Actuarial Data Engineer

Kemper Corporation; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kemper Auto seeks a Resident Actuarial Engineer to integrate solution development and data engineering within actuarial processes. The role involves developing data-driven pricing strategies for auto insurance products, ensuring collaboration with the actuarial team and compliance with data governance protocols.

Benefits

Health and dental plans

Retirement plans with 401(k) match

Tuition Assistance

Paid certifications

Community involvement opportunities

Generous paid time off

Employee discounts through Kemper Perks

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in solution or data engineering.
• Experience supporting advanced analytics in an actuarial role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain actuarial capabilities and data solutions.
• Collaborate with actuarial team to provide data solutions for pricing.
• Contribute to the adoption of advanced analytics for process improvement.

Skills

Python

Data Analysis

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Data Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics

Tools

SAS

Amazon SageMaker

Tableau

Power BI

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.

Job Summary

Kemper Auto is seeking a highly skilled Resident Actuarial Engineer to integrate solution development and data engineering practices within actuarial processes. This role bridges actuarial science, solution development, and advanced data engineering, ensuring data-driven decision-making is enabled through an ecosystem of capabilities built in seamless collaboration with the actuarial team. The ideal candidate will contribute to the development, maintenance, and implementation of data-driven pricing strategies for personal and commercial auto insurance products, ensuring the accurate, actionable use of data to drive our business forward.

Responsibilities

1. Actuarial Solution Development: Develop and maintain a suite of actuarial capabilities, including processes for portfolio re-rating to understand the impact of proposed changes and expected performance. Develop solutions using Python in a cloud-based ecosystem.
2. Actuarial Data Support: Collaborate with the actuarial team to provide data solutions for pricing through advanced analytics and automation tools, ensuring alignment with actuarial methodologies and business requirements. Work closely with data solutions teams to ensure data is structured for consumption by the actuarial team and that data requirements are fully articulated. Ensure data is ingested into the actuarial ecosystem in a governed and controlled manner.
3. Innovation and Optimization: Contribute to the adoption of advanced analytics to improve actuarial processes, optimize data workflows, and identify and resolve inefficiencies. Develop scalable programming solutions and implement data strategies aligned with organizational objectives and KPIs. Automate and streamline processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
4. Data Governance & Compliance: Support the establishment and adherence to data governance protocols to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Safeguard data security and maintain accuracy and integrity by following industry and actuarial best practices.
5. Collaboration: Work closely with the actuarial team to align data and pricing strategies with business objectives. Recognize system opportunities or issues during data analysis and communicate them to technology partners. Support team members and stakeholders to enhance understanding and adoption of pricing technologies.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field.
2. 3+ years of experience in solution or data engineering, data analysis, or similar roles. Familiarity with actuarial principles, insurance data structures, regulatory requirements, and reporting standards.
3. 3+ years experience in Python development, creating applications with clean code techniques.
4. SAS proficiency is a plus.
5. Test-driven development experience is a plus.
6. Experience with Amazon SageMaker is a plus.
7. Knowledge of data manipulation techniques and ingestion patterns.
8. Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
9. Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI.
10. Experience supporting advanced analytics in an actuarial or research engineering role.
11. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with a results-oriented mindset.
12. Excellent communication skills to translate business needs into technical solutions.
13. Proven track record in large-scale data-driven projects.

What We Offer

1. Competitive salary and benefits package.
2. Opportunities for professional growth.
3. A dynamic environment at the intersection of data engineering and actuarial science.

This role offers the opportunity to innovate and redefine how data is leveraged in the actuarial domain. Join us to shape the future of actuarial data engineering!

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability, or any other protected status. We are committed to diversity and equality. Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or staffing agencies. All resumes submitted unsolicited will be considered property of Kemper.

Kemper will never request personal information via text or email. We do not use external messaging apps like WireApp or Skype for communication. If you receive such messages, delete them.

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About Us

Kemper at a Glance

The Kemper family of companies is a leading specialized insurer with approximately $13 billion in assets. We provide affordable, personalized insurance solutions to individuals, families, and businesses through Kemper Auto and Kemper Life. Serving over 4.8 million policies with around 22,200 agents and brokers, and about 7,500 employees, we are committed to meeting our customers' needs. Learn more at Kemper.com.

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We value diversity and strive to be an employer of choice. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.

Our employees enjoy great benefits:

• Health and dental plans within the first month.
• Retirement plans with 401(k) match, Health Spending Accounts, and more.
• Tuition Assistance, paid certifications, and continuing education.
• Community involvement through United Way and volunteer programs.
• Generous paid time off and business casual dress code.
• Employee discounts for shopping, dining, and travel through Kemper Perks.