Actuarial and Advanced Analytics Manager

Job Description

At KPMG Australia, we work with some of the most exciting, innovative and important businesses in Australia. We have entered an exciting period of growth, and we are looking for incredible and diverse individuals to join our supportive team in Australia. 

Job Description

The KPMG Actuarial and Advanced Analytics team in Canberra has grown significantly over the last three years and has become a trusted advisor delivering innovative actuarial and high-end data science services and products to our government clients, but also more broadly supporting the national team across the Financial Services and other private sectors.

We are looking for talented people with interest in Health, Aging and Human Services sectors to work with the KPMG Canberra and the broader national team, provide a unique actuarial perspective and leverage the actuarial skillset and mindset on a diverse range of assignments for the Australian Government.

We offer career development through an extensive support and mentoring network and will require a drive to innovate.

Your opportunity

• Partner with over 800 professionals in Canberra and drive opportunity identification and thought leadership for various government clients
• Work closely with partners, directors and other experienced staff in multidisciplinary teams to solve client problems
• Have client facing opportunities and be involved in whole projects not just tasks, giving you the opportunity to gain a broad understanding of wider business issues
• Contribute to capability development, internal knowledge sharing through identification of emerging themes, problems and opportunities
• Use insight to present compelling stories that deliver tangible value to clients
• Apply actuarial and data analytics skills and latest technology (like AI) to help our government clients make better policy decisions, understand the financial and human impacts of strategic initiatives, assess costs of policies/ reforms and develop corresponding funding models, optimise the use of finite resources for better citizen outcomes and provide assurance over complex government programmes
• Develop and implement new client offerings, leveraging the latest technology and KPMG’s alliance partnerships

How are you extraordinary?

• You love being part of a collaborative and multidisciplinary team and building strong relationships both internally and externally.
• You are tuned in to business development opportunities, with confidence creating effective sales material including proposals, case studies, and other sector-specific material. 
• You are able to digest, distil, and communicate complex concepts in both written and verbal forms.
• You are passionate about the Health, Aging and Humans services sectors and are excited to help make a difference for organisations as they adapt to the changing climate.

You bring to the role

As a nearly qualified or qualified actuary you will ideally have:

• Interest and experience in applying actuarial and data analytics skills in the health, aged care or human services contexts
• Commercial acumen to proactively identify and understand business needs and be able to suggest impactful solutions
• Ability to translate complex actuarial or analytical insights and/or outcomes into presentations (written and verbal) to senior stakeholders (both internal and external)
• Ability to manage projects and teams
• Practical experience in Excel, Python, R, SAS and SQL
• You have a passion for using technology, data and analytics to maximise the value actuaries can bring to organisations, and an ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time.

Qualifications

We are seeking candidates who are either fully qualified actuaries or currently studying towards their qualification.

Additional Information

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.