Actuarial Analyst

Howden • Edina, NY

3d

About The Position

Howden Re is the global reinsurance broker and risk, capital & strategic advisor focused on relentless innovation & superior analytics for top client service. About Role Howden Re is the global reinsurance broker and risk, capital, & strategic advisor focused on relentless innovation & superior analytics for top client service. Actuarial analysts are expected to develop proficiencies in completing standard analyses, while also taking part in more advanced analyses as needed. You will be familiar with Howden Re's tools and approach, contribute to their development and present solutions and services to our clients.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university with a 3.0 or higher graduating GPA; advanced degree is a huge plus
• 0-2 years of experience in the (re)insurance industry
• A strong aptitude for analysis, database management and programming skills; those with a minor in computer science or have completed at least 2 programming classes are strongly preferred
• Good Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Initiative and an eagerness to drive projects to a successful conclusion
• Willing and able to act as a team player
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Actuarial exam(s) are a plus
• Prior Actuarial Internship is a plus

Responsibilities

• Work across analytics, brokers, and other functions to identify and respond to client needs and develop additional opportunities related to products and services
• Data collection and manipulation in spreadsheets and other database applications
• Prepare client-ready presentations to communicate analysis results to brokers and clients
• Understand reinsurance contracts and products (terminology, terms and conditions)
• Manage workflow proactively and take initiative on internal projects to improves processes, products or services
• Take ownership and responsibility for quality, accuracy and timely completion of analyses
• Willingness to be part of Howden Re's “Team First” culture and to offer help to others without prompting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level