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$55k - $70k
Experience
0+ Years

Role Summary

Role type

Pension valuation and reporting cycle

Closer to a valuation and reporting-cycle role than a modelling-heavy IC role because annual reports and recurring plan work define the cadence.

Entry-level retirement actuarial role in Latham, NY, supporting Defined Benefit pension valuations and annual reporting. You’ll maintain actuarial models, analyze plan trends and assumptions, build Access/VBA/SQL tools, and communicate with clients under a Managing Actuary’s supervision.

Requirements

Must have

  • Minimum of 3 actuarial exams passed, or 10 years relevant quantitative work experience

Strongly preferred

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, finance or any other major with significant quantitative coursework
  • 0-3 years of pension actuarial background
  • Knowledge of Defined Benefit pension plans and provincial pension and tax legislation
  • Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; excellent skills in VBA and SQL for Access modules
  • Strong skills/experience in long-term actuarial modeling and exploratory data analysis
  • Ability to write/communicate complex actuarial concepts understandably
  • Ability to manage own workflow
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Dedicated team player who demonstrates initiative and independence
  • Time management and organizational skills

Nice to have

  • Significant coursework in Mathematics in Life Contingent Risks
  • Pursuing actuarial exams with goal of ASA or CERA credentials, future goal of FSA

Skills & Domain

ToolsExcelAccess
DomainPension actuarial backgroundDefined Benefit pension plansPension legislation knowledge

Role Summary

Role type

Pension valuation and reporting cycle

Closer to a valuation and reporting-cycle role than a modelling-heavy IC role because annual reports and recurring plan work define the cadence.

Entry-level retirement actuarial role in Latham, NY, supporting Defined Benefit pension valuations and annual reporting. You’ll maintain actuarial models, analyze plan trends and assumptions, build Access/VBA/SQL tools, and communicate with clients under a Managing Actuary’s supervision.

Requirements

Must have

  • Minimum of 3 actuarial exams passed, or 10 years relevant quantitative work experience

Strongly preferred

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, finance or any other major with significant quantitative coursework
  • 0-3 years of pension actuarial background
  • Knowledge of Defined Benefit pension plans and provincial pension and tax legislation
  • Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; excellent skills in VBA and SQL for Access modules
  • Strong skills/experience in long-term actuarial modeling and exploratory data analysis
  • Ability to write/communicate complex actuarial concepts understandably
  • Ability to manage own workflow
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Dedicated team player who demonstrates initiative and independence
  • Time management and organizational skills

Nice to have

  • Significant coursework in Mathematics in Life Contingent Risks
  • Pursuing actuarial exams with goal of ASA or CERA credentials, future goal of FSA

Skills & Domain

ToolsExcelAccess
DomainPension actuarial backgroundDefined Benefit pension plansPension legislation knowledge

Job Overview

Salary
$55k - $70k
Experience
0+ Years

Ideal Candidate Profile

Ideal for an entry-level retirement actuary with at least three exams and 0-3 years of Defined Benefit pension experience. Strong VBA/SQL, long-term modeling, data analysis and clear communication skills would be valuable.

Benefits

Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) PlanLife InsuranceShort/Long Term Disability

Exam support

Mentioned, but no specifics published

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