Actuarial Consultant - Advisory Senior jobs at Ey in United States, New York

As a Wealth Management Consultant, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of wealth management for our clients and our firm. You will lead transformative projects that blend strategic consulting expertise with deep industry knowledge, driving operational excellence and performance improvement across diverse, complex engagements. Leveraging methodologies from wealth management, you will analyze market trends, identify disruptive opportunities, and craft holistic solutions that address our clients’ most pressing challenges.

• Strong communications, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Ability to manage and establish trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively perform in cross-functional teams

• Understanding our clients' unique ambitions and needs and referring them to colleagues in other teams and areas to broaden our business relationships where possible
• Drive high-quality work products within expected time frames and on budget

• Project delivery skills including the ability to scope/size a project, collaborate in a team environment, provide subject matter experience, and manage in the delivery of an engagement workstream
• Passion for the Wealth Management industry, with a preference toward previous industry experience

• A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, computer science, engineering, or a related field; MBA or MS degree preferred
• 4-6 years of relevant experience. Preferred experience includes
• Strong experience in Wealth Management (business, operations, or IT)
• 3+ years of consulting, industry and/or service provider experience
• Performance Improvement / Operations experience
• Project Manager / Work stream lead experience
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills, coupled with a strong interest in further developing industry and deep content knowledge in the wealth management area
• Participation in technology-enabled business transformations and experience with Agile, including, but not limited to, business requirements, user experience design, product testing, project management, etc.
• Process improvement mindset going above and beyond to identify operational inefficiencies and taking steps to improve processes and automating repetitive tasks
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise findings tailored for executive-level audiences and decision-makers
• Project planning, status reporting, RAID logs, Business Process Reviews, requirement gathering, process flows, trade operations, reconciliation, derivative operations, collateral management, corporate actions, data management, etc. experience
• Ability and comfort level researching client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologies
• A willingness to work in person (EY office and/or client site) 3 days a week

• A willingness to travel to meet client needs and a valid driver's license and passport required
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel

We're interested in highly motivated, talented individuals with a strong willingness to think outside the box. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you'll need the drive to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and expand our business in the evolving market. If you're passionate about consulting and ready to take on some of our clients' most complex issues, this role is for you.

Your main objective is to participate in Transaction Tax engagements by thoroughly and accurately analysing information and develop effective approaches to clients tax requirements. You will be required to demonstrate dedication to quality in all aspects of your work, which will include managing client service team members and contributing to the achievement of team goals.

The opportunity

• Developing and delivering International and Transaction Tax engagements such as Due Diligence, structuring, International tax advisory engagements and reports with timely, responsive services/work products
• Support on tax advice and assisting with required filings
• Participate in business development initiatives
• Assist in managing engagement economics by organizing staffing, tracking fees and communicating issues to project leaders
• Build strong internal relationships within the team and across other services
• Foster collaboration and constructive communication within the team
• Display general knowledge of engagement “big picture”
• Take ownership of your schedule and proactively seek work when necessary to meet your annual chargeability goal
• Develop, mentor and supervise Analysts, Advanced Analysts and Assistant Managers
• Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for staff
• Contribute to people initiatives, including recruiting, retaining and training transfer pricing professionals
• Maintain a robust educational program to develop personal skills on an ongoing basis
• Adhere to practice protocol and other internal processes consistently

Your Key responsibilities

• Delivering projects consistently by applying designated methodology, processes, standards and technology tools and with respect to turnaround, quality and handling workflow distribution.
• Working as single point of contact on engagements for users/clients regarding service delivery and day-to-day operations
• Monitor metrics for service delivery, opportunities for improving customer satisfaction and implement appropriate modifications to process
• Instil EY culture at the individual level
• Help implement strategic initiatives, as defined by Service Line Leaders
• Proactively and timely identify operational problems and propose solutions. Escalate issues where required to the reporting Managers

Skills and attributes for success

• Exhibit inclusive behaviour in interactions with internal & external stakeholders with strong communication skills
• Taking the initiative to seek continuous learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring feedback, key developmental experiences, self-directed learning and formal learning
• Help define learning gaps and work with sub-service line leaders and local L&D to define and deploy a process to bridge the learning gap
• Setting strategy for how work is assigned and performed under the guidance of the reporting Manager.
• Works with resource manager to ensure the strategy is met

To qualify for the role you must have

• 5-8 Years of International tax and Mergers and Acquisition tax experience. Mandatory that the candidate has a prior experience in an International tax advisory practice in a client facing role.
• Chartered Accountant /MBA/CPA / B.Com / BBA/ BBM/ BA (Economics)/ M.Sc (Statistics)/ MA (Economics)/ MBA/CFA
• Any Additional Degree/ Diploma/Specialization in fields related to Financial Services Sector/Tax/International Taxation

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experienced in handling a team of approx. 2-4 people
• Proficient in strong communication, both written and verbal and ability to present research findings
• Proficient using MS Office tools specifically Powerpoint, WORD, EXCEL and Advance Excel.

