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Planning & Actuarial Services
About us
Planning and Actuarial Services is part of Finance Australia which provides the support for the ongoing financial well-being of NAB in the Australian region. We have a team of over 20 actuarial students and qualified actuaries located here and around another 30 actuarial professionals working elsewhere in the organisation.
So what does Finance Australia actually do?
The type of work the people in Finance Australia do is varied and covers a broad range of disciplines. From fundamental accounting to benefits realisation, there are many different facets. Some examples include:
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Management and financial reporting and analysis
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Providing strategic financial advice to our internal customers
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Determining what we buy, from whom we buy it and how we manage our supplier relationships
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Overseeing the financial success of projects that have been implemented
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Business planning and forecasting
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Making sure we pay the right amount of tax
And that's not even scratching the surface!
Number of graduates we will recruit for 2007
We will be recruiting 3 actuarial graduates to commence with NAB in January 2007.
Who we look for
We are looking for graduates who are keen to complete their qualification as an actuary and are enthusiastic and eager to learn. Candidates should have a proven track record of achievement and the ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. Strong initiative, flexibility to adapt to a changing environment and experience as a team player are also highly regarded. Other qualities we look for include:
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Strong written and oral communication skills
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Alignment with our organisation's values
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An excellent academic record
Disciplines we recruit from
We recruit actuarial graduates who are completing or have recently completed an actuarial degree.
Why you should choose us
There are so many reasons to choose us! Actuarial graduates will be exposed to a broad range of actuarial functions with a great support network from both other actuarial students and more experienced actuaries within the business. In addition actuarial graduates participate in the main Graduate Program with multiple learning and development opportunities, networking with other graduates from various disciplines, access to a mentor, social functions and much more.
This is an exciting time in our business as we have recently reorganised ourselves to help customers fulfil their aspirations. With over 20 actuaries in Finance Australia and another 30 across other business areas our roles are extremely varied and open a wide range of possible options as your career develops.
Here is what one of our recent graduates had to say....
Jack Chui: "Working at the National within MLC as an actuarial graduate gave me a fantastic opportunity to work with actuaries after completing my Actuarial degree from Macquarie at the end of 2003. Responsibility comes early on with many opportunities to be involved with decision-making. I have worked in the life insurance area which has proven to be both intriguing and challenging.
The graduate program has been great allowing me to participate in workshops developing skills such as presentation, teamwork and project management. Study assistance is generous for students working to complete their actuarial exams and there is support and help from qualified actuaries.
Working at the National is most enjoyable, with plenty of socials with the other graduates and teams. The people that work at the National are always open and friendly which creates a lively atmosphere at work. The opportunities here are extensive with a range of possible areas for me to consider for the future."
What you can expect
You can expect to be based in either Planning and Actuarial Services or the Product and Solutions team which are our main actuarial areas. Actuarial graduates usually remain in a role for the two-year graduate program and participate in the activities associated with the structured Graduate Program with graduates from other disciplines. This usually includes workgroups covering presenting, team building and many social events as well as access to a senior mentor within the organisation. You should gain hands-on experience in a range of actuarial work and have access to an excellent study support package.
Where our graduate roles are located
Actuarial roles are located in Sydney.
What happens after our graduate program
After completion of the program, actuarial graduates can remain in their current role or consider other opportunities within the organisation.
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