Modelling Manager – Simulation and Predictive Modelling
Role Overview
The Modelling Manager role sits within the Modelling function of the Analytics team. You will deliver value for Nest by applying your technical modelling expertise, alongside strong communication and stakeholder management skills, to support evidence‑based decision‑making. This full‑time, permanent role offers a great opportunity to drive a step change in the value derived from data analysis and modelling during an exciting period of transformation at Nest. A core focus will be the development and enhancement of a simulation model using AnyLogic, alongside contributing to a broader programme of technical modelling work.
The role also includes building predictive models to forecast financial and customer outcomes, as well as exploring wider macro‑economic and system‑based modelling across Nest and the pensions landscape. Knowledge of Python and R would be beneficial for the predictive and statistical aspects of the role.
You will support the team in migrating existing analytical work from legacy data systems to a new cloud‑based platform, adopting modern tools and ways of working in collaboration with delivery partners.
A key part of the team’s work involves developing a deep understanding of data relating to members and employers within the Nest pension scheme, alongside understanding internal stakeholder needs.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical ownership of the AnyLogic simulation model and apply experience in simulation modelling and Java to improve its business impact.
- Build and operationalise predictive models to forecast financial and customer outcomes.
- Explore macro‑economic and system‑based modelling across Nest and the pensions landscape.
- Migrate analytical work from legacy systems to a modern cloud‑based platform, adopting contemporary tools and best practice.
- Develop a deep understanding of member and employer data and translate stakeholder needs into actionable models.
If you enjoy tackling complex analytical challenges, building models, and delivering high‑quality outputs that influence decisions, we encourage you to apply.
Qualifications
- Deep expertise in simulation modelling (ideally AnyLogic/Java) and strong system‑thinking capability.
- Proven experience applying predictive and statistical techniques such as regression, forecasting, and machine learning.
- Proficiency in Python or R and experience with SQL for data analysis, modelling, and data preparation.
- Experience deploying and operationalising models in production, preferably in cloud‑based environments.
- Strong problem‑solving, data wrangling, and analytical skills with attention to quality and best practice.
- Ability to communicate complex modelling outputs clearly and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
Benefits & Working Arrangements
Flexible and agile working. Hybrid working includes office (Canary Wharf, London) and home working, with an expectation to attend the office once‑to‑twice a week or more as required.
Organisational Overview
Nest is an award‑winning workplace pension scheme, the largest in the country. Set up by the government to give every worker in the UK a place to save, Nest’s first‑class responsible investment practice and governance are the backbone of what we do. We’re committed to creating a workplace where you can be your authentic self and offer an inclusive and flexible working environment.
Everyone is welcome to apply for our roles, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy or caring responsibilities, race, religion/belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio‑economic background. We also recognise the importance of diversity of thought and other forms of neuro‑cognitive variation.
Nest is a Disability Confident Leader, which is the highest level of the Disability Confident Scheme. If you have a disability, please declare that you’re applying through the scheme.
We aim to offer an interview to those applicants who apply through the Disability Confident Scheme and best meet the minimum criteria. However, there may be some circumstances where this is not possible due to the volume of applications.
Please note that this advert may close early if we receive a sufficient number of satisfactory applications.
If you have any difficulty in sending your application or need the application pack in an alternative format, or you require any reasonable adjustments please contact: careers@nestcorporation.org.uk.
Flexibility and agility are key; everyone’s personal situation is different, and we encourage you to apply even if you feel you do not have all the key skills.
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