LV=
Bournemouth, Dorset
About The Role We have an exciting opportunity for a forward thinking Senior AI Developer to join our Technology team. You will lead on the design, development, and deployment of AI/ML solutions across our technology platform. A chance to be part of a high performing and dynamic team delivering effective, reliable IT solutions which satisfy customer needs and priorities. This role operates within a Java based microservices ecosystem, with opportunities to work with modern AI/ML frameworks, cloud native AI services, and cutting edge LLM technologies. The position requires strong software engineering fundamentals combined with deep AI/ML expertise. We support hybrid working, with regular presence required in our Bournemouth offices. Key Responsibilities Design and implement AI/ML solutions that integrate with microservices architecture, ensuring scalability and low latency performance. Build, train, optimise, and deploy production grade machine learning models for business use cases. Design, implement, and fine tune Large Language Model (LLM) solutions, including secure API integration and prompt engineering. Develop contract first, composable APIs to expose ML capabilities and support seamless integration. Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for ML models, enabling robust automation and monitoring. Build and manage scalable data pipelines and feature stores for ML training, inference, and real time streaming data. Implement data validation, quality checks, and ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g. GDPR). Set up comprehensive frameworks for model evaluation, monitoring, drift detection, and A/B testing. Build applications leveraging GPT, Claude, and other LLMs, including Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) systems for domain specific knowledge. Apply secure by default principles, remediate vulnerabilities, and ensure AI systems meet regulatory and ethical guidelines. Ensure secure handling of sensitive data, protect ML models from adversarial attacks and model extraction. Implement observability for AI/ML systems, including system metrics, logging, distributed tracing, and alerting for anomalies. Collaborate with cross functional teams, document technical work, and communicate progress and issues effectively. Identify and implement opportunities for process, tool, and standard improvements within the AI/ML lifecycle. Guide, train, and support junior team members, and provide technical leadership and support as required. About You Extensive professional software development and hands on ML engineering experience. Proven experience deploying ML models to production environments and mentoring junior developers. Technical Skills Expert level proficiency in Python for ML development; strong skills in Java (microservices), SQL (data analysis), and JavaScript/TypeScript (full stack AI applications). Deep knowledge of ML/AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, JAX, scikit learn, XGBoost, LightGBM, Hugging Face Transformers). Experience with LLM frameworks and technologies (LangChain, LlamaIndex, OpenAI/Anthropic APIs, prompt engineering, fine tuning, vector databases). Skilled in microservices architecture, RESTful API design, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, and version control (Git). Proficient with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud ML services (SageMaker, Vertex AI, Azure ML), including container orchestration (EKS, AKS, GKE). Data Engineering & MLOps Experience with data processing frameworks (Apache Spark, Flink, Kafka), feature stores (Feast, Tecton), and data versioning tools (DVC, Dolt). Skilled in building scalable data pipelines, managing data quality, and ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations (GDPR). Proficient in MLOps tools (MLflow, Kubeflow, Weights & Biases), model serving frameworks, experiment tracking, and model registry management. Security, Compliance & Observability Strong understanding of security vulnerabilities in ML systems, secure coding practices, data encryption, and ethical AI/bias mitigation. Experience with security scanning, vulnerability assessment tools, and compliance with regulatory standards (FCA, GDPR). Knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, New Relic), distributed tracing (Jaeger, Zipkin, OpenTelemetry), and model monitoring tools (Evidently AI, Fiddler). Desirable Previous experience working in the insurance/financial services sector. Degree educated in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field. Rewards & Benefits This role is a Band C in the LV= Structure. At LV= Life and Pensions, you'll go above and beyond to do the right thing for our customers. We'll reward your hard work with an attractive, competitive salary and benefits package, which includes: 30 days' holiday. The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days of holiday. An annual bonus scheme based on company and personal performance. Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover, private medical insurance, and dental insurance. Competitive pension scheme - LV= Life and Pensions will double match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements). Group Life Assurance of four times your basic pay to your dependents (you'll have the option to increase this to 8 cover). Group Income Protection, if you enrol into the pension scheme and reach 5 years of service. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) service for support when you need it. Virtual GP service. Shared parental leave. Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship for your application to be considered. About Us We're proud of our inclusive culture at LV= and, as an equal opportunity employer, we continually work to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. We value our colleagues for what they bring to our team regardless of any protected status or characteristics they may have. Talk to us about flexible working as part of your application; if it's right for you, our members and customers, and our business, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen.
