Actuary Lead

USAA; San Antonio (TX); Remote; USD 164,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Actuary Lead to leverage broad actuarial knowledge in pricing, reserving, and analytics. This role involves applying advanced statistical techniques and leading cross-functional initiatives to drive innovation and inform strategic decisions. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a passion for innovative actuarial work. With a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact while working remotely within the continental U.S.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Pension Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Volunteer Hours

Professional Development

Qualifications

• 8+ years of actuarial experience with ACAS or FCAS credential.
• Expertise in statistical techniques and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions for complex actuarial problems and lead projects.
• Communicate data-driven insights effectively to stakeholders.

Skills

Actuarial Expertise

Statistical Techniques

Data Analysis

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

ACAS or FCAS Credential

Tools

Python

R

SQL

SAS

BI Tools

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.

The Opportunity
As a dedicated Credentialed Actuary Lead, you will leverage broad actuarial knowledge in practice areas such as pricing, reserving, modeling, catastrophe risk, claims analytics, or product management to solve complex problems that impact business results at the line of business (LOB) level.

There are two available positions: one on the Forecasting Team and another on the Auto Indications Team.

If on the Forecasting Team, responsibilities include providing projections for forecast processes and communicating results to inform strategic decisions, as well as driving innovation across lines (Auto, Home, & Specialty) through analysis and communication.

If on the Auto Indications Team, responsibilities include process standardization, automation, and working with regional/state actuaries to implement indication results.

This position is remote within the continental U.S. with occasional travel.

What You'll Do

1. Apply actuarial expertise to develop solutions for complex problems, including designing rate level indications, machine learning applications, catastrophe models, and reserving methodologies.
2. Utilize advanced statistical techniques to support decision-making.
3. Lead actuarial projects such as pricing methodologies or reporting tools.
4. Provide technical expertise and influence stakeholders.
5. Lead cross-functional initiatives and partner with IT for technical standards.
6. Manage vendor relationships.
7. Translate strategic goals into tactical solutions.
8. Stay informed on market trends and develop strategies accordingly.
9. Communicate data-driven insights effectively to diverse audiences, including executives.
10. Manage risks in accordance with policies and procedures.

What You Have

1. Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of related experience.
2. 8 years of actuarial or analytical experience with ACAS credential or 6 years with FCAS credential.
3. Expertise in actuarial, mathematical, and statistical techniques.
4. Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Python, R, SQL, SAS, BI tools.
5. Experience communicating complex analyses to leadership.

What Sets You Apart

1. FCAS credential.
2. Leadership experience and mentorship skills.
3. Passion for innovative actuarial work.
4. Pricing expertise with various methodologies.
5. Ability to translate analytics into visualizations and presentations.
6. Experience managing multiple projects and priorities.
7. Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
8. Experience in process improvement and workflow automation.
9. US military experience or military spouse/domestic partner status.

Compensation range: $164,780 - $314,960.

USAA does not sponsor visas for this role. Please do not apply if you require immigration support.

Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, paid time off, volunteer hours, and professional development.

Applications are accepted continuously until the position is filled.