Manager - Actuarial - Financial Services

Mā te kahukura ka rere te manu I With wings a bird will fly

At EY we believe that whoever you are, your uniqueness helps us stand apart.

We bring together extraordinary people, like you, to build a better working world.

Kei a koe te mana I The choice is yours         

As our business continues to grow, we have created the opportunity for passionate and ambitious professionals, like you, to join us in building a better working world across New Zealand. Our EY professionals ask better questions and work with clients to create holistic, innovative answers that deliver quality results.

The Team:

Our Actuarial team operates within our Financial Services Risk Consulting practice. We’re currently seeking exceptional people based in Auckland to join our General Insurance and Health and Human Services teams.

These roles are well-suited for individuals with a strong desire to grow professionally whilst working in a supportive team environment.

What else is on offer?

• We’re making significant investments to build a team with the right resources. Joining now means being able to seize the opportunities that accompany that growth and shape the future;
• Provide leadership to more junior team members, fostering an environment of learning and growth, while ensuring the delivery of high-quality actuarial services.
• Work alongside a team of collaborative and supportive actuarial specialists, many of whom with extensive international experience, and enjoy high-quality coaching and mentoring;
• Maintain a work-life balance through our support of hybrid working;
• Interested candidates may also have the opportunity to undertake mobility experiences throughout our Oceania and Asia-Pacific regions!

The Role:

As an integral member of our Actuarial team, you’ll provide support on engagements and projects for a variety of our clients. You may be involved in tasks including:

• Working with a range of stakeholders across a diverse range of projects, including business transformation, health and human services analytics, capital and risk management, pricing, product innovation and Appointed Actuary work;

• Help clients to gain fresh insights to quantify their risk and improve their performance;
• Lead and work in multi-disciplinary teams, valuing and interpreting other subject matter expertise to build new and practical solutions for our clients;
• Interpret results from analysis to bring to light the issues that truly matter;
• Develop relationships across various sectors to work with partners for the betterment of our communities.

Ō Pūmanawa I What we’re looking for

Here’s our ‘wish list’ but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go.

• A degree in actuarial studies, mathematics, data analytics, science or similar, and/or or equivalent professional qualifications (e.g., FNZSA, FIAA, CFA);
• Proven experience in actuary, risk, internal audit, data analytics, or similar, within a corporate or consultancy;
• Strong quantitative and qualitative skills, and are comfortable working with data;
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams, and translate technical jargon for a wider audience;
• Exhibit attention to detail, with an ability to remain focused in a fast-paced environment;
• Excellent communicational and stakeholder management skills;
• Ability to lead and mentor junior members of our team.

Kuhu mai ki a EY I Come, be a part of EY

• Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at www.ey.com/nz/careerdevelopment
• Discover how, when and where you can work at www.ey.com/nz/flexibility
• Learn about our commitment to DE&I at www.ey.com/nz/diversity-inclusiveness
• Discover the various ways our benefits can cater to your needs, across wellness, financial wellbeing, and family-friendly policies which include 26 weeks gender neutral paid parental leave at www.ey.com/nz/benefits
• We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Apply now… we’re over 1,000 perspectives in Aotearoa New Zealand and we’re ready to welcome yours.

 Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We hold a collective commitment to continue to drive an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable, and everyone experiences a sense of belonging— where people are inspired to team and lead inclusively in their interactions every day. 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 [email protected] or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential. 

Whāia te iti kahurangi I The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

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