Senior Actuary

Job Summary

This is an individual contributor, credentialed actuary position that participates in Highmark's Actuarial Executive Development Program. The successful candidate will utilize subject matter expertise and advanced industry knowledge to define and diagnose problems, outline data requirements for studies or analyses, and devise insightful and creative solutions. The role requires accountability and ownership of results, as well as the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders and present information to executive management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the time and resources of both themselves and others involved in cross-departmental projects, demonstrating responsiveness, confidence, and flexibility in the face of change.
• Utilize subject matter expertise and industry knowledge to define and diagnose problems, outline data requirements for studies or analyses, and devise insightful and creative solutions.
• Interact with stakeholders in a manner that fosters cooperation and teamwork, conveying engagement, competence, and ownership of outcomes.
• Exhibit a thorough understanding of corporate and division goals and values, applying corporate, professional, and industry knowledge and insight to all tasks under their control or influence.
• Proactively ensure the internal and external consistency of all work, demonstrating ownership and accountability of results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related field.
• 5 years of actuarial experience in the area of specialization.
• Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing FSA exams towards FSA Certification.

Skills

• Comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of actuarial principles, concepts, practices, and processes within two or more fields of specialization.
• Significant expertise to complete complex assignments and ability to visualize, articulate, and solve complex problems.
• Develops, designs, and leads analytic frameworks to solve complex problems using innovative approaches.

Language

English

Travel Requirement

0% - 25%

Physical, Mental Demands, and Working Conditions

Office-based

Teaches/trains others regularly

Frequently

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Rarely

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required

Frequently

Audible Speech

Constantly

Hear

Constantly

Position self or move lower on ground, under tables/desks, etc.

Never

Climb

Never

Drive

Occasionally

Reach

Frequently

Sedentary position

Frequently

Move

Frequently

Repetitive Motion

Frequently

Use Hands/Fingers to Handle or Feel (beyond just data entry)

Frequently

Vision – Distinguish Color

Frequently

Vision – Far, Near, Depth Perception

Frequently

Move, transport, transfer – up to 10 lbs (Sedentary Work)

Occasionally

Move, transport, transfer – up to 20 lbs (Light Work)

Occasionally

Move, transport, transfer – up to 50 lbs (Medium Work)

Occasionally

Move, transport, transfer – excess of 50lbs (Heavy Work)

Never

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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