Senior Consultant or Manager - Actuarial - Financial Services

Senior Consultant or Manager - Actuarial - Financial Services

EY – Surfdale, North Island

Full time

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Senior Consultant or Manager – Actuarial Consulting

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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 based in our Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) office.

• 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.
• 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

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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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