FSO - New York - IAAS Intern L/H - Fall 2021

Job description

 

In our Financial Services Organization (FSO), we build a better working world by rallying together to solve the most complex challenges. We accomplish this by building trusted relationships, keeping an open mind, going all in, being bold and courageous, and taking risks worth taking. We help build a financial services industry in which financial institutions are trusted, customers’ financial goals are attainable, and the global economy is growing and secure. In today’s complex business environment, that means understanding the relationship between risk, the regulatory environment, and performance improvement, and applying our knowledge to help clients achieve their business objectives.

 

Within our FSO, the dynamic Insurance and Actuarial Services practice is a market leading service, covering all segments of the property/casualty and life/health insurance industries. Put simply our experts deliver creativeand innovative thinking to clients worldwide, supporting them in making confident financial judgements that will help them achieve their ambitions. Here, you’ll be right at the heart of that goal, learning everything you’ll need to become a trusted professional by directly supporting our current Actuaries.

 
The opportunity

Right from the start you’ll be working on multiple projects for high-profile brands – so you’ll need excellent time management skills. It’s a highly collaborative department, so you can expect support, advice and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. If you’re ready to rise to the challenge of meeting clients directly to provide meaningful business insights, with the potential for significant travel, there’s no better place to progress within the industry.

 

What to expect

We’ll look to you to support our Client Engagement teams, performing diverse range of actuarial tasks, including financial modelling, loss reserving, financial and regulatory reporting, litigation support, customer analytics, e-claims, product development and pricing analysis, rate setting and other consulting projects. The role is designed to support you in your exams, backing up your academic and analytical progress with real-world, business-oriented challenges. It’s a growing area that is seeing new applications as the digital age progresses, so there’s no limit to where, or what industries you could be supporting as you develop.

 

When you join our Insurance and Actuarial Services practice, you're a part of our Consultant Development Program. You'll be provided learning opportunities, technical competency training, and coaching to develop core consulting skills. 

Your key responsibilities
·  Developing a comprehensive understanding of popular actuarial processes and tools, all while prioritizing and creating work plans
·  Building lasting relationships at all levels while working to interpret each client’s unique terminology, objectives, and motivators
·  Keeping up to date with industry news and trends, and actively identifying risks or opportunities to improve our services
·  Continually learning and sharing your knowledge with the wider actuarial team
·  Travelling regularly, potentially internationally, to meet with clients face-to-face,

To qualify for the role you must have:
·  Progress towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in an actuary or finance related field, supported by a strong academic record
·  Progress toward a professional actuarial certification
·  A proven ability to manage time while working on multiple, often shifting, projects, and the confidence to work both collaboratively and independently under pressure
·  Excellent analytical and project management skills, along with a creative approach to overcoming challenges
·  Proficiency in the English language, including the ability to understand and persuade on complex subjects both in writing and verbally

Ideally, you’ll also have

·  Experience within a corporate environment
·  A valid US driver’s license

What we look for

We’re most interested in intellectually curious people with a clear passion for actuarial work. You’ll also need to be a great communicator, as well as flexible in the face of often rapidly changing projects.If you’re ready to contribute to live actuarial projects for some of the most recognizable brands worldwide, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off plus 12 observed holidays and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being.

Plus, we offer:
·  Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the profession
·  Opportunities to develop new skills and progress in your career
·  Gained flexibility through two-way communication and commitment with your engagement teams
·  Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the profession as well as time and financial support for actuarial certifications
·  Opportunities to develop new skills and progress in your career
·  Gained flexibility through two-way communication and commitment with your engagement teams

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy and transaction services and consulting services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

 

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

 
Make your mark. Apply today

EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.