FS Risk Consulting - Actuarial - Life - Senior Consultant - Dublin

FS Risk Consulting - Actuarial –Life Executive –Senior Consultant - Dublin

General Information

Location: Dublin

Business Area: Actuary, Risk Consulting

Contract Type: Full Time - Permanent

EY’s Global Actuarial Services practice, with over 2,300 actuarial professionals covering over 30 countries, ranks in the Top 3 actuarial services practices in the world.
In EMEIA we have over 700 actuarial professionals. In a unique structure, by partnering with other practices across Ernst & Young and being part of one team, we aim to provide truly integrated services across all disciplines in Insurance, Risk and Financial Services.
Through our knowledge of the local life insurance market, global (re)insurance industry, and our understanding of business needs of our clients, we have built a strong reputation as a leading actuarial and insurance advisor, offering broad and diverse opportunities to our employees.
 
In Dublin, our actuarial team offers a wide range of both life and life consulting and audit services. Our life practice is currently undergoing a period of rapid expansion and we are currently looking to recruit a number of talented, experienced and ambitious life actuaries to cope with growing demand for actuarial services.

We work closely with the actuarial teams in both the UK and across Europe, and often on multi-service line engagements with our Risk, Assurance and Business Consulting colleagues.

We offer a wide range of services, providing a mix of consulting and assurance assistance to clients on:

• Solvency II
• IFRS 17
• Regulatory reporting
• Financial and actuarial transformations
• Reserving
• New company authorisations
• Insurance portfolio acquisitions
• Reinsurance & capital management
• Financial reporting
• Enterprise Risk Management

Your Key Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will work as part of our growing team on a diverse range of client engagements. They will be responsible for producing high-quality outputs, helping to meet the needs of our clients in a timely fashion.
• They will possess and continue to develop core technical life actuarial skills, supplemented by general consulting skills through a combination of on-the-job training, coaching and formal learning.
• They will promote learning and knowledge sharing across the project team and the department.  
• They must be confident and credible in taking the lead in both client interactions and with more junior colleagues. 
• They will look to develop their EY network through working on multi-disciplinary projects across different service lines.
• The role my also provide some opportunities to travel to assist other EY offices as necessary. 

To qualify for the role you must have

• Strong analytical and problem solving ability
• Excellent communication skills both in written and oral format
• Focus on deadlines, discipline and process, yet flexible and pragmatic
• Professional attitude and demeanour 
• Confident dealing with clients. 

Technical Skills:

• Partly/Nearly Qualified Actuary, with a minimum of 3 years professional experience in life insurance, reinsurance or consultancy.
• Excellent technical and analytical skills.
• Awareness of the challenges facing the life insurance industry

Ideally, you’ll also have

Previous experience in at least one of the following:

• IFRS17
• Solvency II
• Capital and Risk Management

What we look for

We are looking for high performing individuals with the passion and commitment to grow our practice and who want to go far within the team and broader firm. As an ambassador for the Technology Resilience & Digital Risk team, you will need to build a strong network internally and be able to exceed our clients' high expectations.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Pension
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Web Doctor – Free unlimited online GP Consultations for you and your family
• The purchase of additional annual leave
• Hybrid Working
• Free Gym Membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Recognition Awards
• Cash incentives for Referrals
• Work Mobile
• Tech MBA paid by EY
• Wellness rooms available in some offices

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

Career Progression:

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services, we are using the finance products, expertise, and systems we have developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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