Actuarial Life- Manager

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Working Mother Magazine, Diversity Inc. and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.

KPMG is currently seeking an Actuarial Life-Audit Assist Manager/Director to join our Audit practice.

• Direct and manage staff level personnel and collaborate with peers in the execution of advisory projects for life insurers and reinsurers
• Lead, delegate and develop staff level actuaries on the specialist scope of life insurance audits
• Provide quality and insightful client service to life insurers transforming their business and adopting new accounting standards
• Collaborate with non-actuarial professionals aiding in merger and acquisition related projects including valuation, due diligence, and actuarial value calculations
• Deliver business-results oriented analysis of technical data and perform reserve and/or other valuation-based services
• Develop, monitor, and manage project timelines and support budget analysis; help shape the delivery of services and solutions

Additional Responsibilities for Director:

• Lead actuarial business development efforts for primary target clients and provide leadership on identified business development efforts
• Participate in development of thought leadership, marketing, and branding collateral
• Assist with project planning, development of deliverables, and other technical writing exercises

• Minimum five years of recent actuarial work experience including knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS 17, and statutory valuation methodologies
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university with a strong academic background in actuarial science, applied statistics, financial analysis, insurance, and mathematics
• Certification as a Fellow in the Society of Actuaries
• Ability to work on multiple projects and/or with multiple supervisors and be able to prioritize work without intensive direction from supervisors
• Strong understanding of Life Insurance products
• Travel may be up to 40-60% as required by client demands
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

Additional Qualifications for Director:

• Minimum eight years of recent actuarial work experience including knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS 17, and statutory valuation methodologies; minimum two years of consulting experience; active member of the American Academy of Actuaries is strongly preferred
• Strong business development skills and industry presence; exceptional working relationships with a book of insurance clients is desired
• Intimate familiarity with US and/or international accounting bases including US GAAP Targeted Improvements and IFRS17

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding KPMG's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.