Actuary

iHire; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 127,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a credentialed Actuary on the Forecasting Team, where you will apply advanced actuarial techniques to drive strategic decision-making. This role offers the chance to mentor junior analysts and work on impactful projects while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Pension

Life Insurance

Parental Benefits

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 4 years of actuarial or analytical business experience.
• Experience communicating complex solutions to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced actuarial knowledge to complete complex projects.
• Lead special projects and develop new methodologies.
• Train new team members on actuarial methodologies.

Skills

Actuarial Knowledge

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society

Tools

Python

R

SQL

SAS

Job description

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Why USAA?

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service, and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values—honesty, integrity, loyalty, and service—define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

The Opportunity

As a dedicated credentialed Actuary on the Forecasting Team, you will provide accurate and insightful projections for forecast processes and communicate results to key business partners at all levels to drive strategic decision-making. You will also mentor and guide junior team members to foster a culture of learning and development.

Additional responsibilities may include leveraging advanced pricing knowledge to lead and complete broad, complex projects with countrywide product-level impact.

This position can work remotely in the continental U.S. with occasional business travel.

What You'll Do

• Apply advanced actuarial knowledge to complete broad and complex projects, such as evaluating methodologies for pricing new discounts, developing regulatory-compliant approaches, monitoring model performance, translating business problems into technical solutions, and running catastrophe models to support critical activities.
• Utilize advanced actuarial, mathematical, or statistical techniques to support decision-making.
• Lead special projects, including developing new methodologies or reporting tools.
• Train new team members on relevant actuarial methodologies.
• Apply deep understanding of supported products, stakeholder needs, and industry trends to solve unstructured business problems.
• Identify and address compliance gaps and process improvements, recommending solutions to mitigate risks.
• Represent the Actuary in cross-functional efforts.
• Develop written communications and presentations to convey data-driven solutions to broad audiences, including executive leadership.
• Ensure risks are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in line with policies and procedures.

What You Have

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of related actuarial/business/analytical experience in lieu of degree.
• 4 years of actuarial or analytical business experience.
• Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society (ACAS) credential.
• Advanced skills in relevant actuarial, mathematical, and statistical techniques supporting fact-based decision-making.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Python, R, SQL, SAS, BI tools, and industry data and methods, with the ability to connect insights to business problems.
• Experience communicating complex solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership.

What Sets You Apart

• A passion for innovative actuarial work and mentoring less experienced analysts.
• Strong actuarial pricing expertise with various methodologies and models.
• Ability to translate analytics into visualizations and present results concisely to leadership.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities through strong partnerships.
• Problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytic skills.
• Ability to improve processes and create workflows to enhance productivity.
• US military experience through service or as a military spouse/domestic partner.

Compensation range: $127,310 - $243,340.

USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Do not apply if you require immigration support.

Salary is based on experience and market data, and may vary by location. Employees may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, paid time off, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination.