Actuarial Analyst

We believe technology should help people perform better every day. Since our beginning in 1993, people across financial services have trusted us to take their performance to the next level. More than 10,000 businesses and 500,000 people use our software, from the world’s most iconic financial services brands to advice firms of all sizes, banks, insurers, investment managers, traders and brokers. Iress is one of Australia’s largest technology companies and employs more than 1,100 people across Australia, The United Kingdom, Africa, Canada, New Zealand and Asia.

The Actuarial Analyst is responsible for the creation and maintenance of financial planning modeling tools used by financial advisers to provide taxation, asset, retirement and cash flow calculations and projections for all entity types to their end clients through the advice process.

• Analysis, solution design, creation and maintenance of financial modeling tools and calculators

• Complete works on time and with high standards and accuracy

• Ensure work is accurate and efficient using existing or improved procedures

• Technical review and testing of team member’s development as part of peer review

• Building automated tests for the modeling tools to ensure ongoing quality

• Plan and prioritise work in accordance with product strategy and business priorities

• Robust requirements gathering from product team, clients, prospects and market research as well as documenting specifications

• Working with international stakeholders outside of regular business hour

• Any other business priorities that are being directed by your line manager

• Previous experience working as an Actuarial or Quantitative Analyst

• A minimum bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, or actuarial science

• Prior experience in Quantitative and Financial modeling

• Advanced skills of Microsoft Excel using input fields, data, projections. and macros

• Any programming language experience desirable

• Demonstrable knowledge of financial planning and the financial advice industry (Diploma in Financial Planning highly regarded)

• Affinity for computer based work and PC skills and demonstrable capability in financial modeling (experience with SAS, SQL, R Language, Python, and C software and systems is desirable)

• Strong problem solving ability

• A genuine interest in the financial advice industry and software

• Self-motivated and enjoy working in a team environment

• Comfortable working in a high-pressure environment

• 8 additional paid days per year to extend your weekends

• Hybrid working

• Generous cash bonus for every successful referral

• Starting school leave - 8.5 days of leave to assist your children with the transition to school

• Up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary carers (up to 4 weeks for secondary carers), and the ability to work part-time when returning to work

• 3 days’ paid leave per year to participate in charity initiatives

• Discounted health insurance premiums

• Access to learning and development programs through LinkedIn Learning

Iress is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture. We strongly believe that diversity is what makes our teams and our products succeed. Our people have different experiences, skills, perspectives and beliefs and everyone’s uniqueness is valued and celebrated.

Our hiring decisions are never based on sexual orientation, race, gender identity, religion, disability, citizenship, marital or family status and age. Even if you feel you don’t meet all of the requirements of the role, we would still like to hear from you!

We’re also proud to be globally recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer that promotes and supports all women in the workplace.

For more information about what we do, our people and values, please visit our website - https://www.iress.com/join-us/careers/

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