Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. USAA is committed to empowering its members to achieve financial security through exceptional service and competitive products. As an Actuarial Analyst I, you will independently apply complex actuarial methodologies to unstructured projects, utilizing your expertise in one actuarial practice area while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Independently applies complex technical and actuarial methodologies, as well as proficient actuarial knowledge, to complete unstructured projects (e.g., selects and ensures quality of data used to perform trend analysis supports rate level indications; translates business problem into technical requirements; runs catastrophe models and interprets and communicates results to support business activities while executing and enhancing a strong control environment with guidance from an experienced catastrophe modeler
- Utilizes actuarial, mathematical, or statistical techniques to augment actuarial work product
- Creates and delivers training to teammates on mechanics of actuarial tools and processes
- Applies understanding of products supported, stakeholders' needs, and industry trends to solve unstructured business problems
- Identifies compliance gaps and process improvements and recommends develop solutions
- Leads unit initiatives and participates in cross-functional efforts as a technical subject matter expert
- Effectively communicates insights and solutions to all audiences, including executive leadership
- Synthesizes complex and conflicting information into a clear and influential value proposition
- Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures
Skills
- 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
- A passion for creative and innovative work that improves existing processes and creates new, repeatable and automated workflows that enhance team productivity
- Basic understanding of GLM or GBM modeling algorithms
- Intermediate knowledge of Model Risk Management, Model Governance, and Regulatory requirements
- US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner
Benefits
- Remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs
- Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors
- Best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness
- 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
- Various wellness programs
- Career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals
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