Deputy Chief Actuary

#1628 - Deputy Chief Actuary Seeking executive-level Deputy Chief Actuary to support the Chief Actuary and the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS), as part of the actuarial team internal to OSC. Ideal candidate will have substantial project management and actuarial expertise, including actuarial valuations, experience studies, and personnel management. Additional experience with gain/loss analysis, regulatory compliance, pricing valuations for legislative proposals, and public sector employment a plus. Position Summary Item #: 01552 Bargaining Unit: Management / Confidential Division: Retirement Services Bureau: Actuarial Jurisdictional Class: Exempt Appointment Type: Temporary Salary Grade: 600 Salary Range: $192710 to $255340 Employment Type: FULL TIME Occupational Category: Financial, Accounting, Auditing NY HELPS: No Travel Percentage: 0% Work Week: Monday - Friday Work Hours: 9AM - 5PM Shift: First Shift Day Mandatory Overtime: No Compressed Workweek Allowed: No Telecommuting Allowed: Yes Minimum Qualifications Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) AND eight (8) years of actuarial experience. OR Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) AND Enrolled Actuary (EA) AND eight (8) years of actuarial experience. OR Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) AND ten (10) years of pension experience with four (4) years of experience supervising actuaries (may be concurrent). Preferred Qualifications FSA in the retirement benefits track with EA credentials. History working in the public pension arena. Experience leading (not merely supervising) a team of actuaries whose specialized skills and knowledge may outmatch your own. Experience supporting decision makers while maintaining a neutral tone. Knowledge Fluency in ASOPs related to the pension practice area. Proficiency in SQL and Microsoft Access. Expertise in data analytics and Tableau. Skills Ability to manage a small team with care and comradery. Ability to facilitate then leverage enthusiasm. Experience developing high-level solutions, passing through minutia only when necessary. Experience explaining complex actuarial work in a helpful manner, with a level of detail suited to the audience. Abilities Ability to work pragmatically. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and issue recommendations with humility. Telecommuting The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s primary residence location, duties and work performance are aligned with telecommuting they may be allowed to do so. Upon approval to telecommute, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period. Reasonable Accommodation The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Equal Opportunity Employment The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self‑evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers. #J-18808-Ljbffr