When you join KPMG Ireland, you are joining a community of over 4,200 employees who collectively work together, both in person and virtually, to achieve their full potential.
We are known as an organisation who want you to come as you are and do work that truly matters. Joining KPMG Ireland is an opportunity to enhance your career, not only in the work that you enjoy doing, but equally through the global connections that you make, the lifelong learning that you can accomplish and the chance to make your mark.
Are you our next experienced professional within our Actuarial Consulting department?
We are seeking talented professionals to join our Actuarial Consulting practice and we are interested in candidates at all levels, including Manager, Associate Director and Director.
Location: Dublin, as part of our hybrid working model.
Grade: Manager / AD / Director
Contract type: Permanent
A snapshot of your peer group:
1. At least 5+ years of relevant work experience in the non-life (re)insurance market from either a consultancy or industry background;
2. Good commercial awareness and ability to build strong relationships (internal to the firm and external with our clients);
3. Strong technical and analytical skills;
4. Financial modelling capabilities;
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
6. Ability to work on own initiative with a focus on deadlines;
7. A team player who can integrate into small multi-disciplinary teams; and
8. Eager to expand knowledge and skills given the broaden nature of the work.
Your responsibilities and achievements will evolve as you enhance your career with us. Here is what you can initially expect:
9. Liaising with a portfolio of clients and advising on all relevant actuarial issues across a range of areas including Solvency II, IFRS 17, Risk, Economic, Social and Corporate Governance ("ESG") etc
10. Provision of outsourced actuarial services
11. Provision of formal actuarial opinions across a wide range of technical issues
12. Independent actuarial assessments including reserve reviews, portfolio transfers, expert opinions, transfer pricing support and company valuations for merger & acquisition
13. Profitability reviews and pricing support
14. Work with KPMG's multi-disciplinary professionals on assisting our clients across audit, tax, corporate finance, regulatory, risk, applied intelligence and management/ IT consulting
15. Involved in the development of KPMG's initiatives across Solvency II, IFRS 17, ESG and other emerging regulatory, accounting and actuarial requirements
16. Taking an active role in development of the practice including building and maintaining effective relationships with clients, responding to emerging issues and/or prepare for future challenges; and
17. Supporting in the training and development of the actuarial team.
Your team:
The Actuarial Consulting practice offers a full range of services to our insurance and reinsurance across independent actuarial reviews, outsourced statutory actuarial roles, Solvency II advice, IFRS 17, ESG, internal/ standard model development and validation, technical support to our audit practice, financial reporting advice, resource support and working alongside other KPMG professionals including tax, regulatory, risk management, applied intelligence and management/ IT consulting advisory services.
The actuarial practice has been established for a number of years and we are looking to provide strong candidates with the opportunity to become a key member of the team to meet the demands of the insurance sector across regulatory, accounting, market and strategic challenges.
Here's how KPMG can benefit more than just your career:
All of our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:
18. Discounted health insurance
19. The purchase of additional annual leave
20. Frequent social events to help you build your network
21. Early finish Fridays on bank holiday weekends and throughout the summer months.
22. Relocation assistance for those moving to Ireland
23. Complimentary access to a range of Learning & Development programmes including LinkedIn Learning.
Career progression
When you join KPMG, your performance manager will support you to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one. You will also receive continuous support from our award-winning Business School where you will be continuously encouraged to deepen your knowledge and expertise within your chosen career path.
In addition to this, we are the only one of the Big Four firms to announce promotions four times per year, giving you frequent opportunities for progression throughout your career with us.
Inclusion & Diversity
Inclusion, diversity and equity are part of who we are at KPMG. We embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective and we're committed to inclusion and equity at every level. At KPMG, we want to attract and retain the best talent. We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. Visit to learn more.
Apply:
If you are interested in the above role, please submit a CV via the apply button. If you have any specific queries on the role, please contact Shauna Maguire.
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