About The Role We have an exciting opportunity for a forward thinking Senior AI Developer to join our Technology team. You will lead on the design, development, and deployment of AI/ML solutions across our technology platform. A chance to be part of a high performing and dynamic team delivering effective, reliable IT solutions which satisfy customer needs and priorities. This role operates within a Java based microservices ecosystem, with opportunities to work with modern AI/ML frameworks, cloud native AI services, and cutting edge LLM technologies. The position requires strong software engineering fundamentals combined with deep AI/ML expertise. We support hybrid working, with regular presence required in our Bournemouth offices. Key Responsibilities Design and implement AI/ML solutions that integrate with microservices architecture, ensuring scalability and low latency performance. Build, train, optimise, and deploy production grade machine learning models for business use cases. Design, implement, and fine tune Large Language Model (LLM) solutions, including secure API integration and prompt engineering. Develop contract first, composable APIs to expose ML capabilities and support seamless integration. Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for ML models, enabling robust automation and monitoring. Build and manage scalable data pipelines and feature stores for ML training, inference, and real time streaming data. Implement data validation, quality checks, and ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g. GDPR). Set up comprehensive frameworks for model evaluation, monitoring, drift detection, and A/B testing. Build applications leveraging GPT, Claude, and other LLMs, including Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) systems for domain specific knowledge. Apply secure by default principles, remediate vulnerabilities, and ensure AI systems meet regulatory and ethical guidelines. Ensure secure handling of sensitive data, protect ML models from adversarial attacks and model extraction. Implement observability for AI/ML systems, including system metrics, logging, distributed tracing, and alerting for anomalies. Collaborate with cross functional teams, document technical work, and communicate progress and issues effectively. Identify and implement opportunities for process, tool, and standard improvements within the AI/ML lifecycle. Guide, train, and support junior team members, and provide technical leadership and support as required. About You Extensive professional software development and hands on ML engineering experience. Proven experience deploying ML models to production environments and mentoring junior developers. Technical Skills Expert level proficiency in Python for ML development; strong skills in Java (microservices), SQL (data analysis), and JavaScript/TypeScript (full stack AI applications). Deep knowledge of ML/AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, JAX, scikit learn, XGBoost, LightGBM, Hugging Face Transformers). Experience with LLM frameworks and technologies (LangChain, LlamaIndex, OpenAI/Anthropic APIs, prompt engineering, fine tuning, vector databases). Skilled in microservices architecture, RESTful API design, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, and version control (Git). Proficient with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud ML services (SageMaker, Vertex AI, Azure ML), including container orchestration (EKS, AKS, GKE). Data Engineering & MLOps Experience with data processing frameworks (Apache Spark, Flink, Kafka), feature stores (Feast, Tecton), and data versioning tools (DVC, Dolt). Skilled in building scalable data pipelines, managing data quality, and ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations (GDPR). Proficient in MLOps tools (MLflow, Kubeflow, Weights & Biases), model serving frameworks, experiment tracking, and model registry management. Security, Compliance & Observability Strong understanding of security vulnerabilities in ML systems, secure coding practices, data encryption, and ethical AI/bias mitigation. Experience with security scanning, vulnerability assessment tools, and compliance with regulatory standards (FCA, GDPR). Knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, New Relic), distributed tracing (Jaeger, Zipkin, OpenTelemetry), and model monitoring tools (Evidently AI, Fiddler). Desirable Previous experience working in the insurance/financial services sector. Degree educated in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field. Rewards & Benefits This role is a Band C in the LV= Structure. At LV= Life and Pensions, you'll go above and beyond to do the right thing for our customers. We'll reward your hard work with an attractive, competitive salary and benefits package, which includes: 30 days' holiday. The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days of holiday. An annual bonus scheme based on company and personal performance. Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover, private medical insurance, and dental insurance. Competitive pension scheme - LV= Life and Pensions will double match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements). Group Life Assurance of four times your basic pay to your dependents (you'll have the option to increase this to 8 cover). Group Income Protection, if you enrol into the pension scheme and reach 5 years of service. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) service for support when you need it. Virtual GP service. Shared parental leave. Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship for your application to be considered. About Us We're proud of our inclusive culture at LV= and, as an equal opportunity employer, we continually work to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. We value our colleagues for what they bring to our team regardless of any protected status or characteristics they may have. Talk to us about flexible working as part of your application; if it's right for you, our members and customers, and our business, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen.
