Senior Consultant or Manager - Actuarial - Financial Services

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Senior Consultant or Manager – Actuarial Consulting - Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) or Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington)

Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi 
With your contribution and my contribution, together we will thrive.

Hei Oranga Iwi | The opportunity  

As a Senior Consultant or Manager, you’ll provide actuarial consulting to clients mainly within financial services, with some work in the public sector as well. Your responsibilities will include managing projects and delivering results and strategic advice that help clients handle risk, optimise performance, and develop growth strategies. This role is to be based in our Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) or Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington)  office.

Ko Tō Rourou | Your key responsibilities  

• Work with a diverse range of clients, making a significant impact in both the public and private sectors.
• Collaborate across our broader Financial Services practice, including strategy, transactions, tax, technology, and risk professionals.
• Engage in a variety of projects – from business transformation, capital and risk management, pricing, and product innovation to liability valuation and appointed actuary work.
• Develop and implement actuarial models and methodologies tailored to 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.
• Forge strategic partnerships in government, health, human services, and social sectors to enhance community wellbeing.
• Analyse and interpret data to uncover critical insights for informed decision-making.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory and legislative changes, and actively contribute to business thought leadership.

Ngā Pūkenga | Skills and attributes for success 

• Qualifications and Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or a related field. Completed, or progressing towards, a professional actuarial qualification (e.g., FIAA), with 3 to 5 years of professional experience in an actuarial role. Experience with coding, programming, and AI/GenAI is highly valued.
• Skills and Abilities: Proven analytical and problem-solving skills; strong quantitative abilities; proficiency with actuarial software and programming languages such as SAS, R, and Python. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for building and maintaining client relationships, and the ability to present complex information clearly to non-specialists.
• Industry Knowledge: In-depth understanding of general insurance, private health insurance, life insurance, superannuation, and wealth management. Experience in areas like product development and pricing, capital management, risk management, asset and liability valuation, IFRS 17, Prophet modelling, embedded value reporting, unit pricing, and retirement incomes is advantageous.
• Project Management and Leadership: Ability to manage projects, seek new business opportunities, and mentor junior staff. Demonstrates initiative, a can-do attitude, and a willingness to try new approaches.
• Adaptability and Continuous Learning: Comfortable with complexity and flexible in a dynamic, technology-driven environment. Commitment to staying up to date with market trends, legislation, and regulatory changes, and contributing to business thought leadership.

We’re interested in your strengths, aptitude, and willingness to learn. Don’t worry if you don’t meet every criteria—what matters most is your attitude and potential.

Ko Taku Rourou | 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 www.ey.com/nz/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 up to 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/nz/benefits    
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience. 

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.

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We have 1 Senior Consultant and 1 Manager position available. The salary range for these roles is expected to be NZD 90,000 to NZD 180,000 dependent on skills and experience. This full-time role is for a minimum of 37.5 hours per week.

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Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider. 

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