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Actuary (m/f/d)

Actuaries assess and manage risks

Actuaries can do the math. As experienced experts, they apply mathematical and statistical methods in compliance with the economic and legal framework. They help companies to assess and manage risks in an actuarially and financially sound manner and to deal with them in a calculated manner. The know-how of actuaries is in particular demand in the insurance industry, but also in other companies, public authorities, courts and for supervisory purposes. The profession can be practiced on a permanent or self-employed basis.

Actuaries work in a very broad spectrum of industries, in which suitable applicants and companies first have to find each other. From an analytical point of view, it is advisable to work with Hays in this process. With us as an experienced personnel service provider with an excellent industry network, the probability of a successful placement is very high.

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What are the tasks and responsibilities of actuaries?

Actuaries have a broad range of tasks, e.g. risk assessment for insurance companies. They calculate the best possible design of tariffs and determine which risks can be expected for different policyholders. Besides, they evaluate uncertain future obligations of the company and work out optimal care or financing plans. Thus, they are often employed as specialists in the finance departments of companies. However, most job opportunities arise in the insurance sector – be it in the field of life insurance, pension insurance or any other type of insurance.

✔ Assessing and managing financial risks.
✔ Conduct value-based risk management
✔ Develop risk models
✔ Valuing benefit obligations
✔ Design new insurance tariffs
✔ Advise on insurance asset management
✔ Apply statistical methods
✔ Identify internal and external data sources
✔ Merge and assess data
✔ Program data analysis software

What hard skills and soft skills should actuaries have?

The experts use a wide variety of methods of scientific actuarial science. In addition, actuaries have a strong technical knowledge of the insurance industry and legal principles. In addition, there are social competencies and other skills that are advantageous in this profession.

Actuaries ideally possess the following skills and qualifications:

Relevant university degree
Comprehensive knowledge of actuarial mathematics, statistics and probability theory
In-depth computer science expertise
Professional experience in the insurance industry
Analytical skills and quick grasp of concepts
Good knowledge of human nature
Ability to work independently
Very good knowledge of German and English
Confident in the use of MS Office

What is the salary for actuaries?

Actuaries not only deal with numbers by profession, they can also expect to earn an attractive salary. The monthly starting salary is between 3,500 and 4,200 euros gross. Career starters with a Master's degree receive higher starting salaries than Bachelor's graduates. With increasing professional experience, the monthly gross salary can rise to 7,000 euros and more, and even to 9,000 euros for management positions.

The actuarial training (m/f/d)

In addition to a degree in mathematics, actuaries in Austria have to prove that they have specialized knowledge and sufficient practical experience. The prerequisite for recognition as an actuary (AVÖ) at the Vienna University of Technology is, for example, a bachelor's and master's degree in financial and actuarial mathematics and the selection of the specialization in actuarial mathematics in the master's degree program. In addition, there is a bound elective subject in a professional seminar.

What are the career prospects for actuaries on the labor market?

The demand for actuaries is high and the career prospects in Austria are excellent. Open actuarial positions are easy to find. The best opportunities are in the insurance market, e.g. in life insurance, pension insurance, accident insurance, health insurance, liability insurance and other insurance companies.

Actuaries also work for banks, government agencies and ministries, consulting firms, investment companies, building societies and in many other industries. Working as an expert witness in court is another option.

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The classic approach of only applicants actively approaching companies, who then only need to place job advertisements, has long since ceased to be the only approach. On the contrary: today, companies must simultaneously apply to potential employees as an attractive employer. In addition, the supply of new potential employees has become considerably scarcer due to the shortage of skilled workers.

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