Jobs at EY

We’re currently looking for a Non-Life Actuarial Manager to play a leading role in our dedicated Actuarial team. It’s a rapidly growing area supported by an increased focus on risk across the industry. That makes this a great time to join a high-profile team where you’ll be surrounded by some of the most interesting and knowledgeable colleagues around.

The opportunity

Risk has never been as important in banking at it is today, and that trend is only set to continue. It’s all about predicting future events in an increasingly ambiguous market. To stay ahead, we’re diversifying our risk capabilities and using innovative new tools and processes, and this is your chance to make a big impact on that vision.

Your Key Responsibilities

We’ll look to you to take a holistic approach to the role, developing your skills and knowledge in multiple areas. That means you won’t just be working on pensions or insurance. You’ll add value beyond what’s traditionally expected by modeling risk in multiples areas, including pricing and data analysis. You’re likely to spend most of your day working on your projects, with occasional direct meetings with clients to monitor and discuss progress.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Identifying the key levers that impact solvency ratios and return on equity to optimize our clients’ capital position
• Modeling, documenting and preparing application files toward the Nation Bank of Belgium
• Validating estimate models
• Providing audit support for Solvency II and statutory reporting, including sample tests on Life Technical Provisions, IAS 19 and Pension funds
• Acting as an actuarial professional, providing guidance on a wide range of areas, such as life and general insurance, investment, corporate finance, risk management and pensions
• Further developing your team by coaching and mentoring a junior colleague

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 5+ years’ experience in the Non-Life Insurance industry
• Qualified Actuary
• Strong experience in financial reporting (SAM/Solvency II, IFRS, MCEV, economic capital and MI)
• Managerial experience, including leading teams and projects
• Experience in local regulatory reporting (experience in other AIM regions would be beneficial)
• Exposure to strategic considerations, including engagements with Boards and Senior Management
• A strong sense of commercial awareness

Ideally, you’ll also have

• The executive presence and confidence to work with senior clients
• A global mindset with an appreciation of how organizations must respond to new risks that the forces of globalization bring

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• The candidate should be studying Accounting (CA Stream) through a SAICA accredited University
• The candidate must attach a copy of his/her ID, matric certificate, academic record to date and CV.

Key Responsibilities

• You will serve your articles in our Audit Division, during this time you will be required to write two Qualifying Board Exams. The first is written in March of your first year and the second is written in November of your second year. You are also required to work 3600 core hours during your three years. You will sign a fixed term contract with us that is a three-year training contract.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be following the CA stream.

Skills & Behavioural Attributes

• Ability to work with figures.
• Good administration and organisation skills
• Good communication skills and ability to interact with all levels within the organisation.
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to work proactively on their own and in a team.
  
  Who we are

At Ernst & Young we support you in achieving your unique potential both personally and professionally. We give you stretching and rewarding experiences that keep you motivated, working in an atmosphere of integrity and teaming with some of the world's most successful companies. And while we encourage you to take personal responsibility for your career, we support you in your professional development in every way we can. You enjoy the flexibility to devote time to what matters to you, in your business and personal lives. At Ernst & Young you can be who you are and express your point of view, energy and enthusiasm, wherever you are in the world. It's how you make a difference.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be following the CA stream.

Skills & Behavioural Attributes

• Ability to work with figures.
• Good administration and organisation skills
• Good communication skills and ability to interact with all levels within the organisation.
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to work proactively on their own and in a team.