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Actuarial Analyst I

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree; or 4 years of related actuarial/business/analytical experience (substitution for degree).
  • 4 years of actuarial or analytical business experience.
  • No more than 2 Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) exams away from ACAS credential and VEEs completed.
  • Demonstrated competency with relevant actuarial, mathematical, and statistical techniques; intermediate knowledge of data analysis tools (Python, R, SQL, SAS, BI tools) and ability to translate insights to business problems; experience communicating complex solutions to technical and nontechnical audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Independently apply complex technical and actuarial methodologies to complete unstructured projects.
  • Select and ensure quality of data used to perform trend analysis supporting rate level indications; translate business problems into technical requirements; run catastrophe models and interpret results to support business decisions while maintaining a strong control environment.
  • Lead unit initiatives and participate in cross-functional efforts as a technical subject matter expert; effectively communicate insights to audiences including executive leadership.
  • Identify compliance gaps and process improvements; develop and implement solutions; ensure risks associated with business activities are identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies.

About the company

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USAA

Financial Services

Since the beginning, our mission has been to provide a range of financial services to the military community and their families. Along the way, we’ve also established ourselves as a destination employer for passionate people looking to serve those who are willing to give it their all. Our mission is to stand with our members and be there for them and their families by facilitating their financial security. It starts with offering a range of highly competitive products, exceptional service, and trusted advice. But to be the military community’s provider of choice also takes dedicated team members who share our core values of service, loyalty, honesty, and integrity.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryFinancial Services
Company size10001

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Job description

Why USAA?

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

The Opportunity

We have multiple exciting opportunities available on our Pricing, Indications, and Reserving teams.  As a dedicated Actuarial Analyst I, you will be a near-credentialed analyst responsible for independently applying complex technical and actuarial methodologies as well as requiring expert knowledge in one actuarial practice area (pricing, reserving, modeling, catastrophe risk, claims analytics, product management, etc.) to complete unstructured projects.

This role is remote eligible in the continental U.S. with occasional business travel. However, individuals residing within a 60-mile radius of a USAA office will be expected to work on-site four days per week.

What you'll do:

  • Independently apply complex technical and actuarial methodologies, as well as proficient actuarial knowledge, to complete unstructured projects
  • Select and ensure quality of data used to perform trend analysis supports rate level indications; translate business problem into technical requirements; run catastrophe models and interpret and communicate results to support business activities while executing and enhancing a strong control environment with guidance from an experienced catastrophe modeler.
  • Utilize actuarial, mathematical, or statistical techniques to augment actuarial work product.
  • Create and deliver training to teammates on mechanics of actuarial tools and processes.
  • Apply understanding of products supported, stakeholders’ needs, and industry trends to solve unstructured business problems.
  • Identify compliance gaps and process improvements and recommends   develops solutions.
  • Lead unit initiatives and participate in cross-functional efforts as a technical subject matter expert.
  • Effectively communicate insights and solutions to all audiences, including executive leadership.
  • Synthesize complex and conflicting information into a clear and influential value proposition.
  • Ensure risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

What you have:

  • Bachelor’s degree; OR 4 years of related Actuarial/business/analytical experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
  • 4 years of Actuarial or analytical business experience.
  • No more than 2 Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) exams away from Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society (ACAS) Credential and All Validation of Education Experience (VEEs) completed.
  • Demonstrated competency with relevant actuarial, mathematical, and statistical techniques and approaches used to support fact-based decision-making.
  • Intermediate knowledge of data analysis tools, data visualization, developing analysis queries and procedures in Python, R, SQL, SAS, BI tools or other analysis software, and relevant industry data & methods and ability to connect external insights to business problems.
  • Experience communicating complex solutions and analysis to both technical and nontechnical audiences.

What sets you apart:

  • US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $103,450 - $197,730.

USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).

Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.

 

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

 

Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

 

For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.

 

USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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