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Senior Actuarial Analyst

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

Senior Actuarial Analyst

  • Location: Multi-US Locations
  • Work Arrangement: Hybrid/Remote (Based on Location)
  • The salary range for this role is: $88,000-165,000

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. This role will support the Aviation team.

Your new role

  • Leverages technology in new and innovative ways and effectively communicates issues and proposes solutions to current/existing analyses and new opportunities.
  • 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, ensuring 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.
  • 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.
  • Contribute to systems, models, and procedural revisions by conducting research and recommending changes to actuaries to encourage efficiency and organizational competitiveness in the market.
  • Share technical expertise by resolving basic actuarial modeling and risk issues from internal and external sources and escalating issues to ensure the department delivers quality analyses and meets business needs and requirements.
  • Support the department by taking personal accountability and responsibility for accomplishing particular tasks, while continuously willing to go beyond what is required to overcome obstacles and learn from any mistakes 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).

Required Education

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Required Experience

  • 2 years relevant experience.

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, and measure own work.
  • 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.
  • Show drive and initiative.

Preferred Education Specifics

  • Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics, or other quantitative field.

Preferred Experience

  • 2-5 years in an Actuarial or Analytics department.
  • Aviation experience.

Preferred Licenses/Certifications

  • 4+ casualty actuarial exams.

Preferred Knowledge

  • Working knowledge of statistical methods and specialized math including calculus and probability.
  • Knowledge of current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting the business and organization.
  • Working knowledge of computer systems and software such as SAS and R.
  • Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
  • Working knowledge of basic to moderately complex actuarial techniques.

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. Beyond the base salary, 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, whatever your circumstances. 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? What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world?

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 people who are passionate, talented, and kind. And our international scale means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact.

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 or any other legally protected status.

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.

Global Disclaimer:

The duties listed in this job description do not limit the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties normally to be performed in the position or those occasionally assigned outside an employee’s normal duties.

US Only Disclaimer:

To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.

US Only - Travel Frequency:

Infrequent (approximately 1-4 trips annually).

US Only - Physical Demands:

General office jobs: Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is not substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Must be able to operate basic office equipment including telephone, headset, and computer. Incumbent must be able to lift basic office equipment up to 20 lbs.

Skills:

  • Actuarial Science
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Business Writing
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Customer Service
  • Data Science
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Financial Modeling
  • Financial Risk Management (FRM)
  • Intentional collaboration
  • Managing performance
  • Process Improvements
  • Risk Management
  • Stakeholder Management

How to Apply:

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