Technology Consulting – SAS Technical Consultant, Senior Associate (Financial Services)

Job description

Whole industries have been disrupted and transformed in recent years by digital technology. As an IT advisory professional, you’ll help businesses realise the value they can gain from their IT investments — supporting strategy and being a key growth driver. As part of a high-performing team, you’ll deliver exceptional client service — providing advice on how technology enablement, digital transformation and enterprise intelligence contribute to performance improvement, as well as how IT can act as multiplying effect during major program transformations.

As organisations look to leverage the advantage IT offers, we’ll work with you to develop the consultancy and analytical skills that you’ll need in today’s environment. Working on projects that cross borders and sectors, the experiences you gain here will be more valuable than anywhere else. So whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

The opportunity 

 

EY is looking for Senior Associate for Technology Consulting in the execution of client’s assignments. 

 

Your key responsibilities: 

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Working closely with the solution team in solution implementation activities, including requirements assessment, development, configuration and maintenance of the IFRS17 solutions  

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Participate in solution design workshops for the IFRS17 implementation and advice on best practices for designing complex and multi-solution architectures.  

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Leverage technology to continually learn, improve service delivery and maintain our leading edge best practices 

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Understand, communicate and assess major risks and issues that may potentially occur during the IFRS17 implementation 

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Support solution vendor on the end-to-end system and User Acceptance Testing preparation and execution 

Skills and attributes for success 

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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills  

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Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others  

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Advanced written and verbal communication skills 

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Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical and able to work under pressure  

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Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment 

  

 

To qualify for the role, you must have 

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Bachelor Degree with at least 2 years’ working experience in the insurance/reinsurance industry 

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Good understanding of actuarial / finance processes and methods 

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Proficiency in Base SAS, SAS Macro programming and querying large data using SQL 

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Proficiency in configuring SAS products – SAS Data Integration (DI), SAS Infrastructure for Risk management (IRM), SAS Risk and Finance Workbench (RFW) and SAS Visual Analytics (VA) 

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Candidate with background in working on IFRS17, IFRS9 or other regulatory reporting would be an added advantage 

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Good communications skills and evident working with people and teams from different ethnic backgrounds 

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Good presentation skills and proficiency in the use of PowerPoint, Word and Excel 

Ideally, you’ll also have 

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SAS certification such as SAS Foundation Tools certification 

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Involved in full cycle of system implementation projects 

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Have working exposure in insurance industry at least for a year 

What we look for 

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you will be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you are ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities, and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you. 

 

What working at EY offers 

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience, where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements (FWA), as needed, guided by our FWA Policy. Plus, we offer: 

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Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. 

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Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. 

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Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. 

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Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. 

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

 

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.  

 

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