Associate

WTW group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Willis Towers Watson US LLC in Atlanta, GA, seeks an Associate in Corporate Risk & Broking (CRB) to develop actuarial models (reserving, funding, benchmarking) and to analyze data for client deliverables. The role emphasizes automation, web apps via RShiny, and collaboration with clients and colleagues.

The position requires a quantitative bachelor’s degree and at least one year in actuarial analytics, with experience in ML, Python/R, big data, and Azure tools. A CAS exam track is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Mathematics, Actuarial Science or a related quantitative field.
• 1 year of experience in a related Property & Casualty Actuarial Analyst role.
• 1 year of data management and automation in R, SQL or VBA.
• 1 year of Machine Learning; Tree-based models and Neural Networks.
• 1 year of RShiny for web apps.
• 1 year of Databricks, Synapse, or other Azure services.
• 1 year of GitHub or similar codebase tools.
• 1 year of predictive modeling.
• 1 year with Emblem and Radar software.
• 1 year of big data experience.
• 1 year coding in Python and R.
• 1 year with Power BI.
• Three exams toward CAS designation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and use actuarial models for reserving, funding analyses and benchmarking.
• Reconcile and analyze data; communicate with clients to resolve data issues.
• Create client deliverables using spreadsheets and databases.
• Streamline processes using technical skills.
• Develop client communications and reports.
• Present results to colleagues and clients.
• Review work of junior actuarial analysts.
• Assist with onboarding new hires as a buddy.

Skills

Data manipulation (R/SQL)

Machine learning models

Python & R scripting

Big data experience

Predictive modeling

Power BI

Web apps with RShiny

GitHub / code management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or Actuarial Science

Tools

R/Shiny

Databricks

Synapse

Azure services

Emblem

Radar

SQL

Python

Power BI

GitHub

Job description

Description

WTW is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that provides data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Utilizing the global view and local expertise of our approximately 47,000 colleagues serving more than 140 countries and markets, we help organizations sharpen strategies, enhance resilience, motivate workforces and maximize performance. We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals.

The Business

The Corporate Risk & Broking (‘CRB’) business places more than $34 billion of premiums into the insurance markets on an annual basis and delivers integrated global solutions tailored to client needs. This is underpinned by data and analytics through a balanced matrix of global lines of business and local Property and Casualty businesses, across four geographical areas: North America, Great Britain, Western Europe and International. Globally, and across the businesses, our specialized and data-driven approach is underpinned by our risk analytics and climate analytics propositions.

The Role

DUTIES:

• Associate within the Corporate Risk and Broking (CRB) line of business at Willis Towers Watson US LLC in Atlanta, GA.

• Develop and use actuarial models for reserving, funding analyses, pro forma financial modelling and benchmarking.

• Reconcile and analyze data and communicate with clients to resolve data issues.

• Conduct problem-solving using spreadsheets, databases and other resources to produce client deliverables.

• Leverage technical skills to assist with the streamlining of processes.

• Develop client communications, including reports and other correspondence.

• Present results to colleagues and clients.

• Review the work of junior actuarial analysts.

• Train entry level hires and partner with them as a \"buddy\" to facilitate their on-boarding.

Qualifications

The Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Mathematics, Actuarial Science or a related quantitative field.

• One (1) year of experience in a related Property & Casualty Actuarial Analyst role.

• One (1) year of experience managing data and automating complex data manipulation tasks in R, SQL or other programming languages such as VBA.

• One (1) year of experience building and working with Machine Learning Models such as Tree-Based models and Neural Networks.

• One (1) year of experience working with RShiny for building web applications.

• One (1) year of experience working with Databricks, Synapse, or other Azure services.

• One (1) year of experience working with GitHub or similar codebase management tools.

• One (1) year of predictive modeling experience.

• One (1) year of experience with Emblem and Radar software.

• One (1) year of experience working with big data.

• One (1) year of experience coding and developing in scripting and object-oriented programming languages such as Python and R.

• One (1) year of experience with Power BI.

• Passage of at least three (3) exams towards designation as an Associate in the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS).