About Us

Tap into our network of experts across the UK and the EU.

With over 60 years of combined experience in asset management, life insurance, and actuarial consulting, Alcyra provides strategic insight to help clients stay ahead. Our team brings together complementary skills and deep industry knowledge to deliver tailored solutions that address complex challenges in today's rapidly evolving financial landscape.

Our Leadership Team

Abdal Chaudhry

Abdal Chaudhry

Managing Partner

With 15+ years of experience in life insurance, notably at Athora and Aviva, and actuarial consulting at Barnett Waddingham and Milliman, Abdal has established himself as a leading expert in Solvency II and Economic Capital. Abdal helps his Clients transform their models and processes using cutting-edge technology, such as Machine Learning and AI.

FSA and CERA-qualified actuary
Soraya Kazziha

Soraya Kazziha

Managing Partner

With 25+ years of experience in Investment Banking at JP Morgan, Citigroup and Credit Suisse, Asset Management at PIMCO and Insurance Balance Sheet Management at Athora, Soraya has extensive capital markets expertise as well as a deep understanding of how to optimise investment solutions for Institutional Investors, and particularly Life Insurance companies.

PhD in Mathematical Finance

To Be Announced

Managing Partner

We're expanding our leadership team with another industry expert in Solvency II and Economic Capital, who shares our vision for innovative, Client-focused solutions. Stay tuned for an exciting announcement coming soon.

Announcement coming in July 2025.

Our Network

Founded in 2024, Alcyra has rapidly established a network of over 15 experts across the UK and the EU. Our consultants bring diverse backgrounds from leading insurers, asset managers, consultancies and tech firms.

Our complementary skillsets allow us to assemble the perfect team for our Clients' unique needs, combining market expertise, a deep understanding of the regulations and implementation experience.

Our Team of Experts

Expert 10

Oleksiy Kondratyev

Senior AI Consultant

Designing cutting-edge AI and quantum AI applications. Based on extensive experience in finance, strong academic background in Physics and AI, and cooperation with leading universities in the UK.

To be announced

Senior Actuarial Consultant

Specializing in Solvency II / Solvency UK Matching Adjustment and focusing on the latest MA innovations such as HPC assets and MAIA.

To be announced

Senior Actuarial Consultant

Specializing in Solvency II / Solvency UK Matching Adjustment, with additional expertise in Bermudan Economic Balance Sheet (EBS) frameworks.

To be announced

Senior Actuarial Consultant

Specializing in IFRS17 and Solvency II implementation and actuarial modelling with 12+ years of experience at major UK and European insurers.

To be announced

Senior AI Consultant

AI expert specialising in the development and delivery of cutting-edge AI solutions across multiple regulated industries.

To be announced

Senior AI Consultant

Designing and delivering actionable AI applications for insurers and asset managers, bridging advanced research with real-world impact.

To be announced

Senior Actuarial Consultant

Experienced financial services executive focused on boosting profitability and leading insurance transformations through spin-offs, restructuring, and operational change.

To be announced

Senior Actuarial Consultant

Experienced business transformation and change leader, delivering large-scale, complex actuarial system implementations.

To be announced

Research Analyst

Researching advanced machine learning techniques to strengthening actuarial modelling capabilities for Internal Model insurers.

To be announced

Research Analyst

Embedding AI applications into end-to-end actuarial modelling workflows to drive efficiency and innovation.

To be announced

Senior Asset Management Consultant

Decades of experience in asset management and banking, specialising in bespoke cross-asset modelling solutions and tailored investment strategies.

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