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More than just modelling: An FCIA’s dynamic journey through the banking sector

As a kid growing up in China, I had always wanted to become a scientist, and if you had told me that I would one day become an actuary, I would have been completely confused.

Navigating a Non-Traditional Actuarial Career: From Insurance to Banking

By Sheng Tseng, FCIA My early career path The first phase of my actuarial career should be relatable to most actuaries. I graduated with an actuarial science degree and passed some SOA exams, then joined a large insurance company in […]

Exploring the synergy: The role of an actuary in the banking sector

I had a foundation in numbers and a curiosity about the intricacies of risk, but little did I anticipate that this unique blend would chart a career path in the dynamic world of banking.

The banking industry and actuaries: closing the gaps

With traditional banking models under increasing threat the demand for actuarial expertise is growing. Many actuaries have the analytical know-how to be successful in banking – what often lacks is the support and public awareness to get there.

Making the case for actuaries in banking

In May 2019, more than 50 actuaries from actuarial organizations around the world gathered with bankers in Washington, D.C. for a day-long seminar focused on the evolution of analytics and risk management in banking and how the actuarial skill set aligns with the talent needs in the banking sector.