LV=
Bournemouth, Dorset
About The Role We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and technical Security Architect to join our Information Security team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our organisational information assets. Join our team if you have a thorough understanding of information security principles and a passion for designing and implementing robust security measures. The role will be based at our Bournemouth office on a hybrid working pattern. Key Responsibilities Security Architecture: Lead the design and development of secure enterprise systems, networks, and solutions, ensuring alignment with organisational risk appetite, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with enterprise and technical architects to maintain and evolve comprehensive security architecture documentation and design effective security controls. Serve as the security representative on governance boards and committees as designated by the Head of Information Security. Support specialist testing initiatives such as red team engagements and advanced threat simulations, including scoping, execution, and review. Continuously develop professional knowledge and expertise, staying abreast of emerging security trends, technologies, and best practices. Security Policies and Procedures: Develop and maintain information security policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring clear communication and integration across the organisation to ensure a robust and cohesive security posture. Collaborate with business and technical teams to embed security requirements and best practices into enterprise processes and solution designs. Technology Evaluation: Evaluate emerging technologies, tools and architectural approaches to strengthen security capabilities, and articulate the business value of new security controls investments. Partner with IT and business stakeholders to integrate security requirements into technology selection, solution design, and implementation. About You Demonstrable expertise and practical experience in defining and documenting security requirements. Perform security architecture assurance activities, evaluate solution designs against Information Security Management System (ISMS) controls, regulatory obligations (e.g. FCA, PRA, EBA), and internal security standards. Design and advise on secure application and system development practices, including adherence to OWASP principles, secure coding standards, and secure configuration baselines relevant to financial services. Architect and integrate secure systems, with a focus on strong authentication, authorisation, encryption, and access control, especially for systems processing sensitive financial data. Provide security consultancy and architectural guidance to business and technology projects, ensuring alignment with financial industry threat landscapes, compliance obligations, and business objectives. Apply architectural frameworks, techniques, and methodologies such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001/2, CIS Controls, and financial services regulatory guidance. Develop and maintain technical security policies, standards tailored for financial services operations. Experience in one or more architectural domains, including application architecture, middleware, infrastructure, or enterprise architecture, particularly in financial contexts. Strong working knowledge of securing cloud services and environments (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS), including considerations for financial regulatory compliance, data residency, and third-party risk management. Excellent skills in communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-focused language for financial services audiences. Demonstrated pragmatism and business acumen, balancing security requirements with innovation, customer experience, and regulatory demands in the financial sector. Desirable Professional security certifications relevant to architecture and the financial sector, such as CISSP, ISSAP, CISM, or SABSA Chartered Architect (any level). Industry-specific qualifications, such as Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) accreditation, Financial Risk Manager (FRM), or other relevant financial certifications. Experience working within regulated financial services organizations, with familiarity with key regulatory frameworks including FCA, PRA, EBA, PSD2, GDPR, DORA, and Basel III. Rewards & Benefits This role is a Band C in the LV= Structure. At LV= Life and Pensions, you'll go above and beyond to do the right thing for our customers. We'll reward your hard work with an attractive, competitive salary and benefits package, which includes: 30 days' holiday. The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days of holiday. An annual bonus scheme based on company and personal performance. Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover, private medical insurance, and dental insurance. Competitive pension scheme - LV= Life and Pensions will double-match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements). Group Life Assurance of four times your basic pay to your dependents (you'll have the option to increase this to 8 x cover). Group Income Protection, if you enrol into the pension scheme and reach 5 years of service. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) service for support when you need it. Virtual GP service. Shared parental leave. Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family. Please note all salary sacrifice benefits are subject to National Minimum Wage requirements i.e. you are unable to select any benefits that would reduce your base pay below the minimum wage threshold. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship for your application to be considered. About Us We're proud of our inclusive culture at LV= and, as an equal-opportunity employer, we continually work to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. We value our colleagues for what they bring to our team regardless of any protected status or characteristics they may have. Talk to us about flexible working as part of your application; if it's right for you, our members and customers, and our business, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen.
