Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

The Opportunity

Provide strong qualitative and technical support in product development, financial analysis, management reporting, and actuarial research by applying a variety of actuarial and statistical concepts, practices and procedures to deliver timely analyses for key stakeholders with some degree of creativity and self

Location: New York City - NY

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2-3 days in the office)

The hourly range for this role is between $120,000 - $180,000 depending on experience

Your new role

• Leverages technology in new and innovative ways and effectively communicates issues and recognizes and proposes solutions to current/existing analyses and new opportunities Continuously enhancing actuarial processes to reflect changing demands

• Construct analytical approaches by determining data needs, identifying appropriate data sources and recognizing data anomalies while making optimal use of all resources

• Meets quality service standards by having all worksheets and analyses clearly documented and footnoted and ensures all appropriate work products are reviewed by a more senior actuary, while meeting deadlines without sacrificing work product quality

• Execute actuarial analyses in a clear and well-organized fashion aimed at the appropriate audience and adjusts workload where possible to meet deadlines

• Support financial planning and actuarial analysis by analyzing data and forecasting company exposures to enable risk management and facilitate profitable, long-term business strategy

• Communicate knowledge of extensive and impactful financial strategies by monitoring emerging risk issues, trends and product lines and informing management of best practices to influence adoption of robust and valid recommendations for business development

• Develops deep relationships within the department and develops meaningful relationships outside of the department through project interactions

• Engages in recruitment activities and helps develop more junior actuaries and answers questions and provides guidance to actuarial peers

• Support the department by taking personal accountability and responsibility for accomplishing tasks, while continuously will to go beyond what is required to overcome obstacles, and learn from any mistake while receiving constructive feedback

• Learn from past experiences and seek guidance and coaching from more senior actuaries

• Independently seek out opportunities for further development and enrichment, actively pursuing actuarial credentials or maintaining continuing education requirements if already credentialed (if on the actuarial track)

• Contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating cultural expectations and influencing others to reward performance and value “can do” people, accountability, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, continuous improvement, collaboration, creativity and fun

Work Experience:

Necessary Work Experience includes:

• 4 years of relevant experience

Preferred Work Experience includes:

• 4 + years of relevant experience

Preferred knowledge:

• Advanced working knowledge of statistical methodologies and specialized math including calculus and probability

• Working knowledge of current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology and information affecting his/her business and organization; knows how the industry works Intermediate knowledge of computer systems and software such as SAS and R

• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

• Working knowledge of complex actuarial techniques

Preferred Licenses/Certifications:

• 5+ casualty actuarial exams

Qualifications:

Preferred Competencies/Skills:

• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

• Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions

• Implement planning to prioritize, organize, measure work

• Influence team to adopt recommendations

• Adapt and be flexible in a complex changing environment

• Choose a solution to a problem even in ambiguous or difficult situations

• Clearly and confidently convey information to a wide audience

• Keep an open mind, consider unique approaches and be open to change and considerable variety in the workplace