Senior Consultant- Actuarial

Senior Consultant, Actuarial

Division: FRM Actuarial

Reports To

Manager/Associate Director/Partner

Role Purpose

This role takes direction from the Manager, Associate Director or Director in execution of activities on engagements. Provides input and contributes to the planning and delivery of engagements, including contributing to decisions on work plans, timelines, project management, resource allocation and career development of Consultants/Analysts. Assumes responsibility on engagements below management and supervises less experienced team members on the engagements. Directs and reviews the work outputs and assists with training as necessary. Increases focus on building technical knowledge within and across service lines.
*To take responsibility for the management of internal service delivery/ projects whilst maintaining and developing relationships across KPMG.*
Performance

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*Takes responsibility for delivering high quality work on time, with regards to own work and that of others.
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Responds positively to demanding and stretching tasks and bounces back quickly from setbacks.
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Pro-actively supports engagement leader by providing evidence to support significant judgements and the documentation of conclusions reached.
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Presents well thought through solutions internally and externally.*
— Prioritizes multiple tasks appropriately by using effective time management skills.

— Begins to take responsibility for overall engagement planning and job administration; maintains engagement project management tools as directed by management.

— Keeps management informed on progress of engagement and client relationship issues needing attention.

— Monitors the fulfilment of the engagement plan, raising any planning deviations to higher levels so the engagement manager is aware of any impact on realisation of the project or the need of overrun negotiations with the client.

— Understands and applies the KPMG engagement methodology and is able to contribute to the engagement project management, expanding experience of project management with report writing and developing presentation skills.

— Begins to take responsibility for managing the engagement budget effectively and efficiently, and assists managers in billings and collections.

— Identifies ways to analyse information quickly and efficiently, using innovative and creative solutions to solve problems,
*ensuring all relevant issues are considered.*
— Allocates work ensuring effective utilisation of individuals, schedules activities and supervises quality, quantity and timelines of end results.

— May begin to act as a manager on small engagements.

— Completes performance management (goal setting, engagement reviews and interim/annual appraisal evaluations for self) within KPMG deadlines, providing timely and meaningful feedback to team members, if applicable.

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*Challenges assumptions and validates information.
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Proactively seeks to avoid independence breeches.*
Clients and business development

— Applies the KPMG Business Development Framework and, where appropriate, provides assistance to senior management with business development activities.

— Develops strong relationships with the client and maintains these relationships after engagements are completed.

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*Shows personal commitment to understanding and meeting customer needs.
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Builds a deep understanding of clients' business areas.
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Proactive in driving new and creative ideas to improve efficiency.
— Identifies possible business opportunities that can add value for the client, shares them with senior members of the team
and drives them forward.*
— Participates in marketing and communication activities organised in service line and service group.

— Supports proposal efforts as needed including research and review of presentation.

— Assists engagement manager in preparing fee proposals.

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*Seeks to improve engagement performance on an ongoing basis.*
Work Culture (People)

— Actively demonstrates blue behaviours and makes positive contributions to building and enhancing The Firms' culture and encouraging junior people to do the same.

— May supervise several staff members on large engagements, prioritising and delegating workload for self and team members.

— Takes ownership of their own personal development and seeks out opportunities for formal and informal learning and development for team members.

— Provides input in team members' performance assessment both on client engagements and the annual appraisal process.

— Takes responsibility and accountability for the work and performance of others, recognising efforts and contributions made by other team members.

— Proactively assists new hires in acclimatising to the service line and service group.

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*Provides timely and constructive feedback to others.
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Actively engages with others to address their concerns.
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Demonstrate curiosity and open mindedness to new ideas and approaches.
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Takes time to learn about other people and their experiences to apply this learning.
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Anticipates when others need help and offers support.
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Encourages and supports others to participate in learning and professional development activities.
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Acts with Integrity and upholds KPMG's values.
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Pro-actively calls out bad behaviour.
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Supports colleagues appropriately where ethical dilemmas are identified -and draws any identified to the attention of senior colleagues.*
Knowledge

— Demonstrates a knowledge-sharing mind-set and builds a constructive culture by proactively sharing what they know with other KPMG people, teams and functions.

— Uses KPMG knowledge systems and repositories, and develops the firm's knowledge resources by contributing insights and learnings gained through client engagements.

— Learns about the latest trends in KPMG's market, including competitor activity, and applies this knowledge when working on sales activities and client delivery.

— Shows awareness of the broad range of KPMG service offerings by sharing and applying knowledge of KPMG services and processes.

— Participates in internal and external professional activities for developing relationships and networks.

— Actively develops a broad range of internal relationships with other service groups and divisions.

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*Develops a broad range of technical skills.*
People Management

Responsible For
— Supervision of less experienced team members on engagements.

— Gives input in team members' performance assessment both on client engagements and the annual appraisal process.

Decision Making and Advice

Decision Making Without Seeking Approval
— Directs and reviews work output form less experienced team members on engagements.

Advice And Recommendations This Role Contributes To
— Contributes to decisions on work plans, timelines, project management, resource allocation and career development of Consultants.

— Keeps management informed on progress of engagement and client relationship issues needing attention.

Relationships

Internally
— Team members (may be a mentor for junior team members)

— Shared Services – e.g. Advisory L&D, PPC, ITS, Advisory Risk Management

— Performance Development Manager

Externally

— Client team members

— Networking across other professional bodies & associations

Skill, Knowledge, Experience

Minimum Qualifications
— Relevant Actuarial University Degree

Experience
— Min 2 years plus of Actuarial experience preferably within a professional services firm or from industry

— Prior relevant external experience within a professional services firm or industry