About The Role We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and technical Security Architect to join our Information Security team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our organisational information assets. Join our team if you have a thorough understanding of information security principles and a passion for designing and implementing robust security measures. The role will be based at our Bournemouth office on a hybrid working pattern. Key Responsibilities Security Architecture: Lead the design and development of secure enterprise systems, networks, and solutions, ensuring alignment with organisational risk appetite, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with enterprise and technical architects to maintain and evolve comprehensive security architecture documentation and design effective security controls. Serve as the security representative on governance boards and committees as designated by the Head of Information Security. Support specialist testing initiatives such as red team engagements and advanced threat simulations, including scoping, execution, and review. Continuously develop professional knowledge and expertise, staying abreast of emerging security trends, technologies, and best practices. Security Policies and Procedures: Develop and maintain information security policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring clear communication and integration across the organisation to ensure a robust and cohesive security posture. Collaborate with business and technical teams to embed security requirements and best practices into enterprise processes and solution designs. Technology Evaluation: Evaluate emerging technologies, tools and architectural approaches to strengthen security capabilities, and articulate the business value of new security controls investments. Partner with IT and business stakeholders to integrate security requirements into technology selection, solution design, and implementation. About You Demonstrable expertise and practical experience in defining and documenting security requirements. Perform security architecture assurance activities, evaluate solution designs against Information Security Management System (ISMS) controls, regulatory obligations (e.g. FCA, PRA, EBA), and internal security standards. Design and advise on secure application and system development practices, including adherence to OWASP principles, secure coding standards, and secure configuration baselines relevant to financial services. Architect and integrate secure systems, with a focus on strong authentication, authorisation, encryption, and access control, especially for systems processing sensitive financial data. Provide security consultancy and architectural guidance to business and technology projects, ensuring alignment with financial industry threat landscapes, compliance obligations, and business objectives. Apply architectural frameworks, techniques, and methodologies such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001/2, CIS Controls, and financial services regulatory guidance. Develop and maintain technical security policies, standards tailored for financial services operations. Experience in one or more architectural domains, including application architecture, middleware, infrastructure, or enterprise architecture, particularly in financial contexts. Strong working knowledge of securing cloud services and environments (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS), including considerations for financial regulatory compliance, data residency, and third-party risk management. Excellent skills in communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-focused language for financial services audiences. Demonstrated pragmatism and business acumen, balancing security requirements with innovation, customer experience, and regulatory demands in the financial sector. Desirable Professional security certifications relevant to architecture and the financial sector, such as CISSP, ISSAP, CISM, or SABSA Chartered Architect (any level). Industry-specific qualifications, such as Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) accreditation, Financial Risk Manager (FRM), or other relevant financial certifications. Experience working within regulated financial services organizations, with familiarity with key regulatory frameworks including FCA, PRA, EBA, PSD2, GDPR, DORA, and Basel III. Rewards & Benefits This role is a Band C in the LV= Structure. At LV= Life and Pensions, you'll go above and beyond to do the right thing for our customers. We'll reward your hard work with an attractive, competitive salary and benefits package, which includes: 30 days' holiday. The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days of holiday. An annual bonus scheme based on company and personal performance. Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover, private medical insurance, and dental insurance. Competitive pension scheme - LV= Life and Pensions will double-match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements). Group Life Assurance of four times your basic pay to your dependents (you'll have the option to increase this to 8 x cover). Group Income Protection, if you enrol into the pension scheme and reach 5 years of service. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) service for support when you need it. Virtual GP service. Shared parental leave. Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family. Please note all salary sacrifice benefits are subject to National Minimum Wage requirements i.e. you are unable to select any benefits that would reduce your base pay below the minimum wage threshold. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship for your application to be considered. About Us We're proud of our inclusive culture at LV= and, as an equal-opportunity employer, we continually work to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. We value our colleagues for what they bring to our team regardless of any protected status or characteristics they may have. Talk to us about flexible working as part of your application; if it's right for you, our members and customers, and our business, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen.