What we offer

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Your key responsibilities

You will be part of diverse teams of professionals across different geographies to deliver a wide range of data and analytics services. You will be solving complex issues and driving growth across financial services.

Skills and attributes for success

• Fostering an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment
• Working in diverse teams of professionals with different backgrounds
• Demonstrating in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge
• Contributing to thought leadership through white papers, point of views, and proof of concepts
• Working in an entrepreneurial environment to pave your own career path
• Ability to meet deadlines, own deliverables and contribute to project delivery

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Undergraduate or Master’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g. engineering, computer science, business, economics, finance, statistics, and/or analytics).
• At least 2 to 5 years of related work experience in banking, capital markets, insurance, or asset management domain
• Good communication (verbal and written) with the ability to effectively advocate technical solutions and results to technology and business audiences
• Experience working independently, efficiently, and effectively under extreme time constraints and delivering results by critical deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with client-facing activities such as requirements gathering, facilitating meetings, presentation creation, and ability to prepare client ready deliverables
• Proven track record of consistently meeting deadlines, and provide reporting and business recommendations in a dynamic environment
• Good leadership and teaming skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to integrate new knowledge and adapt to change with a natural curiosity and desire to learn
• A willingness and ability to travel to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 60%
• Valid Passport

DAE Specific

• Ability to understand business challenges and address remediations through data architecture and engineering solutions.
• Must have practical experience assisting clients with development of one or more of strategic Data Architecture and Engineering, Cloud Data Modernization, Data migration and Event-driven architecture, preferably focused on financial services.
• Experience development of large data platforms, data warehouses and data lakes, streaming applications, data ingestion, integration, and distribution pipelines.
• Practical experience using latest technologies for data ingestion, integration, transformation, storage, mining/warehousing, big data analytics, and visualization.
• Understanding of traditional data architecture practices (data warehousing, datahub, MDM, ODS etc.) as well transition to Next-Gen platform architectures such as distributed data lake and Data mesh on cloud, etc.
• Practitioner experience in multiple data technologies such as:
• Cloud Data Platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Platform, Databricks, Snowflake)
• Big Data applications and Distributed Processing (Hadoop and Spark ecosystem components)
• Data integration Tools (Informatica, Talend, etc.)
• Experience with scripting languages: Python, Java, C++, Scala, etc.
• Traditional RDBMS (Teradata, Netezza, MS SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• MPP (Snowflake, BigQuery, AWS Redshift etc.)
• NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB, Cassandra, Neo4J, Titan, Elasticsearch)
• Streaming Platform and Applications (Spark streaming, Kafka, Storm, etc.)
• Experience with data pipeline and workflow management tools (Airflow, etc.)
• Dev Ops (GitHub, Kubernetes Jenkins, Terraform)
• Data Modeling (Data vault, Star, Snowflake)

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Science (MS) preferred
• Prior consulting experience

What we offer you

Integrated Risk Management (IRM) Managed Services Center Senior Analyst (Senior)

The risk landscape is continuously changing due to market volatility, geopolitical crises, wide-spread economic changes, regulatory reforms and cyber threats. As a result, organizations look to us to transform their approach to risk to turn it in a means to not only protect the enterprise but create value.

Clients retain IRM Managed Services to assist them with transforming their risk functions and providing operational support for technology solutions to provide the executive leadership with valuable insight for decision making. As an IRM professional you will belong to a globally connected team of specialists delivering services from our Dallas Service Center.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a member of our IRM service center, you will be part of a specialized team supporting the delivery of risk and technology solutions on Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms such as Archer Technologies and Service Now.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Responsible for managing IRM service center delivery around GRC offerings
• Support ongoing maintenance and enhancement requirements for our clients
• Supervising daily activities of 8-12 service center Tier 1 or 2 Analysts
• Managing project/engagement budgets for IRM service center capabilities
• Support development of policies and procedures to guide IRM service center activities
• Assist IRM service center manager with project planning and identification of opportunities to improve delivery of services
• Communicate issues and seek support in a timely manner to eliminate roadblocks and drive collaboration, speed, innovation, and excellence
• Maintain a professional communicative relationship with IRM engagement team utilizing IRM service center support
• Provide timely, comprehensive, and accurate information in both written and verbal communications

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 2+ years of relative development experience as a System Administrator
• Archer Certified Administrator – Specialist or Archer Certified Administrator – Expert (formerly Archer Certified Professional)
• Experience with data feeds, APIs, and other integrations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Possess working knowledge of and prior experience applying risk management fundamentals
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proven leadership skills
• Past experience managing and prioritizing multiple projects / work streams
• Ability to think critically and problem solve
• A team-focused mentality with the proven ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Proactive attitude, seeking for improvement opportunities which can positively impact the business
• An ability to work under pressure while maintaining a professional image and approach
• Decision-making capabilities, with an ability to weigh the pros and cons of potential actions and identify the most appropriate one

Ideally, you’d also have

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or other related area of study preferred
• Prior military experience preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret-level clearance or higher
• Past experience mentoring and developing personnel
• ServiceNow Certifications: Certified System Administrator (CSA)
• Proficiency with scripting and data integration within the ServiceNow platform
• 2+ years of supervisory experience

Forensic & Integrity Services:

Our Forensic & Integrity Services leverages deep industry knowledge, and a global network to provide clients with solutions that protect business value and enhance operational integrity. In Vietnam, where the business environment is rapidly evolving, the need for our expertise is more critical than ever. Our services are designed to help organizations navigate the complex landscape of:

• Financial and non-financial misconduct,
• Regulatory compliance and
• Business disputes resolutions
• E-discovery and Expert Witness
• Financial Crime

In your role as a Financial Crime Manager, you will:

• To lead and work as part of a team to create valuable and practical insights for clients, adapting methods and practices to fit their business needs
• Provide input into the development of innovative solutions to address complex financial crime risks and issues and help clients meet global regulatory expectations
• Take responsibility for engagement planning, management, and leading teams in a variety of financial crime engagements
• Identify new client opportunities, take lead in bids and proposals and grow existing relationships
• Mentor junior staffs and provide performance feedback for members your team

We’re looking for people with the following experience:

• Functional knowledge of the ASEAN/ APAC financial crime regulatory environment
• Strong Fraud-related knowledge in financial crime sector
• AML and/or Sanctions work experience/ professional qualification preferred. Knowledge of other areas of financial crime areas would also be beneficial
• Sound technical knowledge of financial services businesses and products
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, communication, and presentation skills
• Strong stakeholder management and project management skills
• Experience of building relationships and networking to deliver financial crime engagements
• Willingness to contribute to marketing activity and developing the Financial Crime team
• A strong academic background to degree level or equivalent experience in a directly related role
• Travelling is required

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• A clear understanding of the strategic implications of financial crime regulation
• The ability to effectively implement a variety of regulatory directives
• Skilled at building relationships with colleagues across the business, supporting them and promoting a collaborative culture
• A background in change or transformational projects

Ideally, you'll also have:

• A background in a financial crime advisory or first line operational role within the financial services industry and/or in a client facing consulting role
• Experience of working with a regulatory or governmental body
• Experience helping firms to deliver change programmes or recognise efficiencies in their operating model through implementing process or technology enhancements

You’ll be a trusted business advisor to our clients, specializing in regulatory matters. You will have strong experience of financial crime activities and will have been involved in change projects and transformational projects. You will have a solid background in AML and Sanctions and will enjoy working in a collaborative and teaming environment.

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience, where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior within the Insurance Actuarial Advisory Services Property and Casualty team, you will be challenged to lead engagement teams and contribute to projects such as:

• Reserving, actuarial opinion and regulatory services
• Ratemaking analytics and services
• Actuarial process redesign and software integration
• Predictive analytics
• Data visualization
• Market strategy advice
• Reinsurance analysis and advice
• Ad hoc financial reporting advice

Skills and attributes for success

• Build strong relationships with client personnel and consistently deliver high-quality services.
• Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about outcomes.
• Stay abreast of current business, regulatory and industry trends relevant to the client's business.
• Demonstrate in-depth technical actuarial expertise and professional knowledge.
• Exhibit strong business acumen and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Commit to developing a strong personal brand by staying informed regarding economic/market developments and their impact on the firm's clients.
• Progress towards professional credentials from the Casualty Actuarial Society or other industry organizations.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Approximately 3+ years of experience in an actuarial position.
• Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society, (ACAS)or actively pursuing Associateship within the Casualty Actuarial Society with a minimum of 5 actuarial exams passed.
• 2 years of experience with Excel, SAS, VBA and /or C++.
• Strong writing, presentation, conceptual, analytical, and interpersonal skills as evidenced by preparing and presenting results and/or findings to clients or senior management.
• Ability to understand and persuade on complex subjects both in writing and verbally
• Experience working in a team environment on project-based work.

Ideally, you will also have:

• 2 years of experience with R, Python, or other relevant programming languages.

• Previous consulting experience or experience implementing new processes/procedures in a corporate environment.

What we look for:

• We are most interested in intellectually curious people with a clear passion for actuarial work. You will also need to be a great communicator, as well as flexible in the face of often rapidly changing projects.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you will decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You will also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning : You will develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you : We will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership : We will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture : You will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.