Manager - Actuarial - Business Consulting Risk

About the Role and Company

We are seeking a Manager for Actuarial Services within the Business Consulting Risk division at a leading global firm specializing in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. Our culture emphasizes comprehensive training, vast growth opportunities, and creative autonomy, fostering professionals to achieve their full potential. This role focuses on providing insightful actuarial advice within a multidisciplinary team to support multiple client engagements domestically and globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute actuarial projects covering areas such as reserving, statutory reporting, solvency assessments, IFRS17 implementation, audits, and business planning.
• Create and adapt actuarial models that meet client requirements and comply with relevant regulations.
• Support research initiatives and specialize in niche areas to offer valuable insights for clients and consultants.
• Develop innovative proposals to secure new client engagements and expand existing business.
• Collaborate with peers to establish consistent standards and best practices.
• Contribute knowledge regularly through submissions to the internal knowledge database and external publications.
• Maintain and deepen technical expertise in actuarial modeling and related disciplines.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and reports to internal teams and clients.

Candidate Profile and Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the General Insurance actuarial sector with at least 6 qualified actuarial exams.
• Strong technical proficiency in reserving techniques, business planning, capital modeling, IFRS 17 standards, and audit processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to clarify complex technical concepts to non-specialists.
• Proven team player capabilities with experience in leading and managing teams.
• Flexibility, adaptability, creativity, and broad consulting and project management expertise.
• Passion for continuous learning and personal wellbeing.
• Preferred knowledge of actuarial tools such as R and Python, and familiarity with current IFRS 17 implementation globally.
• Confidence in public speaking, publishing, and presenting at seminars.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with high quality and meet deadlines.
• Strong initiative, feedback skills, and resilience in dealing with ambiguity.

Additional Information

The company values collaboration across various client departments while ensuring compliance with commercial and legal regulations. It promotes flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance despite the possibility of frequent client site visits and travel demands. The position is based in Kolkata, India.

Eligibility

Applicants must hold a graduate degree. Actuarial science qualifications and relevant professional experience are essential.