Actuarial Associate

Actuarial Associate Actuarial Operations Actuarial Associate – Actuarial Operations (MS Transverse Insurance Group) senior individual contributor actuarial role focused on building and improving actuarial infrastructure and tooling , rather than producing traditional pricing or reserving opinions. Core purpose of the role You sit between the Pricing and Portfolio (Reserving) teams , acting as the “engine room” that: Removes manual and technical friction from actuarial workflows Builds scalable actuarial tools and automation Ensures outputs are consistent, reproducible, and auditable Strengthens the connection between pricing assumptions and reserving results Key Responsibilities 1. Build & automate actuarial systems Develop Python-based actuarial tools (reserving pipelines, pricing templates, simulation frameworks) Write and optimize SQL for data extraction, QA, and transformation across actuarial workflows Support further reserving automation initiatives — ceded reserve processing, executive dashboard development, and other recurring reporting requirements 2. Actuarial Ops ownership Lead projects end-to-end (scope → build → test → documentation → handoff) with minimal supervision Develop and maintain the Actuarial Knowledge Base — a structured repository of program history, parameters, and decision context that supports AI‑assisted actuarial workflows Design and enforce documentation standards so analysis products are consistent and auditable across the team 3. Reserving & pricing support Support Project Mercury — MST’s automated actuarial reserving pipeline — including ongoing development, QA, and documentation Perform actuarial reasonableness reviews on reserving outputs; elevate findings to the Portfolio actuarial team Assist in due diligence pricing analyses for new program opportunities and monitor portfolio performance versus expectations Support the Pricing–Reserving feedback loop by maintaining structured linkages between reserve development and pricing assumptions 4. Data & advanced tooling Perform post-normalization actuarial reasonableness checks on bordereaux (BDX) data following DataOps processing Manage and improve the industry benchmark repository (LDFs, trend indications) using sources such as ISO and S&P Capital IQ Contribute to Claude AI Skill development — building retrieval‑augmented workflows that surface actuarial context at the point of need Ideal candidate profile Must have: 5+ years P&C actuarial experience ACAS designation Strong Python (production‑level, not just analysis scripts) Strong SQL (independent query building and optimization) Demonstrated ability to run projects independently end‑to‑end Strong understanding of P&C fundamentals, reserving concepts, and pricing methodologies Preferred: MGA / delegated authority experience Reinsurance & ceded reserving knowledge Experience with chainladder Python package / reserving automation tools Git / GitHub familiarity Exposure to AI‑assisted analytics workflows Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field We Offer MS Transverse offers a modern, fast‑growing actuarial environment where you’ll have real ownership, work with experienced teammates, and help build best‑in‑class actuarial processes and tools. The culture emphasizes judgment, impact, and innovation over rigid process, along with competitive compensation, strong benefits, and full support for actuarial exam progression. #J-18808-Ljbffr