KPMG
Who are we?
KPMG is one of the world’s most respected and trusted professional services firms. We offer rewarding careers for outstanding professionals in our open and friendly culture. The actuarial consulting division of KPMG has over 130 staff working in life and general insurance, superannuation and data analytics as well as finance, funds management, credit and market risk management. Our clients include the leading insurers and financial services companies working in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific region. The unprecedented level of change sweeping the Financial Services industry continues to drive growth in our actuarial team. It is providing our staff in both our Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra offices with opportunities to work with our clients on engagements that will change the Financial Services industry in this region.
Office Locations
Sydney
Melbourne
Canberra
Areas of Practice
Consulting
General Insurance
Life Insurance
Superannuation
Data Analytics
Why work for us?
You will receive a wide range of career benefits and many challenging professional experiences. You will work on a wide variety of projects across a broad cross-section of the Asia-Pacific market. You will enjoy working in a flat management structure and project-based environment, where you quickly assume responsibility and take a front-line role in client projects. You will be involved in whole projects, not just tasks, and have the opportunity to gain a broad understanding of actuarial and wider business issues. Over time the right person can be expected to be involved in a range of life insurance, general insurance, data analytics and finance consulting. If you are looking for a fulfilling actuarial career that offers a variety of challenging work, with a company that rewards you for your contribution to the team, then this is the place for you!
Employee Benefits
Variety of work: There is a very wide range of both traditional and non-traditional work that you will get opportunities to be involved in, across a broad cross-section of the Asia-Pacific region.
Generous study support: We provide generous study leave and support, full payment of Actuaries Institute membership fees, exemption fees and exam costs, subject to satisfactory progression. You will be assigned course mentors for each course you take, to give you advice and answer your questions. We also have higher actuarial pass rates compared to the industry!
Travel opportunities: This includes opportunities to travel domestically and internationally for client work or secondment opportunities.
Training: We provide on-the-job training, including software learning and training, paper writing and conference opportunities.
Great team culture: We have a vibrant team culture and provide a supportive and flexible work environment that brings out the best in our people. We also have regular social activities for the team to get together, relax and celebrate each other.
Programs
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We offer two different programs for graduates and students – KPMG Graduate Program and KPMG Vacation Program. Our Vacation Program is a 4-8 week program offered to both undergraduates and postgraduates in the penultimate year of their degree.
Skill Requirements:
The ideal candidate has a strong academic record, the desire to develop into a consultant, the maturity and self-confidence to take on a client facing role, and wants to actively contribute to our team.
Attributes that we look for include:
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Initiative and self-motivation
An outgoing personality
Ability to assume responsibility
Eager to learn
Ability to pick up new concepts quickly
Sound analytical and logical skills \An interest in software / analytics-focused solutions
Positive client service ethic
Applications Open:
December, March
When to apply?
Penultimate year
International student hiring policy:
We welcome international students to apply for both graduate and internship programs.
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The KPMG Graduate Program is a 12-month development program that supports the building of key capabilities and role-specific learning, available for students in their final year of studies or recent graduates.
Skill Requirements:
The ideal candidate has a strong academic record, the desire to develop into a consultant, the maturity and self-confidence to take on a client facing role, and wants to actively contribute to our team.
Attributes that we look for include:
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Initiative and self-motivation
An outgoing personality
Ability to assume responsibility
Eager to learn
Ability to pick up new concepts quickly
Sound analytical and logical skills
An interest in software / analytics-focused solutions
Positive client service ethic
Applications Open:
December, March
When to apply?
Final Year
International student hiring policy:
We welcome international students to apply for both graduate and internship programs.