Manager: FRM Actuarial – KPMG South Africa Location: Johannesburg Metropolitan Area Application: 2 days ago to apply (first 25 applicants) Role Description Division: FRM Advisory Reports To: Senior Manager / Associate Director / Partner Role Purpose: The manager may manage one or more client engagements or components of large scale engagements, as well as individually contributing quality work on the engagement. Provides technical knowledge, direction and training to people, coordinates engagement management and effectively utilises resources as appropriate. Manages engagements to consistently achieve specific revenue and profit objectives and deliver designated engagement realisation. Day‑to‑day management of team on engagements, including coaching and providing constructive feedback, using Performance Development. Increases focus on business development, building on networks across the practice and people development activities. Responsibilities Manage client portfolio, typical amount for service line as defined in service line summary. Manage and execute multiple client engagements or components of large‑scale engagements to deliver high quality services on time and within budgeted realisation. Clearly communicate expectations with regards to work and timelines to team members. Provide initial justification on the start‑up of an engagement and continue to define deliverables, objectives, constraints and assumptions throughout the life cycle of all engagement activities. Identify and manage change related risks, articulate the role of behavioural change management in the execution of an engagement and how it connects to other People and Change activities. Understand the commercial and contractual aspects of an engagement including managing fee‑proposals, overruns and work above budget. Demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement in the delivery of quality services to clients, providing value‑add and well‑thought‑out solutions to client’s problems. Demonstrate tolerance for ambiguity and flex delivery style to meet various needs. Effectively manage and maintain expected utilisation and productivity target for self and people members on engagements as appropriate. Apply innovative and creative techniques in suggesting and implementing process improvements on client engagements. Manage and maintain engagement budgets, demonstrating effective cost control and expense management by delivering the project on budget, assisting managers in billing and collections. Take ownership for decision making on fee estimates, realisation, resource mix and skill requirements for the client’s engagement. Deliver fully integrated and exceptional solutions and make decisions to best meet client needs; collaborating as required. Provide compelling and well thought‑out solutions to problems of moderate complexity. Proactively monitor engagement lock‑up. Meet firm deadlines during the performance management cycles for self and people, inclusive of goal setting, engagement reviews, interim and annual appraisals, where applicable completing Performance Development responsibilities. Ensure self and team meets risk management requirements. Ensure CPD is up to date. Objectively evaluate significant judgments and clearly document conclusions reached – consulting with senior colleagues where appropriate. Apply sound judgment when faced with difficult decisions. Consider both client needs and financial implications when making difficult decisions. Be able to provide self‑assured responses in a credible manner. Negotiate effectively by emphasizing the benefits of a suggested approach. Proactively avoid personal independence breaches. Apply the KPMG Business Development Framework and demonstrate the business development actions required. Develop strong client relationships with clients and proactively broaden and deepen client relationships. Develop an understanding of client needs and markets across the globe. Understands the potential implications of an existing problem for the future. Starting to specialise in a sector and possess a developing level of knowledge in the industry by staying aware of market and competitor trends. Remain current on competitor trends with relevant Line of Business contacts in other parts of Advisory and the wider firm to share ideas and knowledge on specific clients and targets. Use knowledge of KPMG’s broad service offerings to identify new opportunities and cross‑sell. Contribute to the development of a compelling, differentiated value proposition in opportunity pursuit. Prepare business development material, including proposals, case studies and other sector specific information. Display blue behaviours personally and encourage these in others to contribute to the culture journey within KPMG. Constructively challenge and provide timely feedback to others where behaviour is not in line with The Firm’s cultural aspiration. Acts with integrity and according to KPMG’s values. Provide direction to, and have managerial responsibility for engagement teams which involves effective delegation of responsibilities to appropriate levels, helping everyone understand how their job fits in. Give others the opportunity to take on new tasks and responsibilities, encouraging the team members to get the most out of their on‑the‑job development opportunities. Maintain a positive work environment by being accessible, involved and interested in people, providing learning opportunities and developing people. Motivate others to achieve targets and spot new business opportunities. Provide timely and meaningful face‑to‑face and written feedback that helps people build on strengths and formulate plans to address career development needs. Contribute to the learning of others through sharing knowledge and skills as part of formal and informal learning activities. Recognize the importance of continuous self‑development and actively take ownership and responsibility for their own professional development. Actively identify and manage ethical dilemmas with support from senior colleagues. Listen to viewpoints of others and address concerns. Demonstrate perseverance to face setbacks. Clearly articulate to others the importance of high quality work within a regulatory environment. Proactively call out bad behaviour. Demonstrate a knowledge‑sharing mindset and build a constructive culture by proactively sharing what they know with KPMG people, teams and functions. Build good relations across KPMG. Contribute to the development and publication of case studies, proposals, deliverables or other valuable engagement knowledge. Enable knowledge capture and sharing of insights through contributing to knowledge repositories. Facilitate the exchange of ideas and application of leading practices across the division and firm. Share information about key learnings, successes and best practices through communities of practice and contributing to the knowledge resources of KPMG. Encourage others to contribute to the firm’s knowledge resources and knowledge repositories. Be up to date with business and current affairs by reading widely to gain insights into client industries and markets and apply this knowledge in working practices. Demonstrate deep expertise in area of specialism. Demonstrate expertise in at least one business area and experience in other business areas. Proactively develop internal and external networks, including peers in other organisations, KPMG Alumni, global contacts, social contacts and existing clients. Demonstrate an understanding that creativity can improve competitive advantage. Responsible for managing and maintaining the engagement budget. As directed, take ownership for decision making on fee estimation. Responsible for teams: Team members / senior team members. May be performance manager to staff below manager. As directed, take ownership for decision making on fee estimates, realisation, resource mix and skill requirements for the clients’ engagement. Manage engagements, giving direction to engagement teams with delegating responsibilities and work plans. Starting to specialise in a sector or LOB. Able to provide initial justification on the start‑up of an engagement and continue to define deliverables. Minimum Qualifications Relevant Actuarial Degree Relevant certifications (service line specific) Experience Postgraduate qualifications desirable 5 years+ of Actuarial experience Prior relevant, external experience within a competitor or industry firm Consulting experience (preferable) People Management Experience Senior Level Information Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Finance and Sales Business Consulting and Services Location: Johannesburg Metropolitan Area Referral notice: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at KPMG South Africa by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr