Main purpose of the job

The holder of this position will support the department in growing their business and managing the on-going assignments to a logical conclusion; provide outstanding value to clients and the Firm; develop high-performing people and teams, leading big teams and supporting them to make an impact that matters; and setting the direction in line with the Firm’s strategy to deliver exceptional client service.

What you will do

• Lead client advisory services including actuarial valuation modelling, reporting, audit support, and other actuarial consulting projects;
• Develop good understanding of the clients’ business environment and applying leading methodologies to analyze and solve their most complex issues;
• Support the practice’s business development efforts including opportunity identification, qualification, and proposal development/presentation to meet set revenue targets;
• Take up the lead role in developing service offerings for our clients, whilst developing our team’s capabilities to identify upcoming areas of demand, driven by regulatory and market trends;
• Contribute to the practice’s growth and eminence through thought leadership on insurance and banking and issues pertinent to our key clients; and
• Contribute to the practice’s team development and management through on-the-job training and upskilling the less experienced team members.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science.
• At least 7 years’ relevant actuarial experience with significant experience in the insurance/reinsurance industry; preferably with actuarial consulting experience.
• A Fellow or Associate of the IFoA, SOA, or any other recognized actuarial body.
• Actuarial programming skills, e.g. VBA, R and/ or Prophet will be an added advantage.
• Exposure and experience in IFRS 17 implementations will be an added advantage.
• Ability to work well independently and in a culturally diverse team-oriented environment.
• Ability and willingness to undertake business travel regionally as required.
• Aptitude for guiding teams in client assignments and driving deliverables that meet Deloitte quality standards.

Behavioural competencies

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Good mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others.
• Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.
• Sound problem solving ability.

Technical Competencies

• A proven track record of leading and delivering big and complex projects.
• Extensive experience in leading client relationships and client–facing advisory projects.
• Expert in field with sound industry and business knowledge.
• The proven ability to generate significant sales from clients and develop business through leading bids, proposals and negotiations.
• Strategy articulation.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Experience in drafting and presenting client proposals.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Good financial knowledge.
• Sound business acumen.
• Focus on quality and risk.