Senior Actuarial Analyst

Jobtailor; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Actuary to lead quarterly and annual loss and LAE reserve analyses for P&C lines. You will develop recommendations for carried reserves, analyze loss development patterns, and explain reserve movements with clear rationale for management and audits.

The role requires 5+ years in P&C reserving, CAS credential pursuit, advanced Excel, and proficiency in ResQ/Arius/SAS/R. Collaboration with Finance, Claims, Underwriting, and Pricing is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years actuarial experience focused on P&C reserving.
• Active pursuit of CAS credentials (e.g., 4+ exams passed, nearing ACAS).
• Solid knowledge of U.S. P&C reserving techniques and standard actuarial methodologies.
• Advanced Excel; working knowledge of ResQ, Arius, SAS, R, or similar.
• Programming, data querying, or automation experience (SQL, R, Python, VBA).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to explain analytical findings to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform quarterly and annual loss and LAE reserve analyses for assigned P&C lines of business using actuarial best practices
• Develop and prepare recommendations for carried reserves, including detailed rationale for management and audit review
• Independently analyze loss development patterns, trends, tail factors, and large loss activity
• Identify emerging issues and proactively explain reserve movements, variability, and key drivers
• Conduct deep-dive analyses on specific segments, coverages, and accident years as needed
• Support statutory, GAAP, and management reporting processes
• Prepare comprehensive actuarial exhibits, documentation, and reserve memos
• Partner with Finance on close processes, variance analysis, and earnings commentary
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, SOX documentation, and governance standards
• Work closely with Claims to understand operational drivers of loss emergence and incorporate findings into analyses
• Collaborate with Underwriting and Pricing to provide data-driven feedback on loss experience and profitability
• Support reinsurance reserving, commutations, and ceded analyses
• Contribute to the enhancement of reserving methodologies, tools, and automation

Skills

Loss/LAE reserve analysis

Variance analysis

Data querying

Automation experience

Programming

Statistical analysis

Excel proficiency

SQL

Python

VBA

R

P&C reserving

CAS credentials

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or related field

Tools

ResQ

Arius

SAS

R

SQL

Python

VBA

Job description

• Perform quarterly and annual loss and LAE reserve analyses for assigned P&C lines of business using actuarial best practices
• Develop and prepare recommendations for carried reserves, including detailed rationale for management and audit review
• Independently analyze loss development patterns, trends, tail factors, and large loss activity
• Identify emerging issues and proactively explain reserve movements, variability, and key drivers
• Conduct deep-dive analyses on specific segments, coverages, and accident years as needed
• Support statutory, GAAP, and management reporting processes
• Prepare comprehensive actuarial exhibits, documentation, and reserve memos
• Partner with Finance on close processes, variance analysis, and earnings commentary
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, SOX documentation, and governance standards
• Work closely with Claims to understand operational drivers of loss emergence and incorporate findings into analyses
• Collaborate with Underwriting and Pricing to provide data-driven feedback on loss experience and profitability
• Support reinsurance reserving, commutations, and ceded analyses
• Contribute to the enhancement of reserving methodologies, tools, and automation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or a related quantitative field
• Minimum of 5 years of actuarial experience, with a dedicated focus on P&C reserving
• Active pursuit of Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) credentials (e.g., 4+ exams passed, nearing ACAS designation)
• Solid knowledge of U.S. P&C reserving techniques and standard actuarial methodologies
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; working knowledge of actuarial software (e.g., ResQ, Arius, SAS, R, or similar)
• Programming, data querying, or automation experience (e.g., SQL, R, Python, VBA)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain analytical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in P&C reserving, including loss and LAE reserve analyses, while effectively communicating complex findings to diverse stakeholders. Proficient in actuarial methodologies and tools, with a strong focus on enhancing reserving processes and compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• P&C Reserving
• Actuarial Methodologies
• Loss Development Analysis
• Excel Proficiency
• CAS Credentials

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Loss And LAE Reserve Analysis
• Statutory Reporting
• GAAP Reporting
• Data Querying
• Automation Experience
• Programming
• Statistical Analysis
• Variance Analysis
• Deep-Dive Analysis
• Emerging Issues Identification

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Analytical Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

• Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) Credentials

Industry Keywords

• P&C Lines Of Business
• Internal Controls
• SOX Documentation
• Governance Standards
• Reinsurance Reserving

Tools & Technologies

• Excel
• ResQ
• Arius
• SAS
• R
• SQL
• Python
• VBA