Senior Manager – Financial Institution Services Team at Deloitte Consulting

Job Description

Main purpose of the job

• 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.