Job Description

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
The Opportunity EY’s Technology Consulting professionals bring a wealth of experience in working with major financial institutions to align their technology delivery capabilities to their business’ strategic objectives. We assemble the right multi-disciplinary teams, use consistent and proven global methodologies and tools, and draw on the full breadth of EY’s global network, to deliver value and trusted advice to the clients.
With the recent introduction of the IFRS 17 accounting standards, EY is looking for individuals who are able to perform and lead as a Solutions Lead across the client’s data, systems & process landscape to review & advise on refinement of user requirements, lead the architecting of functional designs & solutions to support IFRS 17 project deliverables and advise the technical developer teams on refining their technical designs
Responsibilities, Qualifications, Certifications Your Key Responsibilities As markets rapidly change and develop, finance functions must demonstrate real added value to their business.
As the Solution Lead, you’ll use your experience and knowledge to help deliver greater insight – delivering functional efficiencies as well as transforming the role of finance in our clients’ businesses.
You’ll be developing innovative, sustainable solutions to meet the business objectives across their processes and systems as well as enjoy working alongside other finance professionals in high-performing teams.
You will be able to bring complex solutions to life; from ideation to bringing designs to life visually and finally being able to bring the clients and teams on a clear journey through your thought processes.
Further to above, as the solution lead, you will be required to perform the following:

• Review & feedback on the business requirements developed by the client to ensure clarity and understanding across the implementation team
• Lead the formulation and solutioning of the functional designs to support the IFRS 17 solution. This will require coordination with actuarial, finance and IT teams.
• Lead and / or participate in solutioning discussions to drive client decision making as well as leveraging SMEs and other workstreams to ensure decisions are grounded on justified studies and best practices.
• You will be required to understand, communicate and assess major risks and issues that may potentially occur during the systems implementation.
• Perform stakeholder management so that the necessary information is made aware for stakeholder decision.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• A strong understanding of the Insurance (either Life or Non-Life) and Reinsurance industry and / or robust experience with IFRS 17 implementation projects
• A good understanding of architecting database solutions at a functional level (i.e. relational data bases with structured data)
• Some experience working with data bases & ETL tools (e.g. SQL, Python, SSIS, AWS Glue etc.)
• Strong communications skills and able to adapt communication styles to suit the target audience (e.g. senior C-level stakeholders vs working teams)
• Leverage technology to continually learn, improve service delivery and maintain our leading edge best practices
• Strong presentation skills and proficiency in the use of PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Ability to direct high-performing teams across the organization through strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills.

To Qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor or Master Degree with a minimum of 8 years’ working experience,
• Strong business acumen within the financial services sector, with experience in the following discipline:
  • Have hands-on experience in both design and implementation with the ability to articulate best practices and drive workshops.
  • Extensive experience working as part of a Solutions or Business Analyst team within the insurance industry with basic knowledge in finance reporting and actuarial valuation processes.
• Proven capabilities in delivering finance transformation projects and programs (related IFRS 17 programs would be a clear advantage).
• Ability to establish personal credibility quickly and deliver high quality deliverables.
• Demonstrated key subject matter expert with the ability to develop thought leadership and deliver solutions for clients.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Have worked in a consulting role in a leading consultancy firm or in a lead role within a solutions / business analyst team in financial services firm for at least 3 years.
• Experience of working within ASEAN
• Strong stakeholder management skills in understanding strategic direction and being able to convert into cohesive change management strategy and plans
• Ability to develop client opportunities and identify market growth opportunities
• Ability to support the business development cycle

What we look for Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization
What we offer

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
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