Head of Actuarial

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**:
The role will lead a team that delivers and communicates the financial results and associated insights for TAL's Group Risk business, which is the largest in the Australian market, as well as the Wealth business which covers Investments and Retirement products. As a senior leader, you will also play an important leadership role in supporting the Actuarial and Finance leadership teams, as well as the wider TAL Group Risk and Wealth businesses.
- Manage the entire valuation process for the TDA Group Risk and Wealth businesses. This includes the execution of valuation models to deliver monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual performance reporting across statutory and management reports. Deliver these to timetable deadlines and within materiality limits.
- Lead the quality assurance and governance requirements for the production valuation models, including overseeing all changes that flow through the valuation process and managing UAT.
- Support transformation activities to enhance the productivity, efficiency and operational risk of the valuation and capital processes. This also includes the implementation of IFRS17.
- Support wider Finance deliverables such as the long term plan, asset liability and capital management.
- Support wider product and pricing deliverables such as new products, product enhancements, repricing and retention initiatives.
- Drive continual improvement in the Group Risk and Wealth valuation reporting functions, across processes, systems, data, models and people.
- Ensure clear communication of results to key stakeholders.
- Drive insightful analysis into actual and forecast results, that feeds back into proposed management actions to enhance the business. This includes insights into emerging experience and trends, risk and portfolio dynamics.
- Support the professional development of team members for the betterment of the overall team and wider TAL group.

**Qualifications**:
You will be a Fellow of the Actuaries Institute of Australia or equivalent international body, with at least 10 years of life insurance experience and 5 years of post-qualification experience. You will have excellent communication skills across all forms, and experience in managing a team to deliver against tight timelines.

You will have technical knowledge of the valuation of Australian life insurance contracts, including the requirements of the Life Insurance Act, prudential standards, professional standards, accounting standards and guidance. You will have general knowledge of the Australian life insurance industry and its current and forward looking dynamics.

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.