Sr. Associate Actuary – Risk Analytics

Resolution Life; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 114,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness program

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Job summary

Resolution Life in West Chester, PA, seeks a Risk Analytics Sr. Associate Actuary to lead production, analysis, and communication of quantitative risk metrics for senior leaders.

You will help expand risk analytics capabilities to inform business decisions and strengthen financial stability. You will collaborate with Investment, Finance, and Actuarial teams to refine models, review stress tests, and enhance reporting across accounting bases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Finance, or related field.
• Associate of the Society of Actuaries or similar designation, with 5+ years of experience.
• Ability to dive into technical details 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.

Responsibilities

• Produce a comprehensive suite of risk analytics on a quarterly and annual basis and gauge alignment of results with company risk appetite.
• Collaborate with the Investment, Finance, and Actuarial teams to refine risk modeling methodologies, calculations, and stress calibrations.
• 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 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.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Strategic thinking

Independent work

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Finance, or related field

Associate of the Society of Actuaries or similar designation

Job description

The Risk Analytics Sr. Associate Actuary will be responsible for the production, analysis, and communication of quantitative risk metrics to senior leaders, as well as the development and expansion of current risk analytic capabilities to inform business decisions and enhance financial stability. This role provides insight into all areas of the organization, with the opportunity to influence the future growth strategy of the company.

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.

Base Salary: $114,000 - $172,500

Critical Skills

At Resolution Life, we have identified the following critical skills which are key to success in our culture:

• 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

At Resolution Life, we have identified the following critical skills which are key to success in our culture:

• 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.