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Director (Non-Life)

Admin — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:52:14 GMT

Position: Director

Company: Insurance Organization

Location: Ontario

Job ID: 15327

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Maintains reserve levels at or above the indicated adequate level to control the volatility of the company’s earnings, which includes leading the quarterly IBNR analyses or projections for the companies
- Works closely with the director of Actuarial Business Services (ABS) to support the development of a realistic operational results plan and to understand the impact of any reserve actions on monthly reports produced by the ABS team
- Develops ad hoc reports as needed by senior management
- Recommends solutions for process inefficiencies and leads implementation of those solutions where appropriate
- Contributes to the development and execution of departmental plans and budget
- Manages work assignments, constructs an individual development plan and prepares initial compensation recommendations on a yearly basis for the manager of Corporate Actuarial.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- FCAS or Experienced ACAS
-A minimum of seven years of actuarial or related experience, including at least three years of work experience in a Corporate Actuarial function
- A strong knowledge of the standards of practice of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries
- Strong analytical, problem-solving skills including innovation and unconventional approaches
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex subjects simply and effectively
- Highly motivated to meet requirements of position and to provide quality services

Reference Code:

For this entry level position, St. Paul Travelers is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at St. Paul Travelers.

Actuarial Student (Level 7) (Life)

Admin — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:15:52 GMT

Position: Actuarial Student (Level 7)

Company: Insurance Organization

Location: Iowa

Job ID: 15305

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Assist with quarter end risk reporting responsibilities to produce Enterprise Risk Management report.
- Work with Business Units to collect information.
- Build analysis reports to help analyze Embedded Value, Earnings and Capital at Risk sensitivity results from Divisions.
- Assist in US and Canada GRCC risk reporting processes.
- Build quarterly Americas risk reporting packages.
- Work with Group Risk to research questions.
- Build internal reporting to support governance committee meetings

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Produces results (responsibility/initiative) meeting agreed upon deadlines
- Thorough and detail oriented
- Strong organizational skills
- Analytical and reasoning skills
- Identifies problems and opportunities
- High tolerance of ambiguity
- Ability to influence and persuade but assertive when necessary
- Bachelors degree in Actuarial Science, Math, Statistics, Economics or related field.
- Must have completed 1 actuarial exam.

Reference Code: 7835

For this entry level position, AEGON is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at AEGON.

Benefits Analyst (Life)

Admin — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:21:49 GMT

Position: Benefits Analyst

Company: Consulting Company

Location: Ontario

Job ID: 15284

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Responds to client inquiries pertaining to their group insurance plans
- Supports the relationship between clients and other members of team
- Reviews and analyzes benefit plan contracts and documentation
- Analyzes and prepares financial information relating to benefits plan annual renewals and client proposals
- Updates client information on internal databases
- Mediates with internal administrators and insurance providers regarding administration of client plans
- Drafts reports and correspondence; prepares presentations to meet specific client needs
- Acts as a leader in training and orienting new analysts on systems and procedures
- Assists in the development, execution and follow up of surveys related to client benefit programs
- Acts as a liaison with internal accounting and billing administration departments to resolve issues that may arise with client accounts
- Conducts industry research on issues and trends affecting client benefits plans
- Organizes mass communication and administration packages being sent to clients’ plan members
- Attends internal training sessions to build knowledge of industry topics and trends
- Presents at internal training sessions to peer group
- Assists with special projects, as required
- Attends and participates in client meetings on occasion

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Two – five years of related experience
- Post-secondary education and related courses in group benefits (CEBS)
- Excellent mathematical and analytical skills
- Proven capability at the Analyst level, Group Benefits
- Exceptional customer focus
- Excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills
- Dedicated team player, who demonstrates initiative and independence
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments
- A good understanding of personal computers and software, particularly MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Reference Code: J0908-0147

For this entry level position, Morneau Sobeco is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at Morneau Sobeco.

Actuarial Student (Life)

Admin — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:09:32 GMT

Position: Actuarial Student

Company: Consulting Company

Location: California

Job ID: 15271

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Complete work assignments accurately and on time
- Develop rapport with staff-level client contacts and administrators
- Direct client questions to the appropriate team member as needed
- Use initiative to complete repeat work with little direction
- Validate and reconcile participant/member data
- Develop strong use of computer systems (e.g. valuation systems and spreadsheets)
- Update valuation runs for minor changes
- Perform basic pension benefit calculations
- Demonstrate flexibility to work additional hours on occasion when client needs dictate
- Draft basic responses to client queries

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Academic background in or aptitude for Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Economics or Statistics
- Generally, 0-3 years of actuarial work experience
- Completion of 1 or more of the SOA exams
- Actuarial Valuations/Funding

Reference Code: 014505

For this entry level position, Hewitt Associates LLC is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at Hewitt Associates LLC.

