Retirement Modelling Specialist

Are you ready to be part of an organisation that values expertise, passion and diversity? At CFS we know that the foundation of our success lies in our exceptional people. We believe in celebrating individuality, have a passion for high performance and creating an environment where you can unleash your full potential. Our people enable us to make a difference and deliver exceptional experiences to help our customers achieve financial freedom.

Your Team

The Retirement team is part of CFS's Superannuation & Investments business unit, which encompasses Platforms and Investment Products, Superannuation, Investments, Risk & Operations, Retirement and Business Planning, and Product Delivery. The Retirement Modelling Specialist reports to Senior Manager, Retirement Strategy and works closely with retirement strategy, product, investment, data analytics, risk and external partner teams.

Your ResponsibilitiesContribute to the design, development and testing of investment and retirement income solutions by applying quantitative modelling to structure analysis and decision support.Translate product requirements into quantitative model specifications, ensuring assumptions are clearly defined, testable and documented.Develop, maintain and enhance modelling tools used to assess product features, pricing assumptions, member outcomes, portfolio exposures and risk characteristics.Analyse model outputs to identify sensitivities, key risk drivers, performance characteristics and member-outcome implications across different economic environments.Support scenario analysis, stress testing and projection work to understand how retirement solutions perform under different market and insurance risk conditions.Work closely with investment, product, strategy, risk and external partner teams to communicate findings and support decision-making processes.Support model validation, documentation and internal review processes, ensuring outputs are well-documented and suitable for governance use.Assist in improving existing modelling frameworks, tools and methodologies to increase efficiency, accuracy, transparency and robustness.Convert complex quantitative outputs into practical recommendations for senior stakeholders, business partners and governance forums. Your Capability and ExperienceStrong analytical capability, with demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, interrogate assumptions and interpret model outputs.Proven experience in actuarial analysis, investment and/or financial modelling, insurance pricing and valuation or related analytical roles.Ability to translate product, commercial or customer requirements into structured assumptions, model specifications and analytical outputs.Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain quantitative concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.High attention to detail and sound judgement in balancing model sophistication, transparency, usability and governance needs.Tertiary qualifications in actuarial science, finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, quantitative finance, engineering or a related discipline is advantageous.

What to Expect

At CFS, you'll be working among the very best in the wealth management industry. It's an inspiring environment that encourages development and celebrates success. Other things to look forward to: Additional day for your birthdayHybrid working modelAccess to CFS Employer SuperLife Leave - 3 days per annumAccess to Sonder who provides human-powered medical, mental health and safety support through one easy-to-use app enabling you to get support whenever and wherever you need.Access to Corporate rates with BUPA Health InsuranceConfidential coaching and counselling services supporting life, mind, body, relationships, work and family to assist you in taking charge of your own health and wellbeing

CFS Culture

At CFS we are committed to creating a thriving environment where individuals can flourish. We believe that success is built upon strong teams, and we are dedicated to celebrating uniqueness, championing individuality and supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that when you can truly be yourself, you can unlock your full potential.

Apply today and join us in helping Australians to achieve their financial freedom.

Please note, CFS requires all candidates to have full work rights in Australia.

Where we have preferred candidates, background checks (including Police, Employment, Bankruptcy checks, ASIC banned and disqualified persons) will be completed prior to the final preferred candidate's employment being confirmed. The outcomes of the background checks do not preclude the preferred candidate, however, they will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the role.

This role is based on Gadigal Land (Sydney).