Anaplan Solutions Architect (12 month FTC)

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

Chaucer is a leading specialty (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, you will be expected to assist in the implementation of complex planning solutions using the Anaplan platform primarily for the Actuarial and Finance department as well as seeking new opportunities to develop and utilise the platform.

You will take an active role in the overall planning and establishment of an Anaplan Centre of Excellence and work closely with both Technology and Business areas to help set Chaucer on the path to Anaplan success.

• Liaise with the Lead Anaplanner and business to establish and deliver against an Anaplan roadmap.

• Support colleagues both business and technical to ensure best practices are adhered to in terms of developing the Anaplan architecture.

• Provide ad-hoc support for end-users working with live Anaplan models.

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

• Help to Design, build, test, and maintain Anaplan models for key stakeholders to meet the needs of the business processes, fully utilising the functionality of the Anaplan platform.

• Present complex technical concepts and ideas in business

• Fully document all process and technical deliveries.

• Relevant experience as a financial analyst or financial systems developer using Anaplan, has consulting experience – eliciting requirements from senior stakeholders, design (play back) and build of the solution, support UAT.

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

Technical skills

• Experience in designing, building, testing, and implementing 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

• Advanced skills in SQL to enable effective analysis of different data sources.

• VBA scripting (desirable)          

• Certified in Level 1 and 2 Anaplan Model building 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

Personal skills

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

• Negotiating requirements – scope and priority.

• Detail oriented.

• Commitment to building high-quality solutions.

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

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

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.