Senior Actuarial Assistant (Life)

Admin — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:00:32 GMT

Position: Senior Actuarial Assistant

Company: Insurance Organization

Location: Nebraska

Job ID: 15254

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Prepare financial reports
- Review financial reports for reasonableness and accuracy
- Explain and defend financial reports to auditors and rating agencies
- Maintain and test software to accurately calculate reserves
- Maintain compliance and rapidly changing regulatory environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

- College degree with an emphasis in Actuarial Science, Math or Statistics
- An actuarial background, such as a thorough background in Actuarial Science, Math, Statistics, - Economics and/or Computer Science
- Aptitude for statistical interpretation and a working knowledge of actuarial assumptions and formulae
- Successful completion of at least 1 Society of Actuaries exam

Reference Code: 015154

For this entry level position, Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co.

Actuarial Assistant (Life)

Admin — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:54:51 GMT

Position: Actuarial Assistant

Company: Insurance Organization

Location: Nebraska

Job ID: 15253

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Prepare financial reports
- Review financial reports for reasonableness and accuracy
- Explain and defend financial reports to auditors and rating agencies
- Maintain and test software to accurately calculate reserves
- Maintain compliance and rapidly changing regulatory environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

- College degree with an emphasis in Actuarial Science, Math or Statistics
- An actuarial background, such as a thorough background in Actuarial Science, Math, Statistics, - Economics and/or Computer Science
- Aptitude for statistical interpretation and a working knowledge of actuarial assumptions and formulae
- Successful completion of at least 1 Society of Actuaries exam

Reference Code: 015154

For this entry level position, Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co.

Actuarial Leadership Development Program (Life)

Admin — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:14:35 GMT

Position: Actuarial Leadership Development Program

Company: Insurance Organization

Location: Connecticut

Job ID: 15252

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Our Actuarial Leadership Development Program is a two-year program with rotational assignments appropriated throughout various company’s business locations.
- Program participants may be relocated to a new location every six months.
- The program also consists of functional training courses targeted at developing the program participants' business & insurance knowledge, presentation and facilitation skills, financial acumen, and quality/six sigma applications.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- At least one (1) passed Society of Actuaries Exam
- Career aspirations to attain an Actuarial Fellowship designation
- Demonstrated math and analytical skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communications
- Internship(s) in the insurance industry - considered a plus
- Participated in some team or individual case study projects in their undergraduate program
- Minimum or better final grade point average of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
- Ability and willingness to relocate every 6 months for two years

Reference Code:

For this entry level position, Genworth Financial is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at Genworth Financial.

Actuarial Leadership Development Program (Life)

Admin — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:34:56 GMT

Position: Actuarial Leadership Development Program

Company: Insurance Organization

Location: Virginia

Job ID: 15251

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Our Actuarial Leadership Development Program is a two-year program with rotational assignments appropriated throughout various company’s business locations.
- Program participants may be relocated to a new location every six months.
-The program also consists of functional training courses targeted at developing the program participants' business & insurance knowledge, presentation and facilitation skills, financial acumen, and quality/six sigma applications.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- At least one (1) passed Society of Actuaries Exam
- Career aspirations to attain an Actuarial Fellowship designation
- Demonstrated math and analytical skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communications
- Internship(s) in the insurance industry - considered a plus
- Participated in some team or individual case study projects in their undergraduate program
- Minimum or better final grade point average of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
- Ability and willingness to relocate every 6 months for two years

Reference Code:

For this entry level position, Genworth Financial is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at Genworth Financial.

Actuarial Analyst (Life)

Admin — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:10:24 GMT

Position: Actuarial

Company: Insurance Organization

Location: Ontario

Job ID: 15248

RESPONSIBILITIES

-You will be able you to apply the knowledge you gain from your studies to current actuarial issues by participating in the rotation program.
-This program provides a unique opportunity to gain diversified experience in investments, individual life, wealth accumulation, group life and health insurance, group retirement savings, finance, risk management, and corporate actuarial.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Successful completion of at least two SOA exams is a requirement

Reference Code: ACT00555

For this entry level position, Sun Life Financial is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at Sun Life Financial.

Actuarial Analyst (Life)

Admin — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:10:05 GMT

Position: Actuarial Analyst

Company: Insurance Organization

Location: Ontario

Job ID: 15250

RESPONSIBILITIES

-You will be able you to apply the knowledge you gain from your studies to current actuarial issues by participating in the rotation program.
-This program provides a unique opportunity to gain diversified experience in investments, individual life, wealth accumulation, group life and health insurance, group retirement savings, finance, risk management, and corporate actuarial.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Successful completion of at least two SOA exams is a requirement

Reference Code:

For this entry level position, Sun Life Financial is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at Sun Life Financial.

Actuarial Summer Intern (Life)

Admin — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:48:52 GMT

Position: Actuarial Summer Intern

Company: Insurance Organization

Location: Colorado

Job ID: 15233

RESPONSIBILITIES

- As an Actuarial Intern, you will work on individual and team projects in various areas of the company, which will not only impact the company, but also facilitate the learning experience at company.
- As an intern, you will have the opportunity to make suggestions and provide input, assisting the decision makers of the company.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Junior year status, in pursuit of an Actuarial or Math degree with a GPA of 3.25 or better
- Completion of any one (1) SOA exam
- Demonstrated skills in MS Office Professional, with a high proficiency in MS Access and MS Excel highly desirable
- Established presentation skills, both verbal and written Internship Benefits: - Scholarship opportunities (upcoming graduates)
- Retroactive raises for passing SOA exams, 36-hour work week

Reference Code: 4941

For this entry level position, Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance (USA) is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance (USA).

