Senior Actuary

Senior Pricing Actuary – ART Casualty (North America)This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any basis prohibited by the laws that govern its operations.Location: New York / Chicago / AlpharettaBusiness Unit: North America – Alternative Risk Transfer (ART)Role SummaryAXIS Capital is seeking a highly skilled Senior Pricing Actuary to support the growth and profitability of its Alternative Risk Transfer (ART) portfolio within North American casualty lines.This role partners closely with underwriting to deliver actuarial insight across bespoke and complex structured risk solutions.The successful candidate will play a critical role in pricing, structuring, and monitoring ART transactions while ensuring alignment with AXIS's risk appetite, capital strategy, and client value proposition.Key ResponsibilitiesPricing & Deal SupportLead pricing analysis for ART casualty transactionsDevelop and refine stochastic and deterministic pricing models for low-frequency / high-severity risksEvaluate deal structures, cash flows, and profitability under various stress and scenario assumptionsCollaborate with underwriting to structure transactions that meet client needs while achieving target returnsPortfolio & Performance ManagementMonitor profitability and performance of ART casualty portfolio across North AmericaConduct experience studies, reserve adequacy reviews, and profitability analysesProvide actionable insights on rate adequacy, attachment points, limits, and retention structuresCapital & Risk AnalyticsAssess capital requirements and return metrics for ART dealsInterface with enterprise risk management (ERM) to quantify tail risk and aggregation exposureSupport internal model validation and regulatory capital considerationsStakeholder EngagementAct as a trusted advisor to underwriting, brokers, and clients on actuarial aspects of transactionsPresent pricing recommendations and deal economics to senior management and governance committeesWork with finance and reserving teams to ensure consistency between pricing and financial reportingInnovation & Process ImprovementEnhance pricing tools, data pipelines, and automation capabilities for ART businessContribute to development of new structured solutions and innovative risk transfer productsStay abreast of market trends, emerging risks, and regulatory developments in ART and casualty insuranceQualifications & ExperienceFellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS) or equivalent8-12+ years of actuarial experience, with strong exposure to casualty pricing and ARTProven experience in pricing complex or non-standard risks using advanced analytical methodsDeep understanding of casualty lines (e.g., general liability, excess casualty, workers' compensation)Experience with capital modeling, stochastic techniques, or financial structuring preferredTechnical SkillsStrong proficiency in actuarial and statistical tools (e.g., Python, R, SAS, or equivalent)Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilitiesExperience with simulation techniques (e.g., Monte Carlo) and cash flow modelingFamiliarity with insurance accounting, reserving concepts, and capital frameworksKey CompetenciesStrategic thinker with strong commercial acumenAbility to translate complex actuarial concepts into clear business insightsStrong collaboration and influencing skills across underwriting, finance, and senior leadershipHigh attention to detail with the ability to work in a fast-paced, deal-driven environmentInnovative mindset with a passion for developing tailored client solutionsWhy AXISOpportunity to work on highly bespoke and innovative ART transactions in a global specialty platformExposure to senior stakeholders and complex deal structuringCollaborative, entrepreneurial culture focused on disciplined underwriting and risk analyticsCompetitive compensation and strong career progression opportunities