Actuarial Tech II - Aegon - Cedar Rapids, IA

Responsibilities

• Significant and complex data manipulation and complex calculations using macros and other programs.
• Significant analysis required on most projects.
• May mentor or supervise Actuarial Technician I.
• Has authority to sign-off on projects of smaller scope and may have authority on a few larger projects.
• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• May build projection models from scratch and reviews results.
• May verify and reconcile financial reporting data, prepare periodic reports for other departments with minimal supervision.
• Understands and manipulates basic actuarial concepts and formulas.
• May analyze and verify pricing models.
• Extracts and integrates data from various databases to analyze and develop reports and spreadsheets.
• Test both administrative systems and illustration systems
• Collaborate with various areas of the company to ensure product is widely understood and implemented correctly
• Support requirement gathering, test planning, and test execution – specifically related to product calculations
• Utilize different systems to track requirements, defects, and test case management. eg: JIRA

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics or relevant area or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience.
• Understands relevant industry regulations.
• Strong PC skills including Excel.
• Strong mathematical skills and statistical aptitude.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of topics covered in SOA courses. (Actuarial exams are not required).
• Strong written/oral communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities within deadlines
• An understanding of agile and waterfall project methodologies

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.