Actuarial Manager

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Illinois seeks a seasoned actuary to lead client workstreams addressing insurance challenges and to drive modernization, automation, and AI-enabled analytics. You will analyze large datasets, refine models, and translate findings into executive-ready recommendations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deploy scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes delivering high-quality deliverables, adhering to regulatory standards, and mentoring junior staff in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, or a related field
• 3+ years of actuarial experience
• Commitment to pursuing CAS actuarial credentials
• Minimum of 5 passed actuarial exams
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and intellectual curiosity
• Advanced Excel for data analysis and reporting
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and meet project objectives and deadlines
• Experience utilizing AI technologies for modeling and analytics
• Knowledge of Python, R, and SQL
• Must work in the local office or onsite with clients at least three days per week

Responsibilities

• Lead discrete workstreams within client engagements addressing complex insurance challenges
• Support actuarial modernization, process automation, AI-enabled workflows, model transformation, data modernization, and operating model improvement
• Analyze large and complex datasets to identify insights, trends, and opportunities
• Develop, evaluate, and refine actuarial methodologies, assumptions, models, and analyses
• Advise client stakeholders and translate analytical findings into practical recommendations and executive-ready insights
• Partner with actuaries, engineers, data scientists, and other specialists to develop scalable technical solutions
• Validate outputs and support implementation
• Own the quality and accuracy of assigned deliverables
• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and professional standards
• Contribute to new tools, methodologies, automation, AI-enabled solutions, and delivery approaches
• Provide guidance to junior colleagues and contribute to team learning and innovation

Skills

Actuarial Methodologies

Data Analysis

AI Technologies

Python

SQL

Advanced Excel

Problem-Solving

Verbal Communication

Education

BA/BS in Actuarial Science

Tools

SQL

Excel

BI Tools

Job description

• Lead discrete workstreams within client engagements addressing complex insurance challenges


• Support actuarial modernization, process automation, AI-enabled workflows, model transformation, data modernization, and operating model improvement


• Analyze large and complex datasets to identify insights, trends, and opportunities


• Develop, evaluate, and refine actuarial methodologies, assumptions, models, and analyses


• Advise client stakeholders and translate analytical findings into practical recommendations and executive-ready insights


• Partner with actuaries, engineers, data scientists, and other specialists to develop scalable technical solutions


• Validate outputs and support implementation


• Own the quality and accuracy of assigned deliverables


• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and professional standards


• Contribute to new tools, methodologies, automation, AI-enabled solutions, and delivery approaches


• Provide guidance to junior colleagues and contribute to team learning and innovation

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, or a related field


• 3+ years of actuarial experience


• Commitment to pursuing CAS actuarial credentials


• Minimum of 5 passed actuarial exams


• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills


• Strong problem-solving capabilities and intellectual curiosity


• Advanced Excel for data analysis and reporting


• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and meet project objectives and deadlines


• Experience utilizing AI technologies for modeling and analytics


• Knowledge of Python, R, and SQL


• Must work in the local office or onsite with clients at least three days per week

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in actuarial methodologies, data analysis, and AI-enabled solutions while effectively communicating insights and recommendations to stakeholders. Proven ability to lead projects, ensure quality deliverables, and mentor junior colleagues in a collaborative environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Actuarial Methodologies


• Data Analysis


• AI Technologies


• Python


• Advanced Excel

Hard Skills

• Actuarial Science


• Mathematics


• Statistics


• Economics


• Finance


• Data Modernization


• Process Automation


• Model Transformation


• SQL


• Problem-Solving

Soft Skills

• Verbal Communication


• Written Communication


• Intellectual Curiosity


• Team Collaboration


• Task Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• CAS Actuarial Credentials


• Passed Actuarial Exams

Industry Keywords

• Insurance Challenges


• Regulatory Requirements


• Professional Standards


• Scalable Technical Solutions


• Automation