Actuarial Consultant Manager - IFRS, ERM & M&A Advisory
About the job
This is a rare opportunity to join a leading global consulting firm as an Actuarial Consultant (Manager level or above), supporting major life insurance, non-life insurance, and pension clients in Japan.
Through advanced actuarial modelling and risk analytics, you will directly influence executive-level decision-making and contribute to high-impact transformation projects. You will gain exposure to both audit and advisory work, including IFRS implementation, ERM, ALM, economic value assessment, embedded value evaluation, and M&A due diligence.
This position offers a highly marketable career path combining deep actuarial expertise with strategic management consulting.
Key Responsibilities
- Support insurance and pension clients by solving management challenges through actuarial modelling, accounting, and risk analysis.
- Conduct actuarial audit and review work related to insurance liabilities, reserves, and technical provisions.
- Support the enhancement and implementation of advanced frameworks such as ERM, ALM, and internal models.
- Provide advisory services on IFRS, economic value-based solvency assessment, and embedded value (EV) evaluation.
- Support M&A and cross-border transactions through due diligence and valuation analysis.
- Deliver strategic recommendations using pricing, profitability analysis, and data analytics.
- Collaborate with global experts to introduce best practices and share knowledge across international teams.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- Experience in actuarial, financial reporting, or product-related work at an insurance company, audit firm, or actuarial consulting firm.
- Expertise in one or more of the following: actuarial science, probability/statistics, financial engineering, or financial modelling.
- Practical experience in risk management, ALM, or financial planning functions.
- Proven experience building models and using data analytics to translate insights into business recommendations.
- Experience driving projects or leading teams in a consulting or corporate environment.
Soft Skills:
- Ability to explain complex actuarial concepts clearly from a business and management perspective.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build trust with senior client stakeholders.
- Logical and structured thinking to identify root causes and deliver actionable solutions.
- Strong teamwork skills to collaborate with diverse experts and cross-functional teams.
- High motivation to learn and proactively take on new challenges in a fast-evolving environment.
Language Requirements:
- Japanese: Native level
- English: Intermediate to Business level
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Membership in the Institute of Actuaries of Japan (Associate or Fellow), or pension actuary certification.
- Practical experience with IFRS, ERM, internal models, or embedded value (EV) assessment.
- Experience supporting M&A and cross-border projects.
- Advanced modelling and analytics skills using Python or R.
- Strong business-level English communication ability.
About the Company
Our client is a well-established global consulting firm specializing in advisory and audit services for major financial institutions.
With strong expertise in the life insurance, non-life insurance, and pension sectors, the firm supports clients in management transformation, international regulatory alignment, and enterprise-level risk management.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Work beyond technical actuarial tasks and contribute directly to executive-level decision-making.
- Build a highly valuable career combining both audit and advisory experience.
- Collaborate with global experts and gain exposure to cutting-edge international best practices.
- Remote-focused hybrid working style, enabling strong work-life balance.
- Supportive working culture with progressive policies such as parental leave.
- Highly competitive compensation package in the ¥17M-¥20M range.
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