Actuarial Analyst and Developer - Juniper Re

Juniper Re is a specialist reinsurance broker, comprised of talented and trusted professionals with extensive experience and knowledge in the reinsurance broking and the broader (re)insurance industry. Our team has deep, wide-ranging expertise across broking, analytics, client service, risk and compliance, and operational disciplines. We use a dynamic, analytical, and collaborative, cross-disciplined approach to deliver insightful counsel and solutions to our clients. 

With offices across the U.S. and in the U.K. and Bermuda, Juniper Re is an expansive brand with a strong focus on our clients, understanding of market dynamics, and access to key reinsurance capacity and solutions. As an up-and-coming reinsurance broker, we have the flexibility, ingenuity, and entrepreneurial energy to develop and deliver the best solutions for our clients through our collaborative, tailored, one- team approach to meeting our client needs. We seek long-term partnerships with our clients and trading partners with the singular focus of meeting our client’s near and longer-term objectives.  

This position is in Juniper Re, the dedicated reinsurance arm of Baldwin Group. For more information, please visit www.juniperre.com.

Being an Actuarial Analyst at Juniper Re

At Juniper Re, our actuarial team plays a critical role in driving successful reinsurance transactions along-side our extremely talented brokers. Our actuaries are the analytical minds using data and insights to manage risk, optimize reinsurance structures, and provide strategic insights for our clients to be successful.

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our dynamic reinsurance team. This position offers an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early actuarial career professionals to gain valuable experience working in a professional environment with experienced actuaries. The successful candidate will provide critical actuarial support in pricing of reinsurance treaties and risk assessment.

Why Our Actuarial Team Stands Out

• Technical and Business Acumen: Our team has extensive technical expertise combined with a practical business sense providing a unique consulting approach to our clients.
• Innovation in Action: Leveraging advanced analytics and cutting-edge technology to deliver forward-thinking strategies.
• Commitment to Excellence: Continuous learning and development opportunities ensure our team stays ahead in an ever-evolving market, including a robust actuarial student program in support of attaining actuarial credentials.

Our actuaries make an impact every day. Their work empowers our clients to make data-driven decisions that benefit and strengthen their business.

Key Responsibilities & Expectations

• Brainstorm innovative ways to improve process efficiency and transform Excel based actuarial models to cloud-based technology.
• Work closely with Head of Actuarial to execute on all innovation efforts to support Juniper Re’s analytics strategies.
• Build pipelines for data cleaning, and data transformation while ensuring good code quality.
• Design, develop, test, improve, and document actuarial and analytics models, tools, and templates.
• Support maintenance of actuarial models, tools, and templates.
• Assist in gathering, organizing, and analyzing client data for use in actuarial analysis.
• Assist in the preparation and updating presentations and reports for clients and internal stakeholders, explaining technical concepts in accessible terms.
• Support development of market submission exhibits.
• Assist in ad hoc analysis and reports that support clients informed decision-making.
• Support research and maintenance of industry information utilized within the actuarial department.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including cat modeling and brokerage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or a related field.
• Actively pursuing actuarial credentials, preferably with Casualty Actuarial Society or equivalent (e.g., ACAS, FCAS, or equivalent).
• 2-5 years of experience, preferably experience within the reinsurance, actuarial consulting, or insurance industry.

Capabilities & Experience

• Experience with reinsurance pricing is a strong advantage.
• Recent working knowledge of Python. Knowledge of other coding languages and data management/warehousing is a plus.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft suite including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to grasp new concepts and apply them to improve work processes and outcomes.
• Quick and eager student of new technologies as and when they are needed.

Designations and Associations

Juniper Re will pay for course materials and exams / certifications for any relevant designations, including Casualty Actuarial Society credentials, Associate in Reinsurance (ARe), Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), etc.

Supporting Tools & Resources

Juniper Re is committed to ensuring all employees have necessary applications and supporting resources to effectively execute their responsibilities. 

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