Actuarial Analyst Assistant II (Life)

Admin — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:42:24 GMT

Position: Actuarial Analyst Assistant II

Company: Insurance Organization

Location: Pennsylvania

Job ID: 15223

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Proactively manage, track and report on the financial and risk positions within the company support the strategic goals of the corporation
- Perform technical, analytical and support functions to help the division and the company meet its goals
- Provide actuarial skills and leadership to high-exposure/high-risk informatics projects with enterprise-wide implementation in addition to program evaluations using actuarial expertise
- Work on corporate cost and quality transparency efforts, provider cost and quality measurement design, reimbursement transformation and support for external organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor's degree in mathematics, actuarial science, statistics, economics, computer science or an equivalent related field or equivalent combination of education and job-related experience
- Keen analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong business sense (finance, accounting, economics, risk management)
- Solid oral and written communication skills
- Strong computer proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, statistical analysis and database
- Ability to work independently
- Demonstrated competency in performing all Assistant Actuarial Analyst I duties
- Provider reimbursement experience and strong SAS skills are highly desirable

Reference Code:

For this entry level position, Blue Cross/ Blue Shield is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at Blue Cross/ Blue Shield.

Acturial CO-OP (Life)

Admin — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:24:51 GMT

Position: Actuarial CO-OP

Company: Insurance Organization

Location: Ontario

Job ID: 15195

RESPONSIBILITIES

- As a progressive, dynamic, well-recognized leader in the financial services industry, we offer challenging opportunities and career development for actuaries beginning in Waterloo offices.
- Actuarial students will gain opportunity for diversified experience in one of the various department of investments, individual life, wealth accumulation, group life and health insurance, group retirement savings or finance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Successful completion of at least one SOA exam is a requirement

Reference Code: ACT00536

For this entry level position, Sun Life Financial is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at Sun Life Financial.

Actuarial Intern (Life)

Admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:18:12 GMT

Position: Actuarial Intern

Company: Consulting Company

Location: Quebec

Job ID: 15199

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Helping Fortune 500 clients with the financial management of their pension plans by collecting employee data, performing actuarial valuations and completing the necessary government filings
- Assisting with researching and modeling emerging types of insured losses
- Assisting with non-routine actuarial projects, such as merger and acquisition valuations, appraisals and integration issues, plan design and benefit strategy studies, and cost estimates for collective bargaining
- Assisting with the development of medical pricing and cost-containment strategies, and evaluating health care delivery systems and provider risk sharing arrangements

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Second or third year actuarial students with a major/minor in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or finance or any major with quantitative course work, and a strong academic record
- Successful completion of at least one actuarial exam is preferred
- Strong math aptitude and superior quantitative ability
- Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work in teams
- PC proficiency and the ability to customize and learn software
- Previous actuarial or related internship experience is preferred

Reference Code: 1002666

For this entry level position, Tillinghast-Towers Perrin is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at Tillinghast-Towers Perrin.

Actuarial Intern (Life)

Admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:50:39 GMT

Position: Actuarial Intern

Company: Consulting Company

Location: Ontario

Job ID: 15198

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Helping Fortune 500 clients with the financial management of their pension plans by collecting employee data, performing actuarial valuations and completing the necessary government filings
- Assisting with researching and modeling emerging types of insured losses
- Assisting with non-routine actuarial projects, such as merger and acquisition valuations, appraisals and integration issues, plan design and benefit strategy studies, and cost estimates for collective bargaining
- Assisting with the development of medical pricing and cost-containment strategies, and evaluating health care delivery systems and provider risk sharing arrangements

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Second or third year actuarial students with a major/minor in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or finance or any major with quantitative course work, and a strong academic record
- Successful completion of at least one actuarial exam is preferred
- Strong math aptitude and superior quantitative ability
- Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work in teams
- PC proficiency and the ability to customize and learn software
- Previous actuarial or related internship experience is preferred

Reference Code: 1002663

For this entry level position, Tillinghast-Towers Perrin is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at Tillinghast-Towers Perrin.

Actuarial Co-op (Life)

Admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:36:40 GMT

Position: Actuarial CO-OP

Company: Insurance Organization

Location: Ontario

Job ID: 15196

RESPONSIBILITIES

- As a progressive, dynamic, well-recognized leader in the financial services industry, we offer challenging opportunities and career development for actuaries beginning in Toronto offices.
- Actuarial students will gain opportunity for diversified experience in one of the various department of investments, individual life, wealth accumulation, group life and health insurance, group retirement savings or finance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Successful completion of at least one SOA exam is a requirement

Reference Code: ACT00536

For this entry level position, Sun Life Financial is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at Sun Life Financial.

