Actuarial Graduate
KPMG New Zealand
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Auckland • New Zealand
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About the role
- Apply statistical, financial and actuarial techniques to support client engagements across life insurance, general insurance, retirement schemes and risk management.
- Perform modelling, forecasting and scenario analysis to inform strategic and financial decision making.
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of actuarial models, tools and methodologies.
- Support audit teams through actuarial reviews and valuation analysis.
- Learn how to translate complex results into meaningful insights for clients and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Advisory, Audit, Risk and Data & Analytics.
- Work within a culture that values curiosity, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Working towards (or have recently completed) a degree majoring in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Physics or Engineering or a related quantitative discipline with strong academic performance.
- Naturally curious, analytical thinker with strong problem‑solving ability.
- Comfortable working with numbers, datasets and analytical tools.
- Confident communicator who can translate technical information clearly.
- A collaborative approach with colleagues
- Embrace change, seeking opportunities for growth and improvement
- Motivated to pursue actuarial professional qualifications
Benefits
- A $2,000 sign‑on bonus to celebrate and support your first months at the firm.
- A comprehensive induction week that goes beyond introductions, supported by facilitators from KPMG to help you understand your current skill set, identify development opportunities, and build skills, capabilities, and connections with graduates from across Aotearoa.
- Opportunities to shadow and connect with divisional leaders, gaining mentorship, guidance, and insights to support your growth throughout your first year.
- Graduate‑led Lunch & Learns, giving you the chance to present to your cohort, share experiences, seek feedback, and learn from fellow graduates.
- A thriving culture where you can do Work That Matters, feel you Belong, and Thrive and Grow every step of the way.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
statistical techniquesfinancial techniquesactuarial techniquesmodellingforecastingscenario analysisactuarial modelsvaluation analysisdata analysisquantitative analysis
Soft Skills
analytical thinkerproblem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationcuriosityinnovationcontinuous improvementadaptabilitymotivationinsight translation
Certifications
actuarial professional qualifications