objectives. Ensure existing propositions are compliant and helping customers achieve good outcomes, delivering against commercial targets. Manage relationships and strategy with relevant third parties, including Equity Release Funders and Adviser portal providers. Provide expertise on the propositions, understanding technical requirements and market dynamics. Maintain an in-depth understanding of competitor products, financial markets, regulatory concerns, and pressures. Collaborate with the wider business to ensure propositions are deployed appropriately and consistently for maximum impact. Provide strong leadership for a direct team of Proposition experts and be a role model for Royal London values. About you Strong customer focus and understanding of Consumer Duty. Strong knowledge of the Equity Release market or similar, such as the UK Protection market. Experience in proposition development and leading teams. Ability to translate broader business strategy into functional (product) strategy. Ability to influence at a senior level. Commercially astute, with a sound understanding of customer and financial dynamics. Focus on delivery, working with stakeholders to agree priorities and secure resources. Strong people leadership, inspiring teams to work collaboratively to meet ambition. Experience working in a regulated industry. Expertise in championing the end consumer and understanding customer value. Experience in managing product development governance and conduct risk in line with regulatory requirements. About Royal London We're the UK's largest mutual life, pensions, and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings, asset management products and services, and Equity Release Lending propositions. Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable, and fulfilling, underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values: Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve. We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits, such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme, and private medical insurance. Inclusion, diversity, and belonging We're an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London.

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Senior Data Management Consultant Date: 16 Jan 2025 Location: Edinburgh, GB; Glasgow, GB; Macclesfield, GB Company: Royal London Group Job Title: Data Management Consultant Contract Type: Permanent Why Join Us? At Royal London, we believe in empowering our employees to achieve their best. As a Data Management Consultant, you'll play a crucial role in supporting our data management initiatives and ensuring data excellence across our organization. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with the Data Management Lead, collaborate with a dynamic team, and make a real impact on our business and customers. Join us and be part of a company that values inclusivity, collaboration, and innovation. Purpose of the Role: The Data Management Consultant will support the Data Management Lead in enhancing the effectiveness of how data is used across Royal London. Your work will directly contribute to our overall purpose of helping people protect and grow their financial assets. By assisting in the implementation of data management practices and fostering a culture of data stewardship, you'll help us deliver better outcomes for our customers. What You'll Be Doing: Assisting in establishing and maintaining data management practices and standards. Supporting data quality and integrity initiatives across the organization. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver data management projects. Working with stakeholders to support data-driven decision-making. Providing expertise in data governance and data quality management. What We're Looking For: Experience in regulatory compliance, interpretation, and application of regulatory standards. Strong Business Analysis experience. Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration abilities. Experience of data quality management and data governance principles, BCBS 239 or similar. Ability to prioritize and plan in line with business demands. Experience with Data Management Tools, e.g., IBM InfoSphere, Collibra, Informatica CMDC, Ataccama, or similar. About Royal London We're the UK's largest mutual life, pensions, and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings, and asset management products and services. Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable, and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values: Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve. We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days of annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme, and private medical insurance. Inclusion, diversity, and belonging We're an inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognized and respected - whatever their background.

Senior Business Analyst Date: 12 Feb 2025 Location: Edinburgh, GB Company: Royal London Group Job Title: Senior Business Analyst Contract Type: Permanent Location: Edinburgh or Glasgow or Alderley Park Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based Closing date: 26th February 2025 We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Senior Business Analyst to join our group Transformation and Change team in Edinburgh or Glasgow. As a Senior Business Analyst, you will take ownership for delivering the full range of BA artefacts across the end-to-end change lifecycle. With the opportunity to work across the whole of the Royal London business, you will play a critical role in driving business growth and success. With your good understanding of the industry and strong analytical skills, you will provide high quality deliverables that will support projects to delivery on time and within budget. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about business analysis and looking to make a significant impact on the organisation's success. About the role Analysis of large and/or complex change initiatives Elicit, challenge and document requirements from stakeholders to identify and address business challenges on both waterfall and agile projects. Facilitate workshops with a wide range of stakeholders to understand current and future state, documenting process maps to reflect these. Ability to work stand alone or within a team, in one or more project at any given time. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure proposed solutions meet the requirements. Experience in one or more of the following disciplines (Marketing, Commercial, Life & Pensions, Data Solutions, Investments) Advanced in analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience using a variety of business analysis techniques, tools and standards. Proficient interpersonal and stakeholder management skills to establish and maintain relationships. Ability to manage own workload and support colleagues. About Royal London We're the UK's largest mutual life, pensions and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings and asset management products and services. Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve. We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here - Our Benefits Inclusion, diversity and belonging We're an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected - whatever their background.

Head of Business Partnering - Annuities and Long Standing Customers Date: 6 Feb 2025 Location: Edinburgh, GB Macclesfield, GB London, GB Company: Royal London Group Job Title: Head of Business Partnering - Annuities and Long Standing Customers Contract Type: Permanent Location: Edinburgh, Alderley Park, London Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based Closing date: 26th February 2025 Are you ready to take on a pivotal role within Royal London's Business Finance Leadership Team? We are seeking a dynamic, experienced and commercial professional to lead our business partnering services for the Annuities and Long Standing Customer (LSC) businesses. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on our company's financial performance and decision-making through a detailed understanding of our propositions and their value for Royal London Members. About the Role: Develop a comprehensive financial understanding of our business, with a focus on our new and growing Bulk Purchase Annuity business and our established LSC business. Play a leading role in performance measurement and the methodology and process through which financial performance is assessed and reported. Support the development of proposition, pricing and value-enhancement strategies through an understanding of key value drivers. Build and nurture relationships across the organisation to drive better outcomes. Coordinate activities across the Finance function as required to support and bring challenge to the Annuities and LSC business. Provide financial oversight and support for major technology and change programmes. Deliver actuarial analysis on potential M&A activity and provide technical actuarial leadership in broader business change initiatives. Manage and motivate your team to deliver outstanding performance. Be part of the Business Finance Leadership Team and contribute to the broader objectives of the team. Contribute to committees and governance forums as required to support business objectives. About You: We are looking for a qualified actuary with experience in a broad range of actuarial work, preferably including life insurance product development, pricing, valuation, and capital modelling. Strong commercial finance acumen with a focus on policyholder outcomes. A deep understanding of financial drivers and methodologies for UK Life and Pensions organisations. Knowledge of UK Life and Pension industry accounting, actuarial work and regulatory environment. The ability to generate innovative ideas and communicate complex financial matters clearly. A natural ability for building teams, working across boundaries and influencing others in pursuit of better outcomes. About Royal London We're the UK's largest mutual life, pensions and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings and asset management products and services. Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve. We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. Inclusion, diversity and belonging We're an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected - whatever their background. Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join us in shaping the future of Royal London!

Senior Test Analyst Location: Macclesfield, GB Company: Royal London Group Job Title: Senior Test Analyst Contract Type: Permanent Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based Closing date: 21st January 2025 The Senior Test Analyst is responsible for the creation of test cases using in-depth technical analysis of both functional and non-functional specifications (such as reliability, efficiency, usability, maintainability and portability). They create traceability records from test cases back to requirements and produce automated/manual test scripts, materials, and regression test packs to test new and amended software or services. Senior Test Analysts specify requirements for environment, data, resources, and tools. They interpret, execute, and document complex test scripts using agreed methods and standards, recording and analyzing actions and results while maintaining a defect register. They review test results and modify tests if necessary. The role also involves providing reports on progress, anomalies, risks, and issues associated with the overall project. They report on system quality and collect metrics on test cases, offering specialist advice to support others. The Senior Test Analyst reviews requirements and specifications, defining test conditions, and mentors Test Analysts and Trainee Test Analysts. About the role Uses in-depth technical analysis of both functional and non-functional specifications to determine test requirements. Specifies requirements for environment, data, resources, and tools. Conducts early life cycle validation and verification. Plans, estimates, and schedules phase tests. Designs and produces reusable test scripts (including automated test scripts and packages), procedures, and regression test packs to test new and amended software. Interprets and executes complex test scripts using agreed methods and standards. Monitors progress, documents test pass/failures compared with pre-defined criteria, creating traceability records from test cases back to requirements. Uses normal operating facilities, diagnostic tools, technical manuals, test scripts, and systems documentation to identify, diagnose, and report on system errors. Reviews test results and modifies tests if necessary. Produces reports on system quality and metrics on test cases. Provides guidance and assistance to colleagues on any aspect of test planning and execution. Reviews and tests non-functional aspects of systems at a high level. Guides team members on testing practices and prioritizes their tasks to achieve results ready for milestones. Mentors Test Analysts and Trainee Test Analysts. Deputizes for Lead Test Analyst. Maintains knowledge of specific specialisms, providing detailed advice regarding their application and executing specialized tasks. About you Familiar with testing techniques used to plan and execute software tests of all application components to verify that the software satisfies specified requirements and to detect errors. Experience of using automated test tools and can influence when automation adds value. Aware of software tools that automate or assist any part of the testing process across the whole testing lifecycle. Experience of an application, process, or product that benefits the test team. Specialist knowledge and skills in one or more business functions, technologies, or automation tools. Can identify gaps in available information required to understand a problem or situation and devise a means of resolving them. Proactive, anticipating opportunities for service improvement and taking appropriate action. Brings positive change to the test services community. Understands problems or situations by breaking them down systematically into component parts and identifying relationships between these parts. Can adapt to new information or changed circumstances and modify responses to problems accordingly. About Royal London We're the UK's largest mutual life, pensions, and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings, and asset management products and services. Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable, and fulfilling, underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values: Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve. We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days of annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme, and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here - Our Benefits Inclusion, diversity, and belonging We're an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognized and respected - whatever their background.