Benjamin Stevens
About Benjamin Stevens
Benjamin Stevens is a Longevity Risk Actuarial Analyst at Legal & General, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in mathematics, with degrees from the University of Bath and the University of Oxford, and has held various actuarial roles in the finance sector.
Work at Legal & General
Benjamin Stevens has been employed at Legal & General as a Longevity Risk Actuarial Analyst since 2019. In this role, he focuses on analyzing longevity risk, which involves assessing the financial implications of increasing life expectancy on insurance products. His work contributes to the development of strategies that manage and mitigate these risks, ensuring the company's financial stability.
Previous Experience in Actuarial Roles
Prior to his current position, Benjamin Stevens worked as an Actuarial Consultant at Barnett Waddingham from 2017 to 2019. He also completed an actuarial internship at Lane Clark & Peacock in 2016, where he participated in real client work and enhanced his presentation skills. Additionally, he gained experience as a Finance Intern at Whitbread plc in 2014, where he developed a revised algorithm that improved data reporting and resulted in cost savings.
Education and Expertise
Benjamin Stevens holds a Master's degree in Mathematics from the University of Oxford, which he completed from 2012 to 2013. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematics from the University of Bath, studying there from 2013 to 2016. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in actuarial science, particularly in longevity risk analysis.
Technical Skills
Benjamin Stevens is proficient in using Matlab, R, and Excel for data analysis and modeling. He is also self-teaching C#, expanding his technical skill set to enhance his capabilities in actuarial analysis and programming. These skills are essential for his role in analyzing complex data related to longevity risk.
Early Career and Tutoring Experience
In his early career, Benjamin Stevens worked as an Assistant within the multi-manager department at Man Group in 2011 for one month. He also served as an Academic Maths Tutor at the University of Bath in 2015 for three months, where he provided support to students in mathematics, further developing his communication and teaching skills.