Actuarial Analyst

Howden • New York, NY

3d

About The Position

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. This role involves working across analytics, brokers, and other functions to identify and respond to client needs and develop additional opportunities related to products and services. Key tasks include data collection and manipulation in spreadsheets and other database applications, preparing client-ready presentations to communicate analysis results, understanding reinsurance contracts and products, and managing workflow proactively. You will also take initiative on internal projects to improve processes, products, or services, and take ownership and responsibility for the quality, accuracy, and timely completion of analyses. A willingness to be part of Howden Re’s “Team First” culture and to offer help to others without prompting is essential.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university with a 3.5 or higher graduating GPA
• 0-2 years of experience in the (re)insurance industry
• A strong aptitude for analysis, database management and programming skills
• 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
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree is a huge plus
• Actuarial exam(s) are a plus
• Prior Actuarial Internship is a plus
• Those with a minor in computer science or have completed at least 2 programming classes are strongly preferred

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 improve 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

Benefits

• A career that you define
• An environment where new ideas are encouraged and celebrated
• Opportunities for people who want to have a real hand in our success to thrive
• Opportunities to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community
• Empowerment to drive progress
• Opportunities for career and personal development
• Opportunities to unlock new value for clients
• Opportunities to foster long-term partnerships
• Opportunities to use the collective power of Howden to change how the world sees risk and insurance
• A vibrant and entrepreneurial workplace culture that prioritizes collaboration, ownership, and shared success
• Contributions will directly impact our mission to be the global partner of choice in reinsurance and strategic advisory

What This Job Offers

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