The holder of this position will support the department in growing their business and managing the on-going assignments to a logical conclusion; provide outstanding value to clients and the Firm; develop high-performing people and teams, leading big teams and supporting them to make an impact that matters; and setting the direction in line with the Firm’s strategy to deliver exceptional client service.
What you will do
- Lead client advisory services including actuarial valuation modelling, reporting, audit support, and other actuarial consulting projects;
- Develop good understanding of the clients' business environment and applying leading methodologies to analyze and solve their most complex issues;
- Support the practice’s business development efforts including opportunity identification, qualification, and proposal development/presentation to meet set revenue targets;
- Take up the lead role in developing service offerings for our clients, whilst developing our team’s capabilities to identify upcoming areas of demand, driven by regulatory and market trends;
- Contribute to the practice’s growth and eminence through thought leadership on insurance and banking and issues pertinent to our key clients; and
- Contribute to the practice’s team development and management through on-the-job training and upskilling the less experienced team members.
- Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science.
- At least 7 years’ relevant actuarial experience with significant experience in the insurance/reinsurance industry; preferably with actuarial consulting experience.
- A Fellow or Associate of the IFoA, SOA, or any other recognized actuarial body.
- Actuarial programming skills, e.g. VBA, R and/ or Prophet will be an added advantage.
- Exposure and experience in IFRS 17 implementations will be an added advantage.
- Ability to work well independently and in a culturally diverse team-oriented environment.
- Ability and willingness to undertake business travel regionally as required.
- Aptitude for guiding teams in client assignments and driving deliverables that meet Deloitte quality standards.
Behavioural competencies
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills.
- Good mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others.
- Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.
- Sound problem solving ability.
Technical Competencies
- A proven track record of leading and delivering big and complex projects.
- Extensive experience in leading client relationships and client–facing advisory projects.
- Expert in field with sound industry and business knowledge.
- The proven ability to generate significant sales from clients and develop business through leading bids, proposals and negotiations.
- Strategy articulation.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Experience in drafting and presenting client proposals.
- Excellent report writing skills.
- Good financial knowledge.
- Sound business acumen.
- Focus on quality and risk.
Additional Information
Your role as a leader
At Deloitte we believe in the importance of leadership at all levels. We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that matters.
Leadership Capabilities
Living our Purpose - Fosters broad commitment to our purpose and values; inspires peers and teams to make an impact that matters.
Influence - Builds long-term, trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders and influencers, and uses highly developed influencing skills to drive impact, often in complex situations.
Performance drive - Builds a high performance culture by cultivating individual and team strengths; drives outstanding client service, often through large cross-business and/or cross-border teams.
Strategic direction - Sets & communicates strategic direction, excites people around the vision and goals and aligns diverse, cross-functional and cross-border teams to achieve success.
Talent development - Manages the development of a strong pipeline of talent for current/ future success; owns and drives a talent experience that differentiates Deloitte.
Competitive Edge - Anticipates market and competitor trends to develop and deliver bold and innovative solutions that differentiate Deloitte with clients.
Inspirational Leadership - Leads from the front, acting as an exemplary role model for leaders at all levels; promotes a strong sense of loyalty and followership and energizes others to act.
Why Deloitte?
At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there is always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help build world-class skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world.
Deloitte opens the door to a career that can cross borders virtually and physically across the African continent and globally to gain experience and access projects beyond our borders. We value differences, and embrace people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities and thinking styles.
Our purpose
Deloitte is led by a purpose: to make an impact that matters. Every day, Deloitte people are making a real impact in the places they live and work. We pride ourselves on doing not only what is good for clients, but also what is good for our people and the communities in which we live and work—always striving to be an organization that is held up as a role model of quality, integrity, and positive change. Learn more about Deloitte’s impact on the world. #Makinganimpactthatmatters
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If you meet the above requirements, please visit our website and apply online: Deloitte East Africa Careers portal.
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Closing date: Friday, 24 May 2024
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not ask individuals to pay any fees or money as part of the recruitment process. Women and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.