VP, Head of Actuarial Reserving Governance

Everest; New Jersey; Sur place; USD 206 000 - 276 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Employee wellness program

Life and disability insurance

401k match

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Résumé du poste

Everest in Warren, NJ is seeking a Head of Reserving Governance to lead the reserving governance framework. You will partner with actuarial, finance, risk and audit teams to ensure strong controls and compliant documentation across reserving activities.

The role emphasizes governance execution, documentation, controls testing and stakeholder coordination, with a base salary range of $206,000 to $275,500 and a broad benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of actuarial or related experience with exposure to reserving.
• Strong governance, controls, and documentation knowledge.
• Experience with SOX controls and audit processes.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder coordination abilities.

Responsabilités

• Governance Framework Execution: Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the reserving governance framework.
• Documentation & Policy Management: Lead the development and maintenance of documentation for reserving methodologies, assumptions, and processes.
• Controls & Compliance: Oversee execution and testing of controls related to reserving; coordinate with Finance and Internal Audit on control reviews.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Work with Actuarial, Finance, Risk, and Audit teams to ensure alignment and respond to audit requests.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to strengthen controls and governance processes.

Connaissances

Governance & controls

SOX controls

Audit coordination

Documentation skills

Stakeholder management

Actuarial / Reserving

Description du poste

About Everest:

Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.

About the Role

The Head of Reserving Governance plays a key role in supporting and executing the reserving governance framework. This role focuses on ensuring strong controls, comprehensive documentation, and adherence to policies and standards across the reserving function.

The role partners closely with Finance, Risk, and Audit teams to maintain compliance, enhance controls, and promote best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Governance Framework Execution

• Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the reserving governance framework.
• Ensure consistent application of governance standards across reserving processes.
• Assist in the development and enhancement of governance structures and practices.

Documentation & Policy Management

• Lead the development and maintenance of documentation for reserving methodologies, assumptions, and processes.
• Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and regularly updated.
• Support the development and maintenance of reserving policies and standards.

Controls & Compliance

• Oversee execution and testing of controls related to reserving.
• Coordinate with Finance and Internal Audit on control reviews and remediation efforts.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and evidence is maintained for audit purposes.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with Actuarial, Finance, Risk, and Audit teams to ensure alignment and compliance.
• Support responses to internal and external audit requests.
• Promote awareness and adherence to governance standards across the function.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to strengthen controls, improve documentation, and enhance governance processes.
• Support the implementation of best practices across reserving activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of actuarial or related experience, with exposure to reserving.
• Strong understanding of governance, controls, and documentation requirements.
• Experience with SOX controls and audit processes.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail
• Governance and control mindset
• Organizational and documentation excellence
• Collaboration and communication
• Continuous improvement focus

The base salary range for this position is $206,000 - $275,500 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

What if I don’t meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.

Our Culture

At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here to learn more about our culture.

• Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.
• Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.

All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.

Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Primary Location: Warren, NJ

Additional Locations: New York, NY

Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at [e-mail].

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