Audit & Assurance: Associate Director - Actuarial at Deloitte Consulting

Main purpose of the job

The holder of this position will support the Partner in leading the Financial Institution Services Team through driving and implementation of strategy, revenue generation and business growth, developing high-performing people and teams, leading and supporting them to make an impact that matters and setting the direction to deliver exceptional client services.

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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science.
• At least 12 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

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Good mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others.
• Sound problem solving ability.
• Highly adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

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.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Focus on quality and risk.