Sr. Associate Actuary – Risk Analytics

Resolution Life; New York (NY); On-site; USD 114,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Resolution Life US is seeking an experienced risk analytics professional to produce quarterly and annual risk analytics, ensuring alignment with our risk appetite and communicating results to senior management.

You will collaborate with Investment, Finance, and Actuarial teams to refine modeling methodologies and stress calibrations, and you will translate complex risk concepts for non-technical stakeholders across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science or related field plus actuarial designation.
• Experience with risk analytics, stress testing, and regulatory knowledge.
• Ability to collaborate across Investment, Finance, and Actuarial teams.

Responsibilities

• Produce comprehensive risk analytics quarterly and annually aligned to risk appetite.
• Report results to senior management with clear implications.
• Refine risk modeling methodologies, calculations, and stress calibrations.
• Review stress testing against events to improve framework accuracy.
• Support enhanced risk reporting across multiple accounting bases with stress tests.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Prioritization

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science

ASA designation or similar

Job description

Profile Responsibilities

• Produce a comprehensive suite of risk analytics on a quarterly and annual basis and gauge alignment of results with company risk appetite. Effectively report on results to senior management.
• Collaborate with the Investment, Finance, and Actuarial teams to refine risk modeling methodologies, calculations, and stress calibrations to best inform business decisions and provide insights into potential real-life impacts.
• Review stress testing results against actual market and insurance risk events to improve accuracy of stress testing framework.
• Support the enhancement of risk reporting capabilities at the company and local entity levels across multiple accounting bases, with strong stress and scenario testing across various measures including capital, liquidity, and value.
• Ensure stress testing models are built using robust actuarial and statistical methodologies and are fit for purpose.
• Interact with senior management to facilitate understanding of risk metric results, key sensitivities, and implications for critical business decisions.
• Communicate complex risk modeling concepts and results to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Finance, or other related field.
• Associate of the Society of Actuaries, or similar designation, with 5+ years of experience.
• Ability to dive into technical details and do hands-on-work while thinking strategically and improving processes.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively partner with key stakeholders across the company.
• Good understanding of actuarial principles, risk modeling techniques, financial theory, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic organization.
• Experience with both US and Bermuda insurance regulations is an asset.

Location

West Chester, PA

Resolution Life US is committed to disclosing a reasonable estimate of the base salary for our job roles. These estimates consider a wide range of factors in making base salary decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

In addition to salary, Resolution Life US offers a comprehensive benefits package, including our health & wellness program, incentive and recognition programs, and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The range for the role may differ based on the location.

West Chester: $114,000 - $172,500

New York: $125,500 -180,000

Critical Skills

• Customer Focused: Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.
• Critical Thinking: Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.
• Team Mentality: Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals.
• Business Acumen: Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions.
• Learning Agility: Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.

Critical Skills

• Customer Focused: Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.
• Critical Thinking: Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.
• Team Mentality: Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals.
• Business Acumen: Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions.
• Learning Agility: Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.