Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Milliman is an independent firm providing market-leading services and solutions to clients worldwide. The Actuarial Analyst role involves performing analysis related to client work, including data preparation, error checking, and report drafting, while also providing opportunities for presenting findings and taking on increasing responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Perform various levels of analysis related to client work, such as reviewing data in preparation for analysis, checking data for errors and consistency, drafting reports, and maintaining documentation
- Understand, modify, and operate complex spreadsheets and database tools to analyze data and solve problems
- Receive, reconcile, manipulate, and analyze data using programming languages such as R and SQL
- Check data for consistency
- Develop and use actuarial models
- Present findings to peers, project managers, and client relationship managers
- Draft written reports and exhibits, and prepare other internal/external correspondence
- Check their own and peers’ work for accuracy
- Undertake research projects
- Perform or assist with other duties assigned at the direction of Actuaries and Principals
Skills
- Completed bachelor's degree (at time of application) in actuarial science, mathematics, data science, statistics, or other quantitative major
- Two or more actuarial exams passed (at time of application)
- Between one and four years of professional actuarial experience, which can include internship experience
- Strong technical skill in Excel
- Experience managing data and automating complex data manipulation tasks in R (preferred), SQL, SAS or other programming languages
- Quick learner who takes initiative to dive deeper and solve problems
- Able to adjust on the fly, to accept new assignments or shift focus, and balance multiple concurrent projects
- “Big picture” thinking to help anticipate client needs
- Superb attention to detail and technical accuracy
- Self-sufficient, motivated to work independently
- Enthusiasm for the work of our practice, and a strong work ethic to meet our clients' needs
- Collaborative by nature, willing to help wherever needed
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to express or explain complicated technical concepts to a variety of audiences
- Available to start within 2-4 weeks of offer acceptance (this is an immediate hire)
- Prior P&C reserving and/or pricing experience
- Proven technical skill in programming with SAS, R, Python and/or SQL (R most preferred)
- Predictive modeling experience or an area of keen interest
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision – Coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic partners.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges.
- 401(k) Plan – Includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions.
- Discretionary Bonus Program – Recognizing employee contributions.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Pre-tax savings for dependent care, transportation, and eligible medical expenses.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Begins accruing on the first day of work. Full-time employees accrue 15 days per year, and employees working less than full-time accrue PTO on a prorated basis.
- Holidays – A minimum of 10 paid holidays per year.
- Family Building Benefits – Includes adoption and fertility assistance.
- Paid Parental Leave – Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for employees who meet eligibility criteria.
- Life Insurance & AD&D – 100% of premiums covered by Milliman.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability – Fully paid by Milliman.
Company Overview
Milliman is a risk management, benefits, and technology firm that offers insurance and retirement services. It was founded in 1947, and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.milliman.com.