Melanie Puri
About Melanie Puri
Melanie Puri serves as the Audit Director for LGRI and Group Finance at Legal & General since 2022, bringing extensive experience in auditing and actuarial practices. Her career includes significant roles at PwC and AEGON, along with a background in establishing an actuarial consultancy in Mumbai.
Work at Legal & General
Melanie Puri currently serves as Audit Director for LGRI and Group Finance at Legal & General, a position she has held since 2022. Prior to this role, she worked as Head of Audit for LGRI and Group Finance from 2020 to 2022. In her current capacity, she specializes in auditing areas such as IFRS 17 and Solvency II Internal Model, contributing to the company's financial oversight and regulatory compliance.
Education and Expertise
Melanie Puri studied at Heriot-Watt University, where she earned a 1st class honours BSc in Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics from 1989 to 1993. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her extensive expertise in auditing, particularly in areas such as stress and scenario testing, asset and liability management, and payment processes.
Background
Melanie Puri has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across the UK, India, and the Netherlands. She returned to the UK in 2017 after establishing an actuarial consultancy business for PwC in Mumbai. Her career includes significant positions at AEGON, where she held roles such as Finance Manager and Chief Actuary, and at PwC, where she served as Director in both Mumbai and Bristol.
Professional Affiliations
Since 2018, Melanie Puri has been a member of the Regulatory Board at the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries in Bristol. Her involvement in this regulatory body reflects her commitment to the actuarial profession and her expertise in regulatory matters, further enhancing her professional profile.
Career Progression
Melanie Puri's career spans over two decades, with significant experience in the actuarial and finance sectors. She has held various roles at AEGON, including Actuary and Finance Manager, and has worked at PwC in both India and the UK. Her career trajectory demonstrates a consistent focus on auditing and actuarial functions, with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and financial management.