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Job Summary
Industry/Sector
InsuranceSpecialism
Functional & Industry TechnologiesManagement Level
Senior AssociateJob Description & Summary
At PwC our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs implement software solutions and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives.As a business application consulting generalist at PwC you will provide consulting services for a wide range of business applications. You will leverage a broad understanding of various software solutions to assist clients in optimising operational efficiency through analysis implementation training and support.
Focused on relationships you are building meaningful client connections and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations you are growing your personal brand deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity you are comfortable when the path forward isnt clear you ask questions and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.
Examples of the skills knowledge and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
- Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives needs and feelings of others.
- Use a broad range of tools methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
- Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
- Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
- Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
- Use reflection to develop self awareness enhance strengths and address development areas.
- Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
- Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firms code of conduct and independence requirements.
Role Description:
Detail-oriented and technically skilled FAST Configurator to join our life and annuity systems this role you will be responsible for configuring and maintaining the FAST platform (Flexible Architecture for Secure Technologies) with a focus on insurance product builds decision tables calculations and orchestration logic across various L&A (Life & Annuity) product lines.
This is a great opportunity for professionals with experience in insurance systems especially those familiar with product configuration XML and rules-based processing within modern policy administration platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Configure insurance products using the FAST platforms Composer tools including Product Manager Calculation Warehouse and Orchestration Warehouse.
- Build and maintain decision tables and calculations (Excel-based and decision-table based) for use in product logic.
- Develop and manage orchestrations to control transaction workflows looping logic and event-driven processes.
- Set up and manage fund configurations pricing streams interest rate tables and model funds (fund-of-funds).
- Work with business analysts to understand product requirements and translate them into configuration elements within the FAST system.
- Support testing and validation efforts using configuration tools and XML inputs.
- Collaborate with QA developers and business teams during system releases and enhancements.
- Ensure reusability and governance of configuration components following best practices.
- Maintain documentation of configuration changes version history and deployment logs.
- Required Skills and Qualifications
- X years of experience configuring policy administration systems; FAST experience strongly preferred.
Hands-on experience with:
- Decision Table creation and input/output mapping
- Calculation configuration using Excel formulas scalar/vector inputs and UI interactions
- Orchestration steps including Add Attribute Add Calc Loop IF/WHILE expressions
- Fund setup and rate/unit value management
- Understanding of insurance product features such as term UL annuities riders fees surrender charges and fund allocations.
- Familiarity with XML structures XPath expressions and system integration points.
- Ability to test configuration logic independently using built-in tools.
- Knowledge of version control and config promotion process (Dev QA INT Prod).
- Excellent attention to detail and logical problem-solving skills.
Travel Requirements
Not SpecifiedJob Posting End Date
Key Skills
- Six Sigma
- Lean
- Management Experience
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Outlook
- Analysis Skills
- Warehouse Management System
- Operations Management
- Kaizen
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Retail Management
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