Actuarial Analyst

We help the world see new possibilities and inspire change for better tomorrows. Our analytic solutions bridge content, data, and analytics to help business, people, and society become stronger, more resilient, and sustainable.

• The Actuarial Analyst serves as either a member of a consulting team or an individual analyst, specializing in the enhancement, integration, and implementation of client-oriented FAST solutions. This role involves close collaboration with other actuaries and product experts, particularly in the analysis of customer product specifications and the configuration of these products using FAST's toolset. Tasks may be conducted at the client's site.
• Operating under close supervision, the Actuarial Analyst performs assigned tasks and participates as a project resource for scheduled engagements. The design complexity of projects can range from straightforward to moderately complex, potentially involving single or multiple products and requiring work across various computer environments.
• The Actuarial Analyst must exhibit exceptional communication, interpersonal, presentation, organizational, and planning skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 90% - 100% Works on single or multi-product projects, usually with multiple computer environments where design is extremely complex:
• Develops detailed understanding of customer’s products and how customer’s products will be integrated with the FAST solution collaborating with the customer’s actuarial resources.
• Interviews customer peers during requirements gathering exercises and documents findings.
• Participates in and, will eventually, facilitate and manage design sessions regarding business functionality and/or product logic with customer(s).
• Tests FAST system against customer’s system.
• Identifies gaps between customer requirements and FAST solution and will learn to propose ideas to address these issues.
• Contributes to and eventually authors detailed actuarial specifications and functional specifications from limited BSR(s), or with no BSR(s), through independent discussions with customers.
• Performs product loading and values testing.
• Learns and will use detailed knowledge of regulations, calculations and processing, and participates in and will eventually routinely guides detailed discussions with customers regarding at least two (2) of the following product types: UL/VUL, Traditional Products, Deferred Annuities and Immediate Annuities.
• Shares business knowledge with peer business analysts through mentoring and/or group presentations.
• Learns functional specifications for multiple FAST solutions: Home Office, Administration, Payout Administration, Application, Underwriting, Illustrations Calculations, Illustrations and Technical Integration.
• Contributes to estimating time frames, quality and quantity of resources required to successfully implement project.
• Provides periodic status checks with customers and team to assess progress against plan.
• Prepares status reports, as needed, on product related project activities.
• 10% Serves as pre-sales support and post-sales technical support specialist when needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics or actuarial science required.
• Actuarial exams or ASA desirable. College graduates, or up to 5 years in the life and/or financial services industry, relevant industry business practices, business consulting, or technical consulting preferred.

Core Personal Attributes

• Problem Solving/Critical Thinking – Ability to synthesize content. Good problem-solving approaches.
• Communication – Articulate, clear and succinct. Good listener. Solid logic flow during discussions. Poised, personable style.
• Teamwork – Enthusiastic, highly involved team member. Supports others and helps build team morale. Engaged and high energy. Always demonstrates integrity. Goes the extra mile to help others. Strong network of informal relationships.
• Work Ethic – Completes tasks in a timely manner. Stays focused and organized. Self-motivated, takes initiative
• Takes full ownership of assignments. High quality standards. Intellectually curious, openness to new learning and others’ views. Seeks and is responsive to feedback. Consistently follows through. ""Can do"" behavior".

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For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed. 

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