Working at
Taylor Fry
Let us tell you a little
about what to expect
Meet some of our people
Sijing Chen
Thomas McCosker
Advait Kirtikar
Josh Jaroudy
Anna Cohen
Peter Mulquiney
We’re actively hiring!
At Taylor Fry, we’re always looking for great people to join us. If you want to be a part of a company free from internal politics and competition, contribute to projects that have a lasting impact on the world and communities around us or have a love for lunchtime trivia, we want to hear from you.
Email your CV and cover letter to careers@taylorfry.com.au
Here are some things you might like:
- We love what we do, and we care about what we do
- Each person has something to offer – including the quirks – and all of us share in the rewards
- We only wear suits to meet clients.
Want to work with us?
If you do, you’ll always hear back from us.
Check out more about what we offer in our:
Current Opportunities →
Graduate Program →
Can’t see the exact role you’re looking for, but know you have something to bring? Contact Sonya Anderson, Head of People & Culture on careers@taylorfry.com.au.
Perks of the job
We like to share
We’re 51% owned by Qantas Loyalty and 49% owned by Taylor Fry employees. Everyone has the chance to buy equity in the firm when shares become available. Some take it, some don’t – the choice is yours.
Help on your path
We’ll do all we can to ensure you’re set up to progress. This includes a dedicated supervisor who’s looking out for your career, as well as support to help further your learning.
Design your day
Make time for your life – we want to help you have balance and look after your wellbeing, so there’s scope to choose working hours that suit your schedule, with flexibility to work remotely on an ad hoc or regular basis.
Health, wellness and play
Your wellbeing is front of mind for us. This means we offer lunchtime sports competitions, myriad snack options and access to a mental health first-aid officer, as well as EAP support.
Meet some of our team …
From comedians to cake bakers, these are the people that make up Taylor Fry
Sijing Chen
Manager
Background: Actuarial
Location: Sydney
Background: Actuarial Location: Sydney
Is being an actuary what you expected?
No, it has opened a much more diverse career path than I expected. I thought actuaries worked only in insurance, but so far I’ve worked across general insurance, health-care funding and social policy. I also thought it meant just being the numbers expert, but being a great communicator is just as (if not more) important for an actuary. How else can we ensure our advice is meaningful and makes a difference for our clients?
What do you admire most in others?
Compassion, honesty and persistence.
What’s an assumption people make about you that’s dead wrong?
That I love to exercise because I go to the gym so much – I only exercise so I can eat unhealthy food!
Ferris wheel or rollercoaster?
Rollercoaster. Always yes to a new adventure.
Thomas McCosker
IT Manager
Background: IT
Location: Sydney
Background: IT Location: Sydney
What do you value most at work?
Working with thoughtful and intelligent people who are committed to the same organisational goals.
What keeps things interesting at work?
The vicissitudes of the information security threat landscape. Protection techniques are constantly changing in order to mitigate the onslaught of new and changing threats.
How do you relax?
I’m not very good at relaxing at home. I like to build FPV racing drones and solve problems with 3D printing. I’d love to sip cocktails by the beach with an easy read like Matthew Reilly, but with small children this is not happening any time soon.
Your guilty pleasure?
A smooth and sweet triple-distilled Irish Whiskey.
Advait Kirtikar
Consultant
Background: Engineering
Location: Wellington
Background: Engineering Location: Wellington
What’s your advice for someone wanting to be an actuary?
Be prepared to study! Exams are challenging and take a long time, so require you to be committed to your goal. Ask me whether it’s worth it in (hopefully) two years.
What drives you?
The fear of failure, but I’ve also learned that ‘failure is always an option’ and an opportunity to learn.
What’s next for you at work?
Currently studying Part II of the actuarial qualification and plan to finish by the end of the year, so I’ll be an Associate. I will continue my studies over the next few years to become a Fellow.
When have you stepped out of your comfort zone?
The first time I stepped on stage to do stand-up, but now I’m more comfortable on stage than off!
Josh Jaroudy
Principal
Background: Actuarial & Economics
Location: Sydney
Background: Actuarial & Economics Location: Sydney
What do you love about working with data?
It’s a mix of problem-solving, creativity and storytelling – challenging, but rewarding when you get it right.
What’s exciting about the analytics landscape right now?
The open sourcing of powerful tools for natural language processing is fantastic. This public accessibility has made it much easier to tap into the large amounts of rich text data most organisations hold.
Has becoming a parent changed your perspective on work or life?
Of course. Despite being tiny at first (though that changes fast!), they manage to pull your life into an orbit around them and force you to focus on what’s important.
Favourite thing to do to wind down?
Relax with my dog on the couch. He’ll race from another room if he hears you sit down, so he can sleep in your lap, often with a sigh, as if to say, “Finally!”
Anna Cohen
Principal
Background: Maths
Location: Sydney
Background: Maths Location: Sydney
What drew you to working with data?
I love being able to see aspects of human behaviour through insights from data. It’s like having special x-ray vision of our society.
When are you happiest at work?
I’m happiest when I can make a difference. Seeing the results of our work be meaningful and interesting to our clients, particularly when it involves improving our health system, makes me really happy.
Do you have a hidden talent?
I make wedding and special-occasion cakes – just for friends and family.
What can’t you live without?
My family.
Peter Mulquiney
Principal
Background: Biochemistry
Location: Sydney
Background: Biochemistry Location: Sydney
What keeps things interesting at work?
Solving new and interesting problems for clients and the challenge of balancing my time commitments across competing responsibilities.
What do you value most at work?
Working in an environment with people I admire and respect, where the main focus is doing a good job, and where politics and hierarchy are largely absent.
What do you admire most in others?
Integrity, courage and compassion.
When are you happiest outside of work?
When I’m with my family or in wild and remote places.