Experienced Pension Actuary - Financial Services

EY is the only major professional services firm with a dedicated financial services practice (EY FSO) integrated in the EMEIA region. An international team of over 16.000 professionals is working across borders for our clients in the financial sector: Banking, Insurance, Payment Institutions and Wealth & Asset Management, in all service lines: Consulting, Tax, Transactions and Assurance. As we consider our people as the heart of EY, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that, whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

The Opportunity

Our Actuarial Advisory Services team is looking for an experienced pension actuary. Our team members handle a wide range of clients and projects ensuring you the possibility to develop your skills and talents to the fullest. 
Together with your senior colleagues you can drive further growth in actuarial business and future service offerings. 

 
Key Responsibilities

•    Assisting clients with the actuarial valuation of their pension plans and other employee benefits under IFRS & USGAAP 
•    Assisting our audit teams with the review of pension provisions of our (multi)national audit clients coverings IAS19, ASC715, etc
•    Assisting our audit teams with the review of the technical provisions for (Pan-European) pension funds
•    Assisting in due diligence during  respect to pension topics 
•    Assisting clients with various consulting projects such as IFRS/USGAAP conversions, GAP analysis, regulatory watch, etc

Skills and Attributes for Success

•    A master degree in actuarial sciences
•    Minimum of 2 years’ experience, working as a pension actuary within an insurance company or a consultancy firm
•    A solid technical knowledge of IAS19 & Belgian pension legislation
•    An understanding of economic/market issues and the ability to interpret their impact on clients
•    A strong team spirit, balanced by a healthy sense of autonomy
•    Excellent communication skills, with fluency in Dutch and/or French and proficient level of business English
•    A global mindset and the drive to work in international teams
 
What working at EY Offers

•    You will be part of a leading global professional services firm.
•    You will be part of the EY family where everyone is willing to offer support and senior management is very accessible. 
•    You will join a dynamic and growing team with a great mix of young and experienced professionals focusing on financial services.
•    You will get extensive trainings  on technical matters, as well as soft skills and project management, and you will have access to new technologies and innovative equipment.
•    We are proud of our flexible working arrangements, and we will support you to build a successful career and deliver excellent client service, without sacrificing your personal priorities.