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Actuarial Analyst - Quality Assurance job in Sydney

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Sydney TAL

Job Ref:  743999975995003
Employer:  TAL
Sector:  Life Insurance
Investment
Qualifications:  Part Qualified Actuary
Software:  Excel
Prophet
Job Type:  Full Time
Salary and Benefits:  Competitive
Remote:  No

Location

Country:  Australia
City:  Sydney
Post Code:  Not specified
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Description

Company Description

Welcome to This Australian Life.

From the millions of Australians we protect, to those that make it happen every day at TAL, people really are what we're all about. We want to grow with you. Achieve with you. And support you to do your best work. That's why we're focused on developing leadership, promoting diversity, rewarding excellence and retaining great talent.

We're always looking for people who want to go further with us. People who do what's right, aim high, and work smart. Why not see where we can go?

Job Description

As an Actuarial Analyst for our Model Assurance team, you will be working with a dedicated and close-knit team to deliver key model review initiatives.

In this role you will have the unique opportunity to make a change and become a champion for better data and modelling practices within TAL. Working from a first-principles approach, you will be able to challenge existing methodologies and models (including Prophet) to allow for improvement in the ways of working and sustainable model development.

The role will have exposure to the breadth and depth of TAL's comprehensive suite of products, and you will be able to extract new insights in collaboration with your team and external teams such as in the Product and Pricing area. As part of model review, you will be working with entire portfolios of businesses and as such your findings can produce high-level impactful results for TAL.

You will be presenting your findings to a range of key stakeholders in the business, from the model owners to the project sponsors at the general manager level.

You will be working in a highly collaborative environment with your team, providing mutual support, peer-reviewing and problem-solving together during the team's project work.

In addition, you will provide support on other initiatives beyond model review depending on the business' needs which can include within the data space.

Key Accountabilities:
  • Enhance the internal risk mitigation framework of TAL through independent model and data reviews on actuarial and finance models
  • Support the business on projects to enhance the data and model capabilities of TAL
  • Report and present back to the business on key findings and insights
  • Explore creative solutions to model quality management and control
  • Maintain a balanced approach to risk and the application of risk management principles to all phases of conduct and implementation for project deliverables
  • Develop and maintain excellent communications with team members, customers and stakeholders


Qualifications
  • 2+ years of work experience in an actuarial or similar role, within the Life Insurance industry
  • A Tertiary qualification in actuarial science
  • A solid foundation in technical knowledge of Excel, with Prophet also being highly desirable
  • Financial reporting, valuation and/or modelling experience highly valued
  • Good analytical, problem solving, and documentation skills
  • Strong research, modelling, and self-learning skills
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail


Additional Information

At TAL we value diversity in all its forms and are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable culture for all our people. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from all backgrounds, including those with caring responsibilities, people living with disability, and individuals from the CALD and LGBTQI+ communities to apply. Even if you don't check every box in the criteria above, we encourage you to apply today or get in touch with us here.

To provide you with the best experience, we can accommodate you at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team at any time.

TAL is recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice. We are proud to be a member of Diversity Council Australia and the Australian Network on Disability. For information on our reconciliation journey, take a look at our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.
We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.

Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone's responsibility.

If you are already a TAL employee please apply via the SmartRecruiters button in Workday and navigate to the Employee Portal. This is important to ensure that your application is recorded accurately.
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