QBE is hiring a
Senior Actuarial Analyst II
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.
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 while recognizing and proposing solutions to current analyses and new opportunities.
- Continuously enhances actuarial processes to reflect changing demands.
- Constructs 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.
- Ensures all appropriate work products are reviewed by a more senior actuary while meeting deadlines without sacrificing work product quality.
- Executes actuarial analyses in a clear and well-organized fashion aimed at the appropriate audience.
- Supports financial planning and actuarial analysis by analyzing data and forecasting company exposures to enable risk management.
- Communicates knowledge of extensive and impactful financial strategies by monitoring emerging risk issues, trends, and product lines.
- Develops deep relationships within the department and meaningful relationships outside of the department through project interactions.
- Engages in recruitment activities and helps develop more junior actuaries.
- Supports the department by taking personal accountability and responsibility for accomplishing tasks.
- Independently seeks out opportunities for further development and enrichment.
- Contributes to a positive work environment by demonstrating cultural expectations and influencing others.
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 the business.
- 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.
- Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options.
- Implement planning to prioritize, organize, and measure work.
- Influence team to adopt recommendations.
- Adapt and be flexible in a complex changing environment.
- Clearly and confidently convey information to a wide audience.
- Show drive and initiative.
Preferred Education:
Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics, or other quantitative field.
Compensation Package: The salary range for this role is provided above. The salary offer will be decided based on the role's complexity, its location, and the candidate’s professional background, including their education and experience. Regular full-time and part-time employees will also be eligible for QBE’s annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance.
QBE Benefits: We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life. As a QBE employee, you will have access to:
- Hybrid Working: a mix of working from home and in the office.
- 22 weeks of paid leave for family growth, with 12 weeks available to all parents on a gender-equal basis.
- Competitive 401(k) program with company match up to 8%.
- Well-being program: including holistic wellbeing coaching, gym membership, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice.
- Tuition Reimbursement: for professional certifications and continuing education.
- Employee Network and Community: QBE actively supports six Employee Networks and many ways to give back to your community.
Why QBE? At QBE, we’re enabling a more resilient future – for our customers, communities, environment, and for our people. We’re building momentum to achieve something significant and know our people are at the center of our success.
Our industry offers interesting and varied careers where you can help people to protect what matters most. As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with passionate, talented, and kind individuals.
Join us now, so you can be part of our success – and we can be part of yours!
Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious practices and observances, national origin, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or disability.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Skills: Actuarial Science, Analytical Thinking, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Products, Financial Risk Management (FRM), High Accuracy, Intentional Collaboration, Managing Performance, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Management, Technical Consulting.
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