Consulting | Actuarial - Analyst to Director

Management Level

Job Description & Summary

Kia Ora,

It’s a great time to be joining PwC New Zealand - a community of solvers that lead with the heart and live by our values. Join us and make a meaningful impact while working with cutting-edge tech.

Ngā Kōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the role:

Join our Actuarial Services team in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland or Pōneke / Wellington, as a trusted business advisor working with iconic New Zealand and overseas clients. You'll play a crucial role in helping insurers, crown enterprises, superannuation schemes, banks, and other corporate and public sector clients navigate financial uncertainties. Our team blends consulting expertise with audit support, building long-lasting client relationships and delivering impactful insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage directly with clients in the private (primarily financial services) and public sectors, tailoring solutions to meet their unique needs and fostering strong partnerships.

• Lead and manage complex actuarial-related projects, ensuring quality outcomes and innovative strategies that drive client success.

• Mentor and coach analysts, nurturing their professional development and helping them reach their potential within our vibrant consulting team.

• Collaborate with a diverse team of experts across fields such as maths, statistics, computer science, and economics to deliver comprehensive and forward-thinking solutions.

• Contribute to the team's future direction through business development, exploring areas of passion to advance your career while expanding our practice.

• Leverage PwC’s global network for insights into international best practices, providing clients with a broad perspective that enhances local engagements.

Ngā pūkenga kei a koe / Skills and experience:

We are seeking talented individuals ranging from Analyst to Director level to join our Actuarial Services team. Ideal candidates will possess the following:

• Professional Experience: Experience in actuarial roles, particularly in life insurance with a focus on valuation or reserving; banking experience can be advantageous.

• Technical Proficiency: Exceptional quantitative analysis and technical skills with expertise in Excel, Python, and R; knowledge of Prophet is a plus.

• Communication and Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal and communication abilities with the confidence to engage at senior management levels and build lasting relationships.

• Problem-solving and Motivation: A pragmatic approach to problem-solving, high energy and motivation, and a passion for delivering excellent client outcomes.

• Professional Development: Fellowship of a recognised actuarial body or progressing towards it, with substantial experience in life insurance, valuation or reserving; banking experience is advantageous.

• Team Leadership and Growth: Interest in mentoring junior staff and contributing to a collaborative team culture, with an eagerness to explore wider actuarial fields such as banking, health, and analytics.

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ:

• Unrivalled level of access to industry expertise, both locally and through our wider global network of member firms, where you’ll be enabled by cutting-edge technology.

• An annual cash contribution to spend on items or activities that support your wellness.

• PwC shows care to employees by providing life and income protection as part of our total remuneration package.

• PwC's paid parental leave applies to all parents regardless of gender, so all our employees can be involved with raising their children

• Enhanced leave capabilities - an opportunity to purchase additional leave and two staff recognition days available each year.

• Digital upskilling through our Digital Academy.

Mo te aha tāu e tatari ana? / What are you waiting for?

Hit the Apply Now button! If you still need some convincing and want to learn how you can grow and shine in your career at PwC, visit https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html  

Mana motuhake / Independence

Maintaining independence is fundamental to demonstrating that PwC has not been influenced by any relationships or situations that undermine our objectivity. This role may require an independence review process.

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