Ernst & Young Global Senior Manager Jobs in South Africa

Ernst & Young Global Senior Manager Jobs in South Africa


Job description

  • EY Africa’s Financial Services (FS) Risk Team has grown to over 160 individuals based in 4 locations - Johannesburg, Cape Town, Lagos and Nairobi. The team of actuarial, quants and financial services risk specialist forms an integral part of EY’s EMEIA FS Risk offering, where we collaborate extensively with our colleagues across the region to take tailored solutions and services to our clients.

  • EY Africa’s Actuarial team currently consists of over 80 individuals spread across the same four locations covering specialist areas such as

  • Actuarial valuations (IFRS, EV, SAM / S2).

  • Head of Actuarial & Statutory Actuary roles.

  • Modelling and validation.

  • IFRS 17 consulting and implementation.

  • Pricing and product development.

  • Predictive analytics.

  • Finance and Actuarial transformation.

  • Cost optimisation.

  • Risk and Capital management.

  • ESG and Investment consulting.

  • Transactions / Due Diligence consulting.

  • Audit and other assurance (Life, Short-term and Pensions).

  • It’s a rapidly growing area supported by an increased focus on risk across the industry. That makes this a great time to join a high-profile team where you’ll be surrounded by some of the most interesting and knowledgeable colleagues around. We are looking to expand the Actuarial team by investing in a Senior Manager in either of EY’s Johannesburg or Cape Town offices.

  • We are looking for highly motivated and pro-active individuals that are looking to rapidly grow their careers in an environment that is focused on growing its people and serving its clients across Africa. This will require working extensively with our colleagues from across the world in various disciplines (e.g. IT, Data, Finance, Corporate Finance, etc.) which will expose the candidate to a wide range of insights and experiences which will benefit their development and careers significantly. Both roles require leadership across clients, people and solutions, with a platform to help shape and develop the future.

    Your key responsibilities

  • We’ll look to you to take a holistic approach to the role, developing your skills and knowledge in multiple areas. You’re likely to spend most of your day working on your projects, with occasional direct meetings with clients to monitor and discuss progress.

    To qualify for the role, you must have:

  • Preferably 3-5 years post qualification experience

  • IFRS17 expertise

  • Actuarial modelling (Life and/or Short-term Insurance).

  • Financial reporting (IFRS, EV or SAM / S2).

  • Experience in Corporate and Board reporting.

  • Ability to effectively work with various stakeholders ranging from middle management to the Board, including non-actuarial stakeholders.

  • Pro-active / self-starter.

    Ideally, you’ll also have

  • The executive presence and confidence to work with senior clients.

  • A global mindset with an appreciation of how organisations must respond to new risks that the forces of globalisation bring.

    What we look for

  • More than anything, we’re interested in people with the right attitude for the job! That’s naturally entrepreneurial people that feed on the energy of a thriving global team. You’ll need a balance of technical and analytical skills, a creative approach to work and strong communication skills. Put simply, if you’ve got big ideas on how we can do better, as well as the confidence to voice them, this role is for you.

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; Ernst & Young Global Senior Manager Jobs in South Africa


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