Actuary (Non-Life)

Admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:12:36 GMT

Position: Actuary

Company: Reinsurer

Location: Germany

Job ID: 15187

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Unterstützung bei der Erstellung des Hannover Life Re Embedded Value
- Vertragsanalyse im Rahmen des Treaty Controllings
- Mitarbeit im Projekt Unternehmensrisikomodell
- Erstellung von Reserveberichten
- Bestimmung von Kapital- und Solvenzanforderungen von Ratingagenturen
- undder - Versicherungsaufsicht
- Mitarbeit bei Accounting-Fragen
- Mitwirkung bei verschiedenen Projektarbeiten

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Erfolgreich abgeschlossenes Studium der (Wirtschafts-) Mathematik, idealerweise mit Schwerpunkt Stochastik
- Erste Berufserfahrung in der Lebenserst- oder Lebensrückversicherung ist vorteilhaft
- Erkennbares Interesse an ökonomischen Zusammenhängen und Erfordernissen
Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse
- Sicherer Umgang mit den Microsoft-Office-Produkten sowie Programmierkenntnisse
- Analytisches Denkvermögen sowie eine hohe Auffassungsgabe
- Teamorientierter Arbeitsstil
- Offenes und sicheres Auftreten gegenüber internen und externen Kunden
- Bereitschaft zu gelegentlicher Reisetätigkeit

Reference Code:

For this entry level position, Hannover Re is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at Hannover Re.

Actuary (Life)

Admin — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:54:34 GMT

Position: Actuary

Company: Reinsurer

Location: Germany

Job ID: 15186

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Unterstützung bei der Erstellung des Hannover Life Re Embedded Value
- Vertragsanalyse im Rahmen des Treaty Controllings
- Mitarbeit im Projekt Unternehmensrisikomodell
- Erstellung von Reserveberichten
- Bestimmung von Kapital- und Solvenzanforderungen von Ratingagenturen und der Versicherungsaufsicht
- Mitarbeit bei Accounting-Fragen
- Mitwirkung bei verschiedenen Projektarbeiten

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Erfolgreich abgeschlossenes Studium der (Wirtschafts-) Mathematik, idealerweise mit Schwerpunkt Stochastik
- Erste Berufserfahrung in der Lebenserst- oder Lebensrückversicherung ist vorteilhaft
- Erkennbares Interesse an ökonomischen Zusammenhängen und Erfordernissen
Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse
- Sicherer Umgang mit den Microsoft-Office-Produkten sowie Programmierkenntnisse
- Analytisches Denkvermögen sowie eine hohe Auffassungsgabe
Teamorientierter Arbeitsstil
- Offenes und sicheres Auftreten gegenüber internen und externen Kunden
- Bereitschaft zu gelegentlicher Reisetätigkeit

Reference Code:

For this entry level position, Hannover Re is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at Hannover Re.

Health and Benefits Consultant (Life)

Admin — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:21:19 GMT

Position: Health and Benefits Consultant

Company: Consulting Company

Location: Quebec

Job ID: 15185

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Analyze group insurance documents, validate and compare premiums
- Examine and verify the financial statements of group insurance plans
- Evaluate employer obligations by participating in the development of actuarial valuation programs
- Help update databases
- Work in collaboration with professionals to resolve technical actuarial problems specific to
- Group insurance and the business sector

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Completion of two (2) years towards a bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics
- Statistics, Economics, Administration or a related field
- Superior analytical skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word);
- Strong organizational skills;
- Ability to work in a team environment where the priorities and requirements change quickly
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills; strong verbal and written communication skills
- Bilingualism (English/French) an asset.

Reference Code:

For this entry level position, Mercer Human Resource Consulting is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at Mercer Human Resource Consulting.

Pension administration (Life)

Admin — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:52:39 GMT

Position: Pension Administration

Company: Consulting Company

Location: Quebec

Job ID: 15184

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Calculate benefits and prepare event statements following a termination of plan membership
- Update databases and prepare annual statements for active and inactive members
- Calculate pension adjustments (PA) and pension adjustment reversals (PAR);
- Prepare annual information returns;
- Work in collaboration with professionals to meet our clients' needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Completion of two (2) years towards a bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Administration or a related field;
- Superior analytical skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word);
- Strong organizational skills;
- Ability to work in a team environment where the priorities and requirements change quickly;
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills; strong verbal and written communication skills;
- Bilingualism (English/French) an asset.

Reference Code: CAN0000H

For this entry level position, Mercer Human Resource Consulting is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at Mercer Human Resource Consulting.

Actuarial Analyst (Life)

Admin — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:34:25 GMT

Position: Actuarial Analyst

Company: Consulting Company

Location: Alberta

Job ID: 15183

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Participate in the various phases of an actuarial valuation:
- Preparation and validation of the data;
- Calculation of the plan's liabilities, using our online tools;
- Analysis of the pension fund's assets;
- Analysis of the gains and losses;
- Preparation of the valuation report;
- Analyze pension plan documents;
- Calculate the benefits;
- Produce annual member statements
- Work in collaboration with professionals to resolve actuarial problems specific to the business sector

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Completion of two (2) years towards a bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics,
- Statistics, Economics, Administration or a related field
- Superior analytical skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word);
- Strong organizational skills;
- Ability to work in a team environment where the priorities and requirements change quickly;
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills; strong verbal and written communication skills;
- Bilingualism (English/French) an asset.

