Manager / Senior Manager - Actuarial Services - Assurance - Hong Kong

PwC ,
London, Greater London
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Line of Service Industry/Sector Specialism Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary A career in our Actuarial Life Services practice, within Actuarial Services, will provide you with the opportunity to contribute general insurance advice and consulting services to clients such as insurers, banks, regulators, and third party administrators. You'll provide advice covering solvency, economic capital, risk management, mergers and acquisitions, company restructuring and risk control, financial modelling, underwriting, new legislation, and the efficiency of claims or reporting processes. Simply put, you might help analyse the impact that new regulation will have on an insurance company's balance sheet or you could be revising businesses' projections and making sure they have adequate reserves. Our team helps insurers address new financial reporting requirements by assessing the financial and business impacts of regulations, building implementation plans, and implementing relevant requirements, particularly across areas of financial reporting change. Job Description & Responsibilities The successful candidate will be based in Hong Kong and will be working around Asia. Will also have opportunities to work alongside senior actuaries and staff at other offices serving clients ranging from multi-international insurers and reinsurers to new start-ups. Work will involve all aspects of life insurance, including pricing, reserving, risk and capital management, M&A, modelling and other types of consulting projects. * Lead large scale client engagements. 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 and industry trends relevant to the client's business. * Effectively lead and motivate teams with diverse skills and backgrounds. Provide constructive on-the-job feedback/coaching to team members. Foster an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment. Play an active role in counselling and mentoring junior consultants within the organization. * Generate new business opportunities. Understand PwC 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 PwC practices to serve client needs. * Demonstrate deep actuarial technical capabilities and professional knowledge. Demonstrate ability to quickly assimilate new knowledge. Possess in depth business acumen. Remain current on new regulations concerning the Insurance industry. * Perform and manage EV, Solvency II, IFRS and local statutory actuarial audit procedures for Asia Operations of multinational insurance companies; * Demonstrate an understanding of complex actuarial concepts, discuss complex issues with the engagement team and client management, keep informed of professional standards and firm policies (e.g., Actuarial Standards of Practice), and effectively apply this knowledge to client situations. * Maintain a reputation as an industry expert by writing articles, taking a leadership role within industry groups and speaking at industry events. Requirements * University education or above * At least 8 years' experience in life insurance company or actuarial consulting firm * Skilled user of at least one type of actuarial software, preferably Moses, Prophet or Axis * Strong communication and interpersonal skills * Good influencing skills and leadership potential * Good problem solving and decision making skills * Well organized and a team leader * Attained an internationally recognized actuarial qualification * Financial reporting, enterprise risk management and capital management related experience is a plus * Strong relationship building, client management and project management skills * Fluent in English, Chinese is a plus. * Candidates with less working experience will be considered as Manager or Senior Associate. Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Yes Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date

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