Commercial and Strategic Analyst

Company Description

Welcome to This Australian Life.

From the millions of Australians we protect, to those that make it happen every day at TAL, people really are what we’re all about. We want to grow with you. Achieve with you. And support you to do your best work. That's why we're focused on developing leadership, promoting diversity, rewarding excellence and retaining great talent.

We're always looking for people who want to go further with us. People who do what’s right, aim high, and work smart. Why not see where we can go?

**Job Description**:
This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a nearly or newly qualified Actuary to drive optimal commercial outcomes across TAL’s Individual Life Portfolio. Working flexibly from our Sydney office, you will support the Head of Portfolio Management and work closely with the Commercial Management Leadership Team on several key projects.

In this role you will:

- Work closely with Finance as well as Retention and Claims reporting teams to understand the key drivers of financial results each month
- Perform ad hoc deep dives which combine your curiosity and actuarial knowledge to investigate the root cause of emerging experience through both quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Utilise your excellent communication skills to build presentations and communicate results in a clear and concise manner to the leadership team
- Support the TAL Finance team to help build Budgets, Strategic Plans and ensure alignment with the Individual Life Strategy
- Contribute to and drive various strategic projects and ad hoc actuarial analysis utilising your insurance acumen, stakeholder management and analytical skills
- Support senior leaders within the Portfolio Management team with ad hoc actuarial analytics support across Strategic Underwriting and Claims Insights and Analytics

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum 2 years’ experience working in an Actuarial related role within the Life Insurance industry
- Proven, financial and business management skills
- Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
- You will be a strategic thinker and have an entrepreneurial mindset
- High level of relationship development skills
- Demonstrable experience in delivering quality outcomes on multiple tasks and projects within planned timeframes
- Ability to develop knowledge of the Australian life insurance market - industry structure and trends, drivers and profitability, competitors

You’re always accountable for your actions. You never give up. You strive to find the best outcomes for customers and partners. And you value working together to find the best solutions for problems.

Additional Information

Work is a big part of this Australian life, and we work hard to make it one of the best parts. We don’t just say it; we do it. We offer a workplace that’s inclusive and flexible, supporting our people with options that let them make the most of their careers.

We know the value of having different people from all walks of life, with varied points of view and attributes regardless of their age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status or any disabilities they might be living with. We strive for a diverse and inclusive workplace where a sense of belonging encourages people to bring their full selves to work.

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Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone’s responsibility.