Actuarial Data Specialist

• Join us in shaping the future of the insurance industry, driven by innovation and a 150-year legacy of protecting people 
• Gain industry recognition through exclusive certifications and hands-on learning experiences that shape your career trajectory 
• Work alongside diverse, passionate colleagues and leaders who inspire, support, and value your contributions. 

Your work at TAL will have a direct impact on the lives of over 5 million Australians, often during their most challenging times. Alongside our partners, you’ll contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference.  

We’re committed to being proactive and accountable, enhancing how we work and collaborate to get things done. Our values – respect, commitment, and resourcefulness – guide us as we deliver on our purpose, working with governments, industry colleagues, and partners to make a lasting impact.  

We also do what’s right by giving back. Through volunteering, championing equity, health, and sustainability, we actively support our community. 

The Actuarial Data Specialist, a qualified or near-qualified actuary, acts as the actuarial expert within the Finance Information Model and Data Acquisition team. This role combines actuarial knowledge with strong business analysis skills to translate actuarial requirements into technical solutions, creating data solutions that meet business needs and align with the Finance Data Strategy.

In This Role You Will

• Convert actuarial business requirements for policy, claims, reinsurance, and finance data into technical specifications to support data acquisition.

• Evaluate requirements and recommend practical data solutions that meet actuarial objectives while aligning with technical constraints.

• Keep data dictionaries, entity specifications, and requirements documentation up to date for system implementations.

• Serve as the main point of contact between actuarial teams and the Finance Information Model and Data Acquisition team, facilitating requirements discussions.

• Identify opportunities to automate and improve data-related processes and coordinate their implementation with technical teams.

• 3+ years of actuarial experience.

• At least 1 year of experience in actuarial system implementation or data analysis.

• Experience with actuarial modeling systems such as Prophet, MoSes, or equivalent.

• Proficiency in programming languages including R, SAS, Python, or VBA.

• Strong communication skills, capable of clearly conveying actuarial concepts to non-actuarial stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or a related field.

• Actuarial designation achieved or near completion (e.g., ASA/FSA, ACAS/FCAS, or equivalent).

TAL is one of Australia’s leading life insurers, committed to inclusion, and supporting the career growth of our diverse workforce. We’re proud to be:  

• An Inclusive Employer – Recognised as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency and Bronze Tier Status within the Australian Workplace Equality Index  

• Diversity Champions – Member of Diversity Council Australia, Australian Disability Network, Pride in Diversity and Champions of Change  

• Reconciliation Advocates – Read our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan. 

• We welcome applications from people with diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, caregivers, individuals living with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.  

• Need adjustments during the recruitment process? Let our team know by getting in touch with us here.—we’re here to support you. 

You’re always accountable for your actions. You never give up. You strive to find the best outcomes for customers and partners. And you value working together to find the best solutions for problems.   

As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your eligibility for a role at TAL including Criminal History, Bankruptcy, Entitlement to Work, Regulatory and Reference Checks.

Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone’s responsibility.

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