Reference Code: CAN0000H

For this entry level position, Mercer Human Resource Consulting is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at Mercer Human Resource Consulting.

Actuarial Analyst (Life)

Admin — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:28:35 GMT

Position: Actuarial Analyst

Company: Consulting Company

Location: Alberta

Job ID: 15182

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Participate in the various phases of an actuarial valuation:
- Preparation and validation of the data;
- Calculation of the plan's liabilities, using our online tools;
- Analysis of the pension fund's assets;
- Analysis of the gains and losses;
- Preparation of the valuation report;
- Analyze pension plan documents;
- Calculate the benefits;
- Produce annual member statements
- Work in collaboration with professionals to resolve actuarial problems specific to the business sector

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Completion of two (2) years towards a bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics,
- Statistics, Economics, Administration or a related field
- Superior analytical skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word);
- Strong organizational skills;
- Ability to work in a team environment where the priorities and requirements change quickly;
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills; strong verbal and written communication skills;
- Bilingualism (English/French) an asset.

Reference Code: CAN0000H

For this entry level position, Mercer Human Resource Consulting is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at Mercer Human Resource Consulting.

Actuarial Analyst (Life)

Admin — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:22:28 GMT

Position: Actuarial Analyst

Company: Consulting Company

Location: British Columbia

Job ID: 15181

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Participate in the various phases of an actuarial valuation:
- Preparation and validation of the data;
- Calculation of the plan's liabilities, using our online tools;
- Analysis of the pension fund's assets;
- Analysis of the gains and losses;
- Preparation of the valuation report;
- Analyze pension plan documents;
- Calculate the benefits;
- Produce annual member statements
- Work in collaboration with professionals to resolve actuarial problems specific to the business sector

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Completion of two (2) years towards a bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics,
- Statistics, Economics, Administration or a related field
- Superior analytical skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word);
- Strong organizational skills;
- Ability to work in a team environment where the priorities and requirements change quickly;
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills; strong verbal and written communication skills;
- Bilingualism (English/French) an asset.

Reference Code: CAN0000H

For this entry level position, Mercer Human Resource Consulting is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at Mercer Human Resource Consulting.

Actuarial Analyst (Life)

Admin — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:14:25 GMT

Position: Actuarial Analyst

Company: Consulting Company

Location: Quebec

Job ID: 15180

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Participate in the various phases of an actuarial valuation:
- Preparation and validation of the data;
- Calculation of the plan's liabilities, using our online tools;
- Analysis of the pension fund's assets;
- Analysis of the gains and losses;
- Preparation of the valuation report;
- Analyze pension plan documents;
- Calculate the benefits;
- Produce annual member statements
- Work in collaboration with professionals to resolve actuarial problems specific to the business sector

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Completion of two (2) years towards a bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics,
- Statistics, Economics, Administration or a related field
- Superior analytical skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word);
- Strong organizational skills;
- Ability to work in a team environment where the priorities and requirements change quickly;
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills; strong verbal and written communication skills;
- Bilingualism (English/French) an asset.

Reference Code: CAN0000H

For this entry level position, Mercer Human Resource Consulting is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at Mercer Human Resource Consulting.

Pension Analyst (Life)

Admin — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:30:18 GMT

Position: Pension Analyst

Company: Consulting Company

Location: Alberta

Job ID: 15132

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Perform with guidance from the company's associates routine and recurring plan administration tasks for clients’ defined benefit plans, e.g., benefit calculations, annual data updates, assist with preparation of benefit statements
- Work cooperatively with other team members (the company’s plan administrators, actuaries and analysts) to complete tasks and to ensure unified delivery of services
- Gain a thorough understanding of the plan design (e.g., coverage levels, and options, eligibility, enrollment/change, termination procedures)
Follow and update documentation materials as directed
- Maintain complete and accurate work papers and audit trails
- Learn and use company’s tools and concepts to ensure efficient and quality output/service delivery
- Serve as a contact with clients’ human resources personnel
- Adhere to plan documents and government regulations in administering plans
- Actively participate in team meetings and training activities
- Be accountable to team members for agreements and promises

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, business or related degree
- Strong analytical and computer skills, in particular Microsoft Excel and Word
- Attention to detail and commitment to task
- Professional, client-focused approach to colleagues and assignments
- Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to organize, set priorities, and complete multiple projects within established deadlines
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
- Willing to work overtime as requested

Reference Code: 4505

For this entry level position, Watson Wyatt Worldwide is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at Watson Wyatt Worldwide.

Actuarial Assistant (Non-Life)

Admin — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:54:50 GMT

Position: Actuarial Assistant

Company: Insurance Organization

Location: Australia

Job ID: 15106

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Get into the nuts and bolts of actuarial modelling, reserving and pricing by assisting the Actuaries in the provision of actuarial services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Entitlement to work in Australia on a permanent basis is essential.
- Ability to analyse figures and identify trends
- Desire to solve various actuarial problems
- Sound statistical and actuarial knowledge
- Advanced Excel skills and aptitude in Access, SAS and/or VBA

Reference Code: 1556

For this entry level position, Chubb Group of Insurance Companies is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at Chubb Group of Insurance Companies.

