SKL Newsletter  March 2016
In This Issue
Listening Skills
Salary Survey
Hot Jobs
 
SKL is proud to be sponsoring t he Financial Services Forum and we look forward to seeing you there. 

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Seven Tips to Keep your Career Moving

Jenny Lyon, along with other actuaries, provides some career tips. To read click here  
Listening Skills 
  
Listening is a key attribute on which many of our clients place high importance.



There are many aspects to effective communication and one which is often overlooked is the importance of listening. We are often so keen to get our message across or to impart knowledge to others that we forget to listen to their needs, experience and point of view. 

This can be particularly the case when interacting with someone more senior and instead of listening we are planning what clever comment we might make. It is easy to get too many steps ahead, and then realise you have been asked a question - but you're not quite sure what it is. Listening actively shows respect for the person and their views. 
For further reading on Active Listening Click Here 


Salary Survey
The 2015 survey was completed in October 2015. The results are based on data collected via a web link over a period of around 4 weeks in September 2015. Complete responses were received from around 530 individuals with 438 being based in Australia. The results are shown for Australian based actuaries only as the overseas responses covered a range of companies and levels, and were insufficient for meaningful illustration. 

Remuneration is based on a wide range of factors, in particular skills, responsibility and performances as well as qualification and experience. We are always happy to discuss your salary and the market so if you would like to benchmark yourself or receive a copy of the survey report please give us a call or email us on info@sklactuarial.com.au and someone will get back to you. 

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The Year Ahead
With volatile investment markets at the start of the year, uncertainty globally - China, Europe, US elections, our own federal election, potential for tax reform, the ongoing superannuation debate and further comment from APRA on the role of the Appointed Actuary we   anticipate an interesting year ahead.
On the recruitment front we are seeing demand for  actuaries with life insurance pricing experience, for  strong  communication and influencing skills, for adaptability and the desire to  broaden their horizons within a consulting environment.  The future for actuaries to work in the analytics space is also developing.
To discuss the market or your career please contact us at any time.  
Hot Jobs 
15256 Senior & Appointed Actuary (Life Insurance), Sydney 
A senior role in a major financial services player.  You will have leadership and stakeholder management skills as well as the ability to contribute to strategic developments. In addition to local candidates, our client is keen to consider actuaries seeking to return to Australia or who have a strong desire to relocate here.  For more Information 
please contact John Killick on John@sklactuarial.com.au

16269 Corporate Actuary, Reinsurance, Sydney
Responsibility for the projection, reserving and quarterly earning analysis across Aus/NZ  for US GAAP.  Group and individual products covering risk, mortality and trauma. You will be an FIAA or equivalent with at least 10 years experience in pricing or valuation of reinsurance or primary insurance. Ideally you will ave had good exposure to US GAAP and the ability to drive processes and leverage these to bring insights to the business. 
   
15257 Senior Analyst, Sydney
Joining the actuarial team which works closely with the Chief Actuary you will be providing insight to the business from the insurance valuations, analysis of profit and experience investigations. In addition you will work with the Data Insights and analytics team and help with the production of the financial condition report. You will be part way through your Part III exams and have some experience in life insurance. 

16266 Actuarial Analyst, General Insurance, Sydney
In this role you will support the Appointed Actuary in relation to the valuation and statutory reporting for the general insurance business. Our client is a major player in the Australian market and you will get high level exposure across the whole general insurance business. You will have some work experience and be making progress with the actuarial exams. Experience with SAS would be highly beneficial. 
For more Information please contact Jas Singh on Jas@sklactuarial.com.au
For access to more jobs please visit : Actuarial Jobs
or contact us on info@sklactuarial.com.au