Senior Actuarial Analyst I

Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee

The Opportunity:  In this role you will provide strong qualitative and technical support in product development, financial analysis, management reporting, and actuarial research by applying a variety of actuarial and statistical concepts, practices and procedures to deliver timely analyses for key stakeholders.

Location: New York, New York or Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, or Chicago, Illinois or Marblehead, Massachusetts or Plano, Texas preferred, though fully remote candidates will be considered

Work Arrangement: This role is a hybrid role, where you will be expected to be in the office 2-3 days per week, though fully remote will be considered for the right candidate

The starting salary for this role is between $88,000.00 and $165,000.00

Your New Role:

•Leverage technology in new and innovative ways and effectively communicates issues and proposes solutions to current/existing analyses and new opportunities
•Construct analytical approaches by determining data needs, identifying appropriate data sources and recognizing data anomalies while making optimal use of all resources
•Meet quality service standards by having all worksheets and analyses clearly documented and footnoted and ensures all appropriate work products are reviewed by a more senior actuary, while meeting deadlines without sacrificing work product quality
•Execute actuarial analyses in a clear and well organized fashion aimed at the appropriate audience
•Develop deep relationships within the department and develops meaningful relationships outside of the department through project interactions
•Engage in recruitment activities and helps develop more junior actuaries
•Contribute to systems, models and procedural revisions by conducting research and recommending changes to actuaries to encourage efficiency and organizational competitiveness in the market
•Share technical expertise by resolving basic actuarial modeling and risk issues from internal and external sources and escalating issues to ensure department delivers quality analyses and meets business needs and requirements
•Support the department by taking personal accountability and responsibility for accomplishing particular tasks, while continuously will to go beyond what is required to overcome obstacles, and learn from any mistake while receiving constructive feedback
•Learn from past experiences and seek guidance and coaching from more senior actuaries
•Independently seek out opportunities for further development and enrichment, actively pursuing actuarial credentials or maintaining continuing education requirements if already credentialed (if on the actuarial track)

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Required Experience

• 2 years relevant experience

Preferred Competencies/Skills

• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
•Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
•Implement planning to prioritize, organize, measure own work
•Adapt and be flexible in a complex changing environment
•Choose a solution to a problem even in ambiguous or difficult situations
•Clearly and confidently convey information to a wide audience
•Keep an open-mind, consider unique approaches and be open to change and considerable variety in the workplace
•Show drive and initiative

Preferred Education Specifics

• Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics or other quantitative field

Preferred Experience

• 2-5 years in an Actuarial or Analytics department

Preferred Licenses/Certifications

• 4+ casualty actuarial exams or society of actuaries exams

Preferred Knowledge

• Working knowledge of statistical methods and specialized math including calculus and probability
• Working knowledge of the medical stop loss field

• Knowledge of current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology and information affecting his/her business and organization; knows how the industry works
•Working knowledge of computer systems and software such as SAS and R
•Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
•Working knowledge of basic to moderately complex actuarial techniques

Compensation Package: The salary range for this role is provided above. This is the national range for location(s) listed. The salary offer will be decided based on the role's complexity, its location, and the candidate’s professional background, including their education and experience. Beyond the base salary, regular full-time and part-time employees will also be eligible for QBE’s annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance. We encourage all candidates to apply, even if their salary expectations fall outside of this range, as we are committed to finding the right fit for our team.

QBE Benefits: We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to:

• Hybrid Working – a mix of working from home and in the office
• 22 weeks of paid leave for family growth, with 12 weeks available to all parents on a gender-equal basis
• Competitive 401(k) program with company match up to 8%
• Well-being program including holistic wellbeing coaching, gym membership, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• Tuition Reimbursement for professional certifications, and continuing education
• Employee Network and Community – QBE actively supports six Employee Networks, and many ways to give back to your community

To learn more, click here: Benefits | QBE US.

Why QBE?  What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world?

At QBE, we’re enabling a more resilient future – for our customers, communities, environment, and for our people. We’re building momentum to achieve something significant and know our people are at the center of our success.

Our industry offers interesting and varied careers where you can help people to protect what matters most. As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. And our international scale means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact.

Join us now, so you can be part of our success – and we can be part of yours!

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Commitment to Diversity

At QBE, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where each person is valued and respected for their authentic selves. If you require any assistance, such as alternative interview accommodation during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to inform our Talent Acquisition team.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.

Skills:

Actuarial Science, Analytical Thinking, Business Writing, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Data Science, Detail-Oriented, Financial Modeling, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Process Improvements, Risk Management, Stakeholder ManagementApplication Close Date: 13/11/2025 11:59 PM

How to Apply:

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.