Deputy Chief Actuary,

Duties Description 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.


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).

Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, skills, and abilities:


• 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 camaraderie.
• 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 and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.

Reasonable Accommodation: The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations 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.

The Office of the State Comptroller does not participate in E-Verify or sponsor visa applications.


OSC offers competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for advancement, continuing education, and professional development. We provide a professional environment where employees are encouraged to push themselves while maintaining work-life balance. Our generous benefits package includes:
• A state pension with vesting after five years' service
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependents
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care
• Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• Holiday and paid time off
• Shift and geographic pay differentials
• A committed continuous learning environment
• Informational Brown Bag sessions
• Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellness
• OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and provide an opportunity to strengthen competencies in a variety of areas
• And much more

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name David Heaphy


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Address

Street Office of the New York State Comptroller, Division of Human Resources


110 State Street, 12th Floor


City Albany


State NY


Zip Code 12236


Notes on Applying Submit a clear, concise cover letter and resume stating how you meet the minimum qualifications for this title. To apply, copy