Senior Actuarial Leader

2 weeks ago

GondrecourtleChâteau, Grand Est, United States Travelers Insurance Full time
About Us:

At Travelers Insurance, we are dedicated to supporting our clients, communities, and each other. This commitment is the foundation of our promise.

For over 160 years, we have upheld our status as a leading property casualty insurer by focusing on innovation and collaboration. Join us to experience a workplace where passion meets purpose.

Job Category:

Actuarial Services

Compensation Overview:

The annual base salary range for this position reflects a nationwide market range, encompassing a variety of salaries for this role across the country.

The actual salary will be influenced by factors such as the role's scope, complexity, and location, along with the candidate's skills, education, training, credentials, and experience.

As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.


Salary Range:

$127,000 - $211,100.00

Target Openings:

1

What Is the Opportunity?

In the realm of Business Insurance Actuarial and Analytics, we provide customized analytics and innovative data science solutions that drive decision-making and yield exceptional results.

We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive culture where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered, contributing to our collective success.

This Director-level actuarial position is pivotal in managing and enhancing Rate Adequacy for Commercial Property, Inland Marine, Ocean Marine, and Boiler lines of business, which collectively represent over $6 billion in annual premium.

You will lead analytical efforts and communicate findings to both actuarial and non-actuarial leaders across multiple business units.

Additionally, you will collaborate with teams focused on Enterprise Catastrophe Strategy, ERM, and Reinsurance to assess the effects of catastrophes and reinsurance on profitability and pricing.

This role requires close collaboration with Business Unit Actuaries and the Cross-Lines Initiatives team, as well as colleagues in Property and Specialty Actuarial Product, to align Rate Adequacy with other profitability metrics and advance the science and efficiency of Rate Adequacy beyond conventional methods.

We seek candidates with robust technical and actuarial expertise, strong influencing abilities, a desire to lead, and a capacity for innovative thought leadership.


Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:
Evaluate, prioritize, and communicate strategic initiative options to senior management.

Ensure effective execution and completion of assigned strategic initiatives and projects.

Continuously identify process improvements and explore innovative opportunities.

Lead unit-specific strategic initiatives and participate in broader Enterprise initiatives as needed.


Operational Excellence:
Conduct independent actuarial and analytical analyses to address business challenges and apply sound judgment.

Oversee daily operations within the unit while supporting department-wide initiatives.

Enhance efficiency within the primary working group, balancing additional efforts against the benefits gained.

Make independent decisions in line with departmental practices.

Guide and review the analytical work of others.

Translate business needs into analytical solutions.

Provide support for Enterprise initiatives within your area of influence.

Effective Communication:
Maintain regular communication with staff, peers, and business partners, and occasionally with senior leaders.

Tailor communications regarding analysis, project outcomes, and business initiatives to the audience.

Convey technical subjects to non-technical audiences with minimal guidance.

Facilitate group discussions within the primary working group.

Create formal written communications, such as memos or presentations, with limited guidance.

Influence and collaborate with peers and partners to enhance business outcomes.

Talent Development:
Manage a small team of individual contributors.

Focus on the acquisition, retention, and development of talent within the unit.

Implement and communicate talent development processes, including performance and personal development goals.

Engage in succession planning and talent assessment recommendations.

Support staff engagement in cross-Enterprise initiatives.

Mentor less experienced talent across the organization.

Onboard new employees and interns within the unit.

Facilitate various training and skill development initiatives across the organization.

Assist with recruiting efforts and candidate assessments as needed.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

College degree in a STEM-related field.

Associate Actuarial Credential preferred.

7+ years of experience in quantitative analysis.

Strong understanding of insurance products and the industry.

Proven expertise in actuarial and quantitative analysis and statistical concepts.

Management experience is essential.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.

Ability to present and translate complex information into relevant business terms.

Strong proficiency in PC skills (MS Office) and programming skills (e.g., SQL, SAS).

Leadership Skills:
Begin to challenge conventional thinking.

Take ownership of projects related to strategic initiatives and make recommendations to influence business outcomes.

Demonstrate decisiveness and self-awareness while effectively managing ambiguity.

Initial development of leading others, including modeling the way for others and effectively leading team projects.


Initial development of leading the business, actively engaging in driving business results and promoting an Enterprise culture.


Business Acumen:

Possess a deep understanding of key business drivers and disciplines such as underwriting, products, reinsurance, distribution, sales, operations, risk control, claims, and financials.

Effectively utilize this business knowledge to develop and implement analytical solutions.

Maintain a general perspective of the industry and emerging trends, including technology, analytic methodologies, products, and competitor performance.

Relationship Management:
Proactively build and maintain professional relationships across the organization.

Encourage idea generation and consensus-building.

Address potential conflicts proactively.

Acknowledge the accomplishments of others within your primary working group.

Set and manage expectations with business partners for large projects.

Understand diverse perspectives to effectively achieve business goals.

Quantitative Analysis:
Able to introduce innovative techniques to existing challenges.

Independently perform and implement complex analytics.

Lead and engage in technical/peer reviews.

Provide technical consultative feedback as needed.

Assess various technical solutions to optimize analytical outcomes.

Essential Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree required.

A minimum of 4 years of experience in quantitative analysis is required.

What We Offer:

Health Insurance:

Employees and their eligible family members, including spouses, domestic partners, and children, are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.


Retirement Benefits:

Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program, where Travelers will contribute to your 401(k) account when you make a payment toward your student loan. Additionally, you are eligible for a Pension Plan fully funded by Travelers.


Paid Time Off:

Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days of Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company holidays.


Wellness Program:

The Travelers wellness program includes tools, discounts, and resources to help you achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. Our mental health program offers access to free professional counseling services, health coaching, and other resources to support your daily life needs.


Community Engagement:

We are deeply committed to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that our workforce should reflect the diverse customers and communities we serve. We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing diverse talent while fostering an inclusive workplace where we celebrate differences and promote belonging, working together to achieve extraordinary results.

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