Actuarial/Quantitative Analyst
About The Position
At Equitable, our power is in our people. We're individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. Those differences make us stronger as a team and a force for good in our communities. Here, you'll work with dynamic individuals, build your skills, and unleash new ways of working and thinking. Are you ready to join an organization that will help unlock your potential? We are seeking a creative, highly motivated and detail-oriented Actuarial/Quantitative Analyst to join the Actuarial Hedging team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial engineering, programming or actuarial science. In this role, you will lead the GMxB annuity liability valuation and reporting, support the design, develop and testing of hedge models and strategies, and collaborate across various functional teams in the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or Physics.
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
- Communicating Complex Concepts: Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience
- Financial Risk Management: Knowledge of tools, techniques, and strategies applied in financial risk management; ability to quantify, qualify, and manage financial risk.
- Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
- Programming: Knowledge of relevant programming languages and tools; ability to test, write, design, debug, troubleshoot and maintain source codes and computer programs.
- Statistics and Actuarial Modeling: Knowledge of statistical and actuarial modeling tools and techniques; ability to apply modeling processes and techniques to facilitate risk management decisions.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in a quantitative field.
- Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) designation.
- Hands-on experience in insurance industry, specifically with Hedging and/or Variable Annuity products.
- Coding experience in C/C , Python, MATLAB or similar programming language.
Responsibilities
- Leads efforts in actuarial hedging and liability valuation using actuarial software and reporting tools. Drives continuous improvement in processes and tools. Monitors P&L attribution and performance measurement and hedge effectiveness.
- Assists in the design, development, and testing of hedge strategies aimed at optimizing P&L of hedged guarantees utilizing standard and exotic capital markets instruments.
- Assists in the development, testing and implementation of actuarial hedging models. Develops documentation for analysis, reporting, internal control and external auditing purposes.
- Collaborates across various functional teams in the Finance organization. Work with internal controls and external auditors/regulators.
Benefits
- Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.
- Equitable Pay and Benefits: Equitable Total Rewards Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
