Risk Consulting - Actuarial - Prophet-Life - Senior

EY; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

Continuous learning culture

Travel opportunities

Job summary

EY GDS is seeking a Senior Life Actuarial Consultant to deliver actuarial solutions within the Life Actuarial team, collaborating with senior management and client partners across EY’s global network.

You will work on actuarial reservations, assumption setting, and US GAAP/STAT reporting, leveraging Prophet models and Excel/VBA to enhance processes and outcomes. Willingness to travel and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in actuarial services.
• Experience in actuarial reserving, assumption setting, US GAAP/STAT is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality actuarial deliverables and insights.
• Provide guidance and training to staff members.
• Ensure engagements are delivered within agreed timelines.
• Drive project completion with a focus on quality and client value.

Skills

Actuarial analytics

Prophet modelling

Excel

VBA

Life insurance

Client collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in actuarial science

Knowledge of US GAAP/STAT

Tools

FIS Prophet

Insurance Risk Suite

Job description

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Role Name And Description - Life Actuarial (Senior)

EY GDS Consulting Global Delivery Services is one of EY's greatest global assets – a network of service delivery centers that provide high-quality services at a competitive cost to support EY’s client-serving and enablement teams worldwide. Every day, we combine our subject matter expertise with advanced technology and automation capabilities to develop innovative solutions that deliver greater value to our clients. If you have a passion for enabling world class actuarial services globally to solve the most complex challenges in the financial services industry, come join our dynamic GDS team! We are looking for a Senior Consultant in our Business Consulting Practice within the Life Actuarial domain.

The opportunity

We are looking for Senior Consultants within the Life Actuarial team delivering actuarial solutions and working closely with Senior Manager or Client partners in EY’s global network of insurance sector and risk consulting professionals.

Our growing team of professionals comes from diverse backgrounds, all committed to being long term trusted advisors to our clients

Your Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivering high-quality results and generating effective and impactful solutions
• Provide focused guidance and training to Staff members
• Be responsible for ensuring all engagements are delivered within agreed timelines
• Deliver engagements in line with our values and commitment to quality, consistently driving projects to completion and ensuring that work is of a high standard

We are looking for individuals who have a proactive attitude and are seeking the opportunity for personal and professional growth, leveraging and supporting our global network.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Good analytical skills
• Ability to investigate issues within actuarial models and reporting processes.
• Hands-on experience in actuarial valuation and projections using FIS Prophet will be an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of Prophet model structure, data flows, checking frameworks, and control processes; ability to enhance and optimize existing Prophet models
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel; working knowledge of VBA is a strong advantage
• Ability to leverage Generative AI and automation tools to enhance actuarial processes and deliverables.
• Willingness to learn and apply learning actively in project work
• High level of self-motivation and ownership in driving deliverables
• Willingness to travel to meet and work with clients

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Experienced resource – preferably 3-6 years
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Actuarial reserving, Assumption setting, US GAAP / STAT, FIS Prophet

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Preferred Actuarial Degree
• A strong academic background with a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, business, finance, or a related field
• Overseas exposure (especially US market experience)
• Understanding of Life/Annuity products under US GAAP/STAT regulations
• Knowledge of FIS Prophet/ Insurance Risk Suite End-to-End (DCS, PP, PE, PRD, IDR and PP APIs) preferred

What We Look For

• Good communication skills
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Experience of leading/supporting teams to high quality timely delivery, actively building industry relationships and promoting a collaborative culture when working with colleagues

What We Offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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