Actuarial Analyst - 2301708

Description

Job Summary

This position affords an immediate opportunity to apply analytical, problem-solving, communication and technology skills that will contribute to the development of solutions to challenging client issues in a professional environment. Actuarial Analysts work independently as well as with a team to deliver consulting services to a broad and diverse range of defined benefit pension clients. Analysts are encouraged to engage in continual learning and development activities with the goal to advance to higher level positions and are supported in pursuing progress toward actuarial accreditation through a competitive exam program and policy. Convenient Peninsula location.

Hybrid Work Environment

Eligible to work-from-home up to 40%, if desired. Must reside within commutable distance from NWPS Office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform valuation services for pension and post-retirement medical plans

• Assist in preparing key findings to clients

• Perform project tasks with supervision and guidance

• Participate in the development of deliverable content that meets the needs of the client

• Collaborate with others to develop/improve data, systems and project management

• Prepare deliverables with accuracy and quality

• Continued progress in actuarial track towards obtaining FSA, ASA, and/or EA designations

• Manage own personal and professional development; seek opportunities for professional growth and expansion of consulting skills and experiences

Qualifications

Knowledge of

• Functional, operational and technical requirements of assigned project(s)

• Concepts of actuarial science, mathematics, statistics and business

• The use of technology in business

• Core business competencies such as finance, management, accounting, operations, and marketing

• More detailed awareness of the business context of a technical solution, including specific business goals associated with the project, how the project will meet the goals, and their own part in advancing the goals

Skill in

• Demonstrated success managing projects with minimal supervision

Ability to

• Effectively communicate with others outside of the actuarial team including presenting findings, both written and oral

• Research, perform data analysis and problem-solve complex and diverse problems.

• Work independently

• Possess a natural curiosity about actuarial topics and the underlying data driving changes

Education/Previous Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Economics, Statistics or other business-related field

• Internship experience in actuarial field preferred

• Society of Actuaries Exam P and/or FM passed preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Continued progress in actuarial track towards obtaining FSA, ASA and/or EA designations

Travel Required

• None

For more information about Raymond James & Associates (RJA) and Northwest Plan Services (NWPS), please visit: https://www.nwpsbenefits.com/

About NWPS:

Acquired by Raymond James on December 24, 2020, NWPS Holdings, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries doing business as NWPS and Northwest Plan Services provide retirement plan administration services, recordkeeping, consulting, actuarial, compliance and participant services. Based in Seattle, Washington, NWPS provides high-quality service to benefit plan sponsors, participants and advisors and is committed to serving its clients. NWPS has over 1,100 clients nation-wide with over 417,000 plan participants and over $44 billion of assets under administration.

About Raymond James:

Founded in 1962 and a public company since 1983, Raymond James Financial, Inc. is a Florida-based diversified holding company providing financial services to individuals, corporations and municipalities through its subsidiary companies engaged primarily in investment and financial planning, in addition to capital markets and asset management. The firm's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (RJF).

Through its three broker/dealer subsidiaries, Raymond James Financial has approximately 8,600 financial advisors throughout the United States, Canada and overseas. Total client assets are $1.22 trillion.

Raymond James has been recognized nationally for its community support and corporate philanthropy. The company has been ranked as one of the best in the country in customer service, as a great place to work and as a national leader in support of the arts.

At Raymond James – we honor, value, respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic self, our organization, clients and communities thrive, it is part of our part of our people-first culture. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.

Job Investment Management

Primary Location US-WA-Seattle-Seattle

Other Locations US-CA-San Jose-San Jose

Organization NWPS

Schedule Full-time

Shift Day Job

Travel No

Salary Range: CO, NY, CA, WA (based on Education, Work Experience, and Geographic Location) $70,000 - $85,000

Eligible for Discretionary Bonus Yes

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