Regulatory Risk Advisory Associate

About the role

KPMG in Caricom, a member firm of KPMG International with offices in Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, is hiring an Associate to support Regulatory Risk Advisory (RRA) engagements. The Associate contributes through research, data gathering, analysis, documentation and the preparation of high-quality client deliverables.

Key responsibilities

• Support risk and regulatory advisory engagements according to agreed workplans, budgets, timelines and quality standards.
• Support actuarial reviews under IAS 19 by assessing the reasonableness and consistency of key actuarial assumptions, under the direction of senior actuarial or engagement professionals.
• Research applicable laws, regulations, supervisory guidance, industry practices and emerging risk developments, and summarise findings clearly.
• Support quantitative and financial risk analysis, including model inputs, sensitivity analysis and stress testing where relevant.
• Prepare working papers, presentations and sections of client reports for review by senior team members.
• Track actions, issues and deliverables, and escalate delays, inconsistencies or material risks promptly.
• Participate in client interviews, workshops and status meetings, and prepare meeting notes and follow-up actions.
• Support proposals, presentations and business development activities through research and analysis.
• Build knowledge of relevant sectors, regulatory developments and KPMG methodologies, tools and quality requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Risk Management, Business, Data Analytics or a related discipline.
• At least two years of relevant experience in actuarial services, risk management, regulatory compliance, financial services, advisory, audit or a related analytical/quantitative environment.
• Preferred: progress toward actuarial examinations or a professional qualification such as FRM, CFA, PRM, ACCA or CPA.
• Experience in a regulated industry or professional services environment is an asset.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of actuarial concepts relevant to employee benefit valuations, able to analyse data, assumptions and valuation outputs under supervision.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and turn them into clear observations, workplans and actions under supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word; data analysis or visualization tools are an asset.
• Clear written and verbal communication, organisation and prioritisation, and professional judgment and confidentiality.