Your key responsibilities
On engagements, you will:
- Calculate the overall Solvency Capital Requirement (SCR) for an asset portfolio and individual risk charges under regulations such as Solvency II and Risk Based Capital 2.
- Develop new models and tailor existing models for performing valuations of non-traditional / illiquid assets.
- Perform eligibility analysis for infrastructure investments under Solvency II.
- Perform extensive market research to evaluate capital implications for different investment strategies.
- Perform experience studies on valuation, methodology and assumptions.
- Develop solutions for sustainable finance and climate change risk modelling.
- Develop tools for various purposes such as SCR calculation, matching adjustment, valuation of assets.
- Be responsible for providing high quality results and generating effective solutions working along with seniors, managers and senior managers in delivering the project.
- Manage priorities, communicate with clients and stakeholders, and maintain/develop productive working relationships with stakeholders and other team members.
Within the actuarial practice you will:
- Ensure that all statutory and company regulations are followed while processing work to protect clients’ and the business’ interests.
- Contribute ideas and suggestions for improvements to processes.
- Train and share knowledge with colleagues.
- Make steady progress with appropriate professional examinations as agreed with line manager and with the support of the company.
- Stay informed of current business and economic developments relevant to the industry and geography
- Document and communicate steps and processes used to arrive at the results and maintaining a high quality of deliverables.
- Investigate models and reporting processes and independently solve problems.
- Perform cleaning, processing, working with large data sets, identifying inconsistencies in the data and preparing it for valuation process.
- Carry out all other reasonable requests and objectives to an acceptable standard within agreed timescales.
- We are looking for individuals who have a proactive attitude and are seeking the opportunity for personal and professional growth, leveraging and supporting our global network.
To qualify for the role, you must have
- 3-5 years of experience in Life Insurance or Investments
- Basic knowledge of Solvency II, Risk Based Capital 2, market risk, product cash flows, valuations and modelling.
- Life actuarial valuation, modelling, experience analysis or reporting experience
- Understanding of traditional and illiquid asset classes such as Equity Release Mortgages, Derivatives etc.
- (Desirable) Modelling experience on any of the following: Excel, VBA, R, Python
- (Good to have) Basic knowledge of Environmental, Social and Governance investments and sustainable finance.
What we look for
- Life actuarial / investments / related background
- Deep knowledge and experience of the insurance industry and/or consulting.
- Up to date knowledge of the regulatory environment impacting insurers and other financial service organizations.
- Experience of supporting teams to ensure high quality and timely delivery, actively building relationships and promoting a collaborative culture when working with colleagues.
- Strong academic background with a bachelor's degree with an emphasis on actuarial science, mathematics, statistics or finance related discipline.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for report writing and stakeholder presentations.
What we offer
EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.
- 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.