Actuarial Student (Life)

Admin — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:29:49 GMT

Position: Actuarial Student

Company: Insurance Organization

Location: Texas

Job ID: 14969

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Supporting the work of the product actuaries for pricing and implementation of a variety of life and health products.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- College degree.
- SOA exams P and FM minimum.
- Good communication skills required
- Strong mathematical skills required
- Strong knowledge of MS Excel and databases required
- Experience with TAS software is a plus

Reference Code: 0008-4041

For this entry level position, United American Insurance Company is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at United American Insurance Company.

Actuarial Student (Life)

Admin — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:25:31 GMT

Position: Actuarial Student

Company: Consulting Company

Location: Texas

Job ID: 14967

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Pass actuarial exams (minimal requirement of one course per year)
- Develop rapport with staff-level client contacts and administrators
- Direct client questions to the appropriate team member as needed
- Validate and reconcile participant/member data
- Develop strong use of computer systems (e.g. valuation systems and spreadsheets)
- Update valuation runs for minor changes
- Perform basic pension benefit calculations
- Demonstrate flexibility to work additional hours on occasion when client needs dictate
- Draft basic responses to client queries
- With supervision, provide assistance to others on all basic and some more complex pensions related work (specific examples are set out in the Technical Competency/Skills Required section below)

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Academic background in or aptitude for Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Economics or Statistics
- Generally, 0-3 years of actuarial work experience
- Completion of 1 or more exams

Competencies/Skills
- Calculation of liability gains and losses
- Funding Standard Account amortization schedules
- Schedule B with guidance
- PBGC Schedule A with guidance
- Very basic knowledge of funding methods
- Use of valuation software
- Validation and reconciliation of data
- Ability to read and interpret basic plan documents in order to calculate benefits
- Calculation of benefits and factors with guidance
- Basic knowledge of internal guidance
- Excel actuarial add-in functions and PC Annuity Calculator

Reference Code: 014112

For this entry level position, Hewitt Associates LLC is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at Hewitt Associates LLC.

Associate, Actuarial (Life)

Admin — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:22:14 GMT

Position: Associate, Actuarial

Company: Insurance Organization

Location: New Jersey

Job ID: 14964

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Responsible for setting crediting rates for fixed annuities as well as fixed buckets in variable annuities, asset adequacy testing, asset liability management, fixed annuity product development, and operational support for fixed annuities.
- The Candidate will be trained in: basic insurance concepts, basic actuarial projection concepts, financial projection software used by the areas, Visual Basic, Advanced Microsoft Excel and Access
- The Candidate will be strongly encouraged to pursue at least one of the following career paths: Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA), Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

QUALIFICATIONS:

- B.A./B.S. in Mathematics, Finance, Accounting or Economics
- Comfortable with Microsoft Windows environment.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access is a plus.
- Programming Experience in any computer languages is preferred (e.g. Visual Basic, C++, APL, etc.)
- Ability and willingness to learn new programming languages/technologies is a must.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments.
- Strong problem solving skills.
- Strong communication skills

Reference Code: 5888

For this entry level position, Prudential Financial/Ins Co is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at Prudential Financial/Ins Co.

Loss Reserve Analyst (Non-Life)

Admin — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:30:03 GMT

Position: Loss Reserve Analyst

Company: Insurance Organization

Location: Ohio

Job ID: 14925

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Accurately downloading data into Excel models
- Making reasonable judgments regarding future development of losses and LAE by: analyzing the historical data by segment, understanding changes in underwriting and claims handling of the segment, understanding relationships between parameters and testing accuracy of prior selections
- Accurately uploading reserve changes into production
- Communicating results of review with product management, pricing and claims
- Interacting with loss reserving team in the process
- Researching relevant educational material
- Interacting with others in the company
- Completes other projects relating to development and maintenance of actuarial/financial models.
- Analyzing and reporting policy retention
- Analyzing various parameters of reserve development
- Supporting reinsurance programs
- Making enhancements to models and processes
- Creating loss simulation models

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, or related technical or business field and typically 0-2 years of experience
- Strong mathematical, analytical and organizational skills with detail orientation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to learn quickly and apply advanced problem solving skills
- Ability to work well in a team environment with individuals at all levels of the organization
- Intermediate grasp of technical/specialty skills (e.g., actuarial, personal computing, mainframe, etc.)
- Proficient with Excel including macros, and data extraction tools including SAS

Reference Code: 27884

For this entry level position, Progressive Insurance Company is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at Progressive Insurance Company.

Actuarial Analyst (Non-Life)

Admin — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:45:25 GMT

Position: Actuarial Analyst

Company: Reinsurer

Location: New York

Job ID: 14900

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- This is a non-traditional actuarial role.
- The nature of the work is project-oriented, client-focused and problem solving.
- You will be exposed to a very wide range of insurance and reinsurance products, both traditional and non-traditional (e.g. credit enhancement, residual value, financial guarantee).
- You will become familiar with the company’s tools and approach, contribute to its development, and present the company’s solutions and services to our clients.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelors degree in Mathematics or a related field.
- Hands-on and leads by example.
- Strong computer and analytic skills are important, but equally, we are looking for someone with enthusiasm and a strong desire to learn and to contribute.
- Highly motivated, creative individual who is most comfortable in a team-oriented framework.

