Senior Consultant or Manager - Actuarial - Life Insurance and Wealth Management

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Senior Consultant or Manager –  Actuarial – Life Insurance & Wealth Management  –  Financial Services 

The opportunity 

 As our Senior Consultant or Manager, you’ll provide actuarial consulting services to clients across the Life Insurance, Superannuation and Wealth Management sectors. You’ll be leading and managing projects to deliver high-quality outcomes and strategic insights.

Working with a diverse range of clients in the Life Insurance, Superannuation and Wealth Management sectors, you will make a significant impact by helping clients manage risk, optimise performance and drive growth.

This role is based in Warrang – Sydney. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options. 

Your key responsibilities 

• Collaborate with senior actuaries and stakeholders across a diverse range of projects, including business transformation, capital and risk management, pricing, product innovation, liability valuation and appointed actuary work.
• Develop and implement actuarial models and methodologies to support client needs.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide strategic advice on risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

What we look for  

•  A Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or a related field, along with a professional actuarial qualification (e.g., FIAA) or significant progress towards it. Experience in coding, programming, and AI/GenAI is also preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain client relationships.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in the life insurance, superannuation, or wealth management sectors, covering areas such as product development and pricing, capital management, risk management, asset and liability valuation, IFRS 17, Prophet modelling, embedded value reporting, unit pricing, and retirement incomes.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of presenting complex information clearly and confidently to non-specialists

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.  

• Ability to manage projects, pursue new opportunities, and develop and mentor junior staff. Demonstrate initiative, a can-do attitude, and energy to try new things.
• Comfortable with complexity and flexibility to work in a dynamic environment that evolves with technological change. Stay up to date with market trends, legislation, and regulatory changes, and contribute to business thought leadership.

What we offer you 

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more. 

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment 
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.  
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits      
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience. 

Acknowledgement of Country 

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous 

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential. 

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

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