Senior Actuarial Associate

New York Life; New York (NY); Remote; USD 85,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Life seeks a Senior Associate in Data Visualization & Analytics to join its FP&A Transformation & Finance Data Strategy team. The role focuses on developing interactive dashboards, translating data into visual stories, and collaborating with various business units to enhance data-driven decision-making.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible leave programs

Adoption assistance

Student loan repayment programs

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in Finance, Analytics, or Data Visualization, preferably in insurance or financial services.
• Proficiency in SQL for querying large and complex data sets.
• Experience in at least one major BI tool (Tableau strongly preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced interactive dashboards and visual analytics for Finance teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and iterate on high-impact use cases.
• Mentor peers across Finance on best practices in data visualization and self-service analytics.

Skills

Data Visualization

SQL

Communication

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Amazon QuickSight

Python

Job description

Location Designation:Fully Remote

Our New York Life culture has laid the foundation for over 180 years of commitment to our employees, agents, policy owners, and the communities where we live and work. Here you become a valued part of a welcoming, inclusive, and caring organization with a long-standing legacy in stability and growth. The strength revolves around our diversified, multi-dimensional business portfolio that goes beyond life insurance.

As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide an environment where you can explore your career ambitions, offering opportunities to tackle meaningful challenges and stretch your skills while balancing work and life priorities. You will be part of an inclusive team guided by our belief to always be there for each other–providing the support and flexibility to grow and reach new heights while making an impact in the lives of others.

You are our future, and we commit to investing in you accordingly.

Join Corporate Finance where expertise meets strategic impact. Partner with diverse business units, providing financial insights and guiding sound decision-making. You'll work collaboratively to ensure data accuracy, implement robust controls and safeguard policy owners’ interests. Become part of a team dedicated to financial stewardship, enabling business performance and paving the way for a secure future for generations to come.

New York Life is on a journey to transform its Finance organization into a modern, insight-driven, and AI-enabled strategic partner. As part of this evolution, we are seeking a Senior Associate, Data Visualization & Analytics to join our FP&A Transformation & Finance Data Strategy team. This individual will play a key role in shaping the way Finance visualizes and interacts with data, builds analytical tools, and delivers insights that drive smarter business decisions.

This is a highly visible role with significant opportunities to work across Finance alongside NYL’s Strategic Capabilities teams, as well as to engage with advanced analytical tooling

What You’ll Do:

• Design and develop advanced interactive dashboards and visual analytics to support FP&A, Actuarial, and broader Finance teams.
• Translate complex data and analytical outputs into clear, intuitive, and actionable visual stories for business and Finance stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and iterate on high-impact use cases (e.g., reserve sensitivity, lapse analytics, expense drivers).
• Act as a subject matter expert in modern BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, QuickSight) and visualization best practices.
• Support the integration of AI-enabled insights and natural language querying tools into visual dashboards and reporting solutions.
• Build and deploy Python-based Streamlit apps to augment traditional BI dashboards where needed.
• Write and optimize SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and exploration.
• Proactively recommend new tools and techniques to enhance Finance’s data storytelling capabilities.
• Mentor peers across Finance on best practices in data visualization and self-service analytics.

What You’ll Bring:

• 4–7 years of experience in Finance, Analytics, Data Visualization, or a related field, preferably in insurance or financial services.
• Proficiency in SQL for querying large and complex data sets.
• Experience in at least one major BI tool: Tableau (strongly preferred), Power BI, or Amazon QuickSight.
• Familiarity with Python, especially in the context of data visualization (e.g., Plotly, Streamlit, Seaborn) or scripting for automation.
• Exposure to AI/ML concepts or experience working alongside data science teams is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, cross-functional environments with minimal oversight.
• Strong communication and soft skills – able to explain data insights clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Highly motivated, curious, and a self-starter who enjoys learning and innovating in evolving technical environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field preferred; advanced degree a plus.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools like AWS Bedrock, Python-based web apps, and enterprise-scale BI platforms.
• A role at the intersection of Finance, AI, and Technology during a foundational period of enterprise transformation.
• High-impact work that drives strategic decisions, with visibility to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• A chance to shape the future of data literacy and visualization excellence across New York Life’s Finance organization.

Pay Transparency

Salary Range:$85,000-$145,000

Overtime eligible:Exempt

Discretionary bonus eligible:Yes

Sales bonus eligible:No

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Our Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.Click hereto discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life’s leadership in this space.

Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by theFoundation.We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.

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Job Requisition ID: 92079