Reference Code: 24782

For this entry level position, Aon Re Worldwide is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at Aon Re Worldwide.

Entry-Level Actuarial Associate (Life)

Admin — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:25:53 GMT

Position: Entry-Level Actuarial Associate

Company: Insurance Organization

Location: New Jersey

Job ID: 14878

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Soliciting and analyzing reinsurance bids
- Negotiating issues with reinsurers
- Preparing Letters of Intent and Treaties
- Documenting reinsurance rules and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Undergraduate degree in a mathematics, finance, or accounting related field preferred.
- Aptitude for math and strong analytical skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Firm working knowledge of MS Excel and Word.

Reference Code: 5832

For this entry level position, Prudential Financial/Ins Co is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at Prudential Financial/Ins Co.

Actuarial Student (Life)

Admin — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:45:52 GMT

Position: Actuarial Student

Company: Insurance Organization

Location: Pennsylvania

Job ID: 14874

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Develop summary of data to support quarterly loss experience analysis for distribution to Underwriting and Claims.
- Support development of in depth loss experience analysis to drive continuous improvements to manual rate basis and rating/underwriting structure and practices.
- Gather data to enable reporting of case level adjustments to manual rate basis.
- Develop summaries of persistency results by selected parameters.
- Gather and summarize data needed to support periodic expense reviews.
- Develop reports summarizing financial results by critical parameters including sales office, broker, and client.
- Develop and maintain actuarial databases required to perform desired analyses.
- Provide data summaries to support pricing and product development projects as required.
- Provide ad hoc support to Sales and/or Underwriting as required.
- Continuous progress on actuarial exams.
- All other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Undergraduate degree preferably in Actuarial Science, Math, Statistics, or other programs focused on quantitative analysis.
- Completion of 1-3 Society of Actuaries exams.
- Skilled in spreadsheet and database software usage.
- Ability to consolidate large amounts of data to help identify key findings.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Must be able to read and interpret complex charts and statistics from printed sources.
- Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

Reference Code: 8021

For this entry level position, Reliance Standard Life Ins. Co. is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at Reliance Standard Life Ins. Co..

Actuarial Student (Life)

Admin — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:09:28 GMT

Position: Actuarial Student

Company: Insurance Organization

Location: Connecticut

Job ID: 14856

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Perform financial, statistical and mathematical analysis applying generally accepted accounting principles and related financial criteria.
- Make initial determinations on reserves and surplus forecasts for client areas.
- Prepare actuarial exhibits (schedules of statistics), financial statements, reserves, documenting/verifying the factors used in related computations to achieve profitability and growth goals.
- Provide actuarial analyses, responses and communications to product areas.
- Focus on the actuarial modeling which will be used for C-3 Phase 2 RBC, VACARVM, economic capital and embedded value primarily through use of Prophet and ATLAS.
- Interface with hedging /reinsurance area to develop, test and document hedge modeling and reinsurance modeling with Prophet.
- Interface with asset/liability areas to support cash flow testing in Prophet from an asset modeling perspective and to enhance asset modeling capabilities
- Support general modeling development efforts in Prophet Back-up valuation
- Support actuary for SOX review of periodic results reporting
- Support, as needed, periodic and ad hoc request efforts
- Understand ATLAS modeling sufficiently to cross check versus Prophet and support fair value calculations for FAS 157

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Proficiency in Word & Excel
- Knowledge of Prophet, ATLAS or Moses would be a plus
- Ability to quickly learn actuarial software packages (Prophet, ArcVal, ATLAS)
- Attention to detail, organization and documentation
- Ability to look at data analytically
- Ability to work as part of a team Good communications skills

Reference Code: 0002-NC50086495_001

For this entry level position, MassMutual Financial Group is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at MassMutual Financial Group.

Pension Admin Analyst (Life)

Admin — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:20:26 GMT

Position: Pension Admin Analyst

Company: Consulting Company

Location: Illinois

Job ID: 14842

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Perform benefit calculations
- Respond to participant/member calls and facilitate requests
- Consult with participants/members on pension plan provisions and payment elections
- Handle benefit plan administration and management of special projects associated with defined benefit plans for various clients
- Review participant/member data and clean it up if information is missing or inaccurate
- Maintain client databases and benefit calculation log
- Coordinate monthly pension payments with trustee
- Assist with the testing of the system for new clients according to the plan provisions and administrative requirements
- Customize employee communication material
- Maintain current knowledge of client specific plan provisions
- Broaden knowledge of defined benefit administration rules
- Administrative support

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
- Basic spreadsheet knowledge preferred, but not required (i.e. Excel)
- Basic database knowledge preferred, but not required (i.e. Access)
- Defined benefits experience preferred but not required

Reference Code: 013887

For this entry level position, Hewitt Associates LLC is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at Hewitt Associates LLC.

