EY Actuarial Consultant - Advisory Manager 

United States, New York, New York 

857932212

Your key responsibilities

It’s all about providing the knowledge our clients need to execute strategies and resolve complex issues. We’ll look to you to participate in and lead client engagement teams in areas related to life insurance, annuities, and long-term care, in a wide variety of areas including:

• Financial Reporting
• Actuarial Transformation®
• Financial Modeling
• Reinsurance
• Risk Management
• Product Development
• Mergers and Acquisitions

Skills and attributes for success

• Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge. Demonstrate ability to quickly assimilate to new knowledge. Possess good business acumen. Remain current on new developments in advisory services capabilities and industry knowledge.
• Understand/communicate complex actuarial issues. Stay informed of and apply professional standards and firm policies (e.g., Actuarial Standards of Practice).
• Cultivate and manage business development opportunities. Understand EY and its service lines and actively assess/ present ways to serve clients. Develop and maintain long-term client relationships and networks. Develop relationships with team members across all EY practices to serve client needs.
• Foster relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels. Consistently deliver quality client services. Drive high-quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget. Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes. Manage expectations of client service delivery. Stay abreast of current business, regulatory and industry trends relevant to the client's business.
• Foster an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment. Play an active role in counselling and mentoring junior consultants within the organization. Provide constructive on the-job feedback/coaching to team members.
• Develop a strong personal brand and enhance the EY brand by writing articles, participating in industry groups and speaking at seminars

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree
• Approximately 5+ years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years of people and/or project management
• Fellow of the Society of Actuaries
• Proficiency with coding or actuarial modeling systems, including Python, R, Generative AI, Prophet, AXIS
• Strong analytical and project management skills, along with a creative approach to overcoming challenges
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to understand and persuade on complex subjects both in writing and verbally
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 40% to meet client needs

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience with Principles-Based Reserving (PBR)
• Experience with RILA or other indexed products

What we look for

We’re most interested in intellectually curious actuaries that also have great communication skills and can adapt quickly in the face of rapidly changing client needs.

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’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll 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’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.

• 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.