Senior Consultant - Actuarial & Risk | Lisboa

Senior Consultant - Actuarial & Risk | Lisboa

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.

The Opportunity

EY is currently looking for an Insurance Risk Consultant, who combines an analytical mindset with a dynamic attitude, to join our Actuarial and Risk Services team. You will be part of risk and actuarial strategic projects and support financial institutions in their risk and actuarial decisions and developments. You will also contribute to client satisfaction by providing timely and effective responses to client needs and concerns and participate in client meetings and work within a team environment to deliver fully integrated benefit services to clients. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of key projects for our clients (life, non-life and pension funds insurance companies) on a wide range of topics;
• Adapt methods and practices to fit operational teams;
• Contribute to improve operational efficiency on projects and internal initiatives, consistently driving projects to completion while ensuring the quality of the work delivered;
• Manage your time and be responsible for delivering to both clients and internal stakeholders, keeping a clear focus on anticipating and identifying risks, and escalate issues as appropriate;
• Working closely with colleagues, you will create a positive learning culture and coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop.

Skills and attributes for success

• Willing to join a dynamic team in a challenging environment;
• Strong technical/mathematical skills;
• Contribute to client satisfaction by providing timely and effective responses to client needs and concerns;
• Participate in client meetings and work within a team environment to deliver fully integrated benefit services to clients;
• Take a practical approach to solving issues and gaining client agreement;
• Encourage and facilitate collaboration amongst team members and promote an inclusive working environment.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor's and master’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, economics or similar academic background;
• At least 4 years of previous work experience in the insurance or consulting environment;
• Relevant knowledge about IFRS17;
• Excellent analytical, research and communication skills;
• Ability to build team and client relationships and manage expectations
• Full English Proficiency.

Ideally, the candidate also have

• An understanding of risk and actuarial concepts;
• Experience in reserving or Solvency II is preferable;
• Knowledge in programming languages will be valued (e.g. VBA, R and SQL).

What we look for

An effective communicator and you’ll be a confident team player equipped with strong people management skills; Creative, proactive, a team player, and able to work under pressure. It’s important to have a strategically focused mindset and the ability to deliver multiple projects and present information in a clear and concise manner. Business mindset and some commercial acumen. We value a strong work ethic, forward-thinking, and being a self-starter; If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.
 

What We Offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Plus, we offer support and coaching, opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career, and the freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you. 

• 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.

The exceptional EY experience, it’s yours to build. 

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