Actuarial Manager

KPMG in Bermuda serves an international client base. We are looking for a Life Insurance Manager to support us in maintaining our reputation as a leader in Advisory and Audit services both in Bermuda and globally. KPMG in Bermuda is looking for a Manager with significant experience in actuarial consulting or industry for the Life (re) insurance industry, including, but not limited to, experience in managing a diverse portfolio of engagements, and working with multi-disciplinary teams.

This is a challenging position where you will scope and define appropriate analytical tests to achieve client objectives. You will be responsible for interpreting client generated analytical results and preparing client reports.

• Providing high quality actuarial advisory and audit services to clients.
• Leading a portfolio of clients and advising on all relevant actuarial issues.
• Providing formal actuarial opinions across a wide range of technical issues.
• Assisting with independent actuarial assessments including reserve reviews, portfolio transfers, expert opinions, pricing support, profitability reviews and company valuations for merger & acquisition.
• Working with KPMG's multi-disciplinary professionals on assisting our clients across audit, tax, management consulting, internal audit, corporate finance, regulatory, risk and management/IT consulting.
• Developing KPMG's initiatives across the Bermuda regulatory framework, including Solvency II, IFRS 17, US GAAP and other emerging regulatory, accounting and actuarial requirements.
• Providing analytical support and technical guidance.
• Taking an active in the development of the practice including building and maintaining effective relationships with clients.
• Training and management of newly qualified actuaries.
• Providing outsourced actuarial services.
• Producing thought leadership material.
• Creating value added initiatives.
• Promoting the KPMG actuarial brand through seminars and external events.

• A minimum of 5-7 years of actuarial experience within the Life (re) insurance industry, preferably as a consultant within a Big 4.
• A Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science or other suitable numerate discipline (mathematics, economics, science, etc.).
• Strong life insurance reserving abilities and willingness to work in other areas of life (re) insurance.
• Excellent technical and analytical skills.
• Must be an accredited Fellow Actuary with a recognized professional actuarial body e.g. IFoA, SOA, SAI or ASSA.
• A high degree of competence in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Exceptional people skills with the ability to work well with staff and clients of all levels.
• Proven stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including experience communicating with senior management/C-suite.
• Proven team management ability.
• Ability to effectively lead and own a program of work, bringing it to successful client delivery on time and within budget.
• Candidates must demonstrate they are capable of working with demanding situations that require the ability to multi-task on a daily basis.
• Flexibility and an enjoyment of working on challenging projects, and interacting with teams from other business groups.
• Excellent commercial awareness.
• Eager to continue to develop technical knowledge and management skill sets given the broad nature of the work.
• A willingness and capacity to work overtime and/or travel at short notice is essential as this is a highly demanding environment with tight reporting deadlines.
• Must be a mature, self‑motivated individual who is well organised, hard‑working, enthusiastic and professional.

• A competitive remuneration package that is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Full relocation package and work permit sponsorship.
• A work‑life balance with an emphasis on promoting health and wellbeing.
• Medical and pension schemes.
• Recognizable and reputable corporate social responsibility program.