Gillian Down
About Gillian Down
Gillian Down is an actuary with extensive experience in retirement reporting and project management. She has worked at notable companies including Towers Watson, IBM Risk Analytics, and currently at Legal & General, where she applies her expertise in mathematics and lean management techniques.
Work at Legal & General
Gillian Down has been employed at Legal & General as an Actuary since 2012. In this role, she has contributed to various projects within the organization, focusing on actuarial analysis and reporting. Her responsibilities include engaging with stakeholders to gather requirements and plan projects in the Modelling & Finance Solutions Team. She has also overseen the implementation of new products and methodologies within the Retirement Reporting team.
Education and Expertise
Gillian Down studied at the University of Cambridge from 1985 to 1988, where she earned a Master's degree in Mathematics. This academic background has provided her with a strong foundation in quantitative analysis, which she applies in her actuarial work. Her expertise includes guiding technical teams and advocating for Lean Management techniques to enhance process efficiencies.
Background in Actuarial Consulting
Before joining Legal & General, Gillian Down worked as an Actuarial Consultant at Towers Watson from 1988 to 2010, accumulating 22 years of experience in Reigate. She later worked at IBM Risk Analytics in a similar capacity from 2010 to 2012. Her extensive experience in actuarial consulting has equipped her with skills in project management and technical leadership.
Project Management and Leadership
In her role as Actuarial Technical Lead, Gillian Down has guided Prophet and SAS developers through various projects from initiation to delivery. She has written Delivery Proposal Reports that outline proposed solutions, scope, testing plans, and cost estimates. Her leadership in overseeing the change function has been instrumental in implementing new methodologies within the Retirement Reporting team.
Early Career Experience
Gillian Down began her career at Moore Theological College in Sydney, where she worked as a student for 10 months in 1995. This early experience contributed to her professional development before she transitioned into the actuarial field.