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Society of Actuaries · 14 hours ago

Experience Studies Actuary

Greater Chicago Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$135K/yr - $175K/yr

8+ years exp

The Society of Actuaries is seeking an Experience Studies Actuary to lead the design, development, and delivery of experience studies that provide critical insights to actuaries across various practice areas. This role involves collaborating with volunteers and contractors to produce high-quality research reports and data visualization tools.

AssociationNon Profit

Responsibilities

Lead and execute all phases of the research process, from defining study objectives and collecting data to producing and publishing final results

Coordinate with data contributors and consultants to recruit participation and ensure robust datasets

Coordinate with contractors, legal, and management to initiate and approve vendor contracts

Apply predictive modeling techniques to uncover trends and relationships in mortality, morbidity, and behavior

Lead and support Experience Studies Committees and Project Oversight Groups

Collaborate with legal counsel to mitigate reputational risk associated with experience studies

Present findings at SOA meetings and contribute to marketing and communications efforts

Respond to research requests from regulators and statistical agents

Qualification

ASAFSA designationPredictive modelingAdvanced ExcelTableau familiarityActuarial experienceProject managementCommunication skillsAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

ASA or FSA designation required

Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, economics, or related field

Minimum 8 years of actuarial experience, ideally across life insurance, annuities, retirement plans, long-term care, and health products

Strong project management skills and ability to manage timelines and deadlines independently

Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with Tableau or similar tools

Predictive modeling experience using R or Python; SAS knowledge preferred but not required

Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets and adjust queries as needed

Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to deliver concise overviews in public forums

Ability to work effectively with committees and cross-functional teams

Preferred

SAS knowledge preferred but not required

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Health and Wellness

Disability Coverage

Retirement Planning

Maternal/Paternal Leave

Flexible Work Environment

Diversity and Inclusion

Company

Society of Actuaries

With roots dating back to 1889, the Society of Actuaries (SOA) is the world’s largest actuarial professional organization with more than 32,000 actuaries as members.

Founded in 1949

Schaumburg, Illinois, USA

51-200 employees