Actuarial Student (Life)

Admin — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:56:08 GMT

Position: Actuarial Student

Company: Consulting Company

Location: Minnesota

Job ID: 11734

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Analyzing data and producing reports using spreadsheets and databases,
- Drafting written reports and other correspondence,
- Assisting with research and marketing projects
- Progress towards the completion of actuarial exams.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.5+
- Working knowledge of database applications, Access, SAS, SQL
- Computer programming experience.
- Strong technical and analytical skills,
- Good communication skills,
- Working knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software,
- At least one SOA/CAS exam passed.

Reference Code:

For this entry level position, Milliman Inc is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at Milliman Inc.

Entry Level Actuarial Associate (Life)

Admin — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:46:22 GMT

Position: Entry Level Actuarial Associate

Company: Insurance Organization

Location: New Jersey

Job ID: 14750

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Development and maintenance of the actuarial software used to meet the business’s inforce modeling needs.
- Responsible for building, enhancing, and maintaining the models used for asset adequacy testing, C-3 risk-based-capital analysis, the business forecast and planning process, and economic capital analysis.
- The Candidate will be trained in: basic insurance concepts, basic actuarial projection concepts, the financial projection software used by the areas, Visual Basic, Advanced Microsoft Excel and Access, Microsoft SQL server
- Strongly encouraged to pursue at least one of the following career paths: Microsoft Certified Application Developer/Solution Developer/Database Administrator (MCAD, MCSD, MCDBA), Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA), Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI) and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU)/Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)

QUALIFICATIONS:

- B.A./B.S. in Mathematics or Computer Science.
- At least one college level algebra course is required (e.g. Linear Algebra).
- Mathematical logic or Abstract Algebra course work will be a plus.
- Calculus I & II courses are required, Real Analysis or Topology is a plus.
- Comfortable with Microsoft Windows environment.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access is a plus.
- Programming Experience in any computer languages is preferred (e.g. Visual Basic, C++, APL, etc.)
- Ability and willingness to learn new programming languages/technologies is a must.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments.
- Strong problem solving skills.
- Strong communication skills

Reference Code: 5804

For this entry level position, Prudential Financial/Ins Co is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at Prudential Financial/Ins Co.

Actuarial Student (Life)

Admin — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:40:12 GMT

Position: Actuarial Student

Company: Insurance Organization

Location: Alabama

Job ID: 14728

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Assist the senior actuaries in the creation and maintenance of models used for the pricing of life and annuity products. This includes, but is not limited to: developing new and updating existing pricing models, setting pricing assumptions, performing profit runs, populating results templates, balancing and checking the accuracy of reports, examining the sensitivity of profit measures to various assumptions, and performing stochastic analysis
- Interact with other areas as needed in order to modify models to properly develop financial measurements according to actual practice.
- Develop an understanding of the company's operations and the impact that product development has upon them.
- Establish relationships with, proactively communicating with, and providing service to various organizations within the company.
- Interact with and providing actuarial support to the implementation and systems areas as needed.
- Perform special projects and other duties as assigned by the manager.
- Maintain good standing in the Actuarial Student Program by taking and passing exams administered by the Society of Actuaries.
- Model development is currently performed using the Prophet platform.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, or other quantitative field from an accredited college or university or related equivalent work experience.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
- Ability to work in and contribute to a team environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills using the English language
- Minimum of 1 actuarial exam from the Society of Actuaries with the intent to be credentialed.
- Excellent PC skills, to include Excel, Word and Access. Ability to perform financial calculations in Excel is highly preferred.
- Experience with Prophet pricing systems is a plus.

Reference Code: 1209

For this entry level position, Protective Life Corp. is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at Protective Life Corp..

Senior Actuarial Services Assistant (Life)

Admin — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:17:17 GMT

Position: Senior Actuarial Services Assistant

Company: Insurance Organization

Location: New York

Job ID: 14702

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Assist with the development of data used in financial reporting.
- Under supervision, review and develop certain quarterly reports.
- Develop or modify database queries used to access data and facilitate reporting.
- Assist direct supervisor in working with the Valuation Actuary and Financial reporting areas

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor degree
- Strong organization skills
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Good computer skills in Access and Excel (position will entail major use of both)
- Good oral and written Communication skills

Reference Code: 3098BR

For this entry level position, New York Life Insurance Company is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at New York Life Insurance Company.

Actuarial Student (Life)

Admin — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:56:20 GMT

Position: Actuarial Student

Company: Insurance Organization

Location: New York

Job ID: 14684

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Under limited supervision, applies the appropriate actuarial analytical tools to the data and performs preliminary actuarial and statistical analysis.
- Updates actuarial models as directed.
- Collects and refines appropriate data for actuarial analysis and ensures its reasonableness and accuracy, in addition to identifying and resolving errors.
- Ability to suggest creative methods to enhance the effectiveness of processes and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- At least one actuarial exam completed
- Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong PC skills and good problem-solving skills
- Skilled with Microsoft software such as Excel, Access, Visual Basic and Word
- Knowledge of actuarial and statistical modeling techniques used in actuarial projections

Reference Code: 35206

For this entry level position, Wellpoint Health Networks Inc is not accepting resumes from recruiting companies. We therefore recommend that you apply directly for this position at Wellpoint Health Networks Inc.