Actuaries, Mathematicians and Statisticians
Actuaries, Mathematicians and Statisticians develop and apply actuarial, mathematical, statistical and quantitative principles and techniques to solve problems in a range of fields such as business and finance, scientific and social research, and engineering.
What the job involves
Defining, analysing and solving complex financial and business problems relating to areas such as insurance premiums, annuities, superannuation funds, pensions and dividends
Examining financial projections for general insurance companies, finance companies, government and other organisations
Designing new types of policies, assessing risks and analysing investments in life insurance, superannuation funds, health insurance, friendly societies, financial markets and other areas
Formulating mathematical models to simulate processes
Applying models to experimental observations, and adjusting and recasting the models
Using numerical analysis methods to develop algorithms and perform computations
Liaising with management and clients to determine the subject or area to be surveyed or examined
Specifying the data to be collected, and the methodology to be used in collection and analysis
Evaluating and describing the reliability and utility of source information
Analysing and interpreting data, and producing relevant statistics to describe and infer particular trends and patterns