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QBE Insurance · 1 month ago

Senior Actuarial Analyst

USA - IL - Chicago

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$88K/yr - $165K/yr

2+ years exp

QBE Insurance is a global insurer that is dedicated to providing quality support and services. The Senior Actuarial Analyst will provide strong qualitative and technical support in product development, financial analysis, management reporting, and actuarial research, while working closely with the Aviation team.

Insurance

No H1B

Responsibilities

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 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

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

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 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 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)

Qualification

Actuarial ScienceFinancial ModelingData ScienceStatistical MethodsSASRMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical ThinkingBusiness WritingCustomer ServiceFinancial Risk Management (FRM)Managing PerformanceProcess ImprovementsRisk ManagementStakeholder ManagementCommunicationCritical ThinkingDetail-OrientedIntentional Collaboration

Required

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

2 years relevant experience

Preferred

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 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

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

2-5 years in an Actuarial or Analytics department

Aviation experience

4+ casualty actuarial exams

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 his/her business and organization; knows how the industry works

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