LV=
Hitchin, Hertfordshire
About The Role We have an exciting opportunity for a commercial and innovative individual to join us as our Head of Wealth Proposition in the LV= Wealth team. The role will be based out of either Bournemouth/Hitchin office or flexible/hybrid working pattern. The Head of Proposition is a pivotal, leadership role at the heart of LV's Wealth strategy. You will shape, steer and continually evolve our Platform, Investment Funds, Products and Annuity propositions-ensuring they deliver outstanding value for our members, meet the real needs of well defined target customers, and empower financial advisers with compelling, competitive solutions. You will shape and propel a proposition portfolio designed to be resilient, profitable and future ready, ensuring it advances LV='s long term vision. Success requires collaboration across Pricing, Marketing, Distribution, Customer Service, Finance, Risk and more-alongside close partnership with financial advisers, consolidators and technology providers-mobilising senior stakeholders around a clear roadmap, strong commercial insight and a disciplined approach to risk and governance. Your leadership will ensure our propositions don't just meet expectations but remain competitive and compelling in the market. Key Responsibilities Create and deliver the Wealth proposition strategy and transformation roadmap, identifying opportunities, shaping initiatives and securing business and financial backing needed to deliver them. Applying market intelligence, regulatory insight and adviser and customer research to ensure LV= propositions remain relevant and evolve. Drive high-quality change outcomes, translating strategic thinking into tangible results. As a key proposition subject matter expert, act as a highly effective communicator and proposition champion, able to convey the value of the propositions internally. Lead external relationship management and commercial negotiations with business partners, suppliers, trade bodies industry forums PR and lobbying. Lead an effective risk and governance oversight of all open and closed wealth propositions by systematically making objective assessment of their performance and suitability. Ensure the propositions deliver on customer outcomes, LV= risk appetite, commercial targets and strategic priorities. Ensure the management of decisions and risks are within LVFS appetite supported by timely and accurate reporting, including through to the relevant LV Management Committees, Supervisory Boards and Accountable Persons. Provide role model leadership for managing, motivating and developing a diverse and inclusive proposition team that consistently operates to, and delivers high standards of customer, enterprise, risk & performance culture. About You Strategic proposition leadership - demonstrable experience of ability to interpret industry shifts, adviser behaviour and customer trends to shape relevant strategies that deliver good proposition outcomes for advisers, customers and deliver meaningful commercial impact Customer focus - proven capability to understand the needs and perspectives of customers and advisers, using these insights to shape clear, actionable direction Strong knowledge of the Wealth financial services market - understanding how advisers place business, how platforms and products interact and engage with propositions and the technical, regulatory, financial and risk framework that underpin successful proposition design and delivery Commercially delivery focused - able to demonstrate how value is generated through the value chain and drives the impact changes can make to strengthen commercial performance and deliver measurable bottom-line results Influential communicator - confident and adept at stakeholder management and relationship building, able to work collaboratively across the internal and external organisation(s) and hold others to account for their delivery responsibilities Role model leader - capability to empower teams and adapt between leading from the front and collaborating as part of a wider cross-functional team Innovative - contribute fresh thinking, articulate ideas and decisions that influence practical value-add improvements that advance our proposition set Rewards and Benefits This role is a Band C in the LV= Structure. At LV= Savings and Retirement, you'll go above and beyond to do the right thing for our customers. We'll reward your hard work with an attractive, competitive salary and benefits package, which includes: 30 days' holiday, with the option to buy up to 2 additional days Competitive pension scheme - LV= Life and Pensions will double-match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements) An annual bonus scheme based on personal performance Single-cover private medical insurance (with the option for you to upgrade to family cover) Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover and dental insurance Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family A group life assurance policy with 4 x your basic pay to go to your dependents (you'll have the option to increase to 8 x cover) Group Income Protection (if you become a member of the Pension scheme and reach 5 years of service) Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for support when you need it A virtual GP service Shared parental leave. Please note all salary sacrifice benefits are subject to National Minimum Wage requirements i.e. you are unable to select any benefits that would reduce your base pay below the minimum wage threshold. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship for your application to be considered. About Us We're proud of our inclusive culture at LV= and, as an equal-opportunity employer, we continually work to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. We value our colleagues for what they bring to our team regardless of any protected status or characteristics they may have. Talk to us about flexible working as part of your application; if it's right for you, our members and customers, and our business, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen.
About The Role We have an exciting opportunity for a commercial and innovative individual to join us as our Head of Wealth Proposition in the LV= Wealth team. The role will be based out of either Bournemouth/Hitchin office or flexible/hybrid working pattern. The Head of Proposition is a pivotal, leadership role at the heart of LV's Wealth strategy. You will shape, steer and continually evolve our Platform, Investment Funds, Products and Annuity propositions-ensuring they deliver outstanding value for our members, meet the real needs of well defined target customers, and empower financial advisers with compelling, competitive solutions. You will shape and propel a proposition portfolio designed to be resilient, profitable and future ready, ensuring it advances LV='s long term vision. Success requires collaboration across Pricing, Marketing, Distribution, Customer Service, Finance, Risk and more-alongside close partnership with financial advisers, consolidators and technology providers-mobilising senior stakeholders around a clear roadmap, strong commercial insight and a disciplined approach to risk and governance. Your leadership will ensure our propositions don't just meet expectations but remain competitive and compelling in the market. Key Responsibilities Create and deliver the Wealth proposition strategy and transformation roadmap, identifying opportunities, shaping initiatives and securing business and financial backing needed to deliver them. Applying market intelligence, regulatory insight and adviser and customer research to ensure LV= propositions remain relevant and evolve. Drive high-quality change outcomes, translating strategic thinking into tangible results. As a key proposition subject matter expert, act as a highly effective communicator and proposition champion, able to convey the value of the propositions internally. Lead external relationship management and commercial negotiations with business partners, suppliers, trade bodies industry forums PR and lobbying. Lead an effective risk and governance oversight of all open and closed wealth propositions by systematically making objective assessment of their performance and suitability. Ensure the propositions deliver on customer outcomes, LV= risk appetite, commercial targets and strategic priorities. Ensure the management of decisions and risks are within LVFS appetite supported by timely and accurate reporting, including through to the relevant LV Management Committees, Supervisory Boards and Accountable Persons. Provide role model leadership for managing, motivating and developing a diverse and inclusive proposition team that consistently operates to, and delivers high standards of customer, enterprise, risk & performance culture. About You Strategic proposition leadership - demonstrable experience of ability to interpret industry shifts, adviser behaviour and customer trends to shape relevant strategies that deliver good proposition outcomes for advisers, customers and deliver meaningful commercial impact Customer focus - proven capability to understand the needs and perspectives of customers and advisers, using these insights to shape clear, actionable direction Strong knowledge of the Wealth financial services market - understanding how advisers place business, how platforms and products interact and engage with propositions and the technical, regulatory, financial and risk framework that underpin successful proposition design and delivery Commercially delivery focused - able to demonstrate how value is generated through the value chain and drives the impact changes can make to strengthen commercial performance and deliver measurable bottom-line results Influential communicator - confident and adept at stakeholder management and relationship building, able to work collaboratively across the internal and external organisation(s) and hold others to account for their delivery responsibilities Role model leader - capability to empower teams and adapt between leading from the front and collaborating as part of a wider cross-functional team Innovative - contribute fresh thinking, articulate ideas and decisions that influence practical value-add improvements that advance our proposition set Rewards and Benefits This role is a Band C in the LV= Structure. At LV= Savings and Retirement, you'll go above and beyond to do the right thing for our customers. We'll reward your hard work with an attractive, competitive salary and benefits package, which includes: 30 days' holiday, with the option to buy up to 2 additional days Competitive pension scheme - LV= Life and Pensions will double-match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements) An annual bonus scheme based on personal performance Single-cover private medical insurance (with the option for you to upgrade to family cover) Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover and dental insurance Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family A group life assurance policy with 4 x your basic pay to go to your dependents (you'll have the option to increase to 8 x cover) Group Income Protection (if you become a member of the Pension scheme and reach 5 years of service) Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for support when you need it A virtual GP service Shared parental leave. Please note all salary sacrifice benefits are subject to National Minimum Wage requirements i.e. you are unable to select any benefits that would reduce your base pay below the minimum wage threshold. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship for your application to be considered. About Us We're proud of our inclusive culture at LV= and, as an equal-opportunity employer, we continually work to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. We value our colleagues for what they bring to our team regardless of any protected status or characteristics they may have. Talk to us about flexible working as part of your application; if it's right for you, our members and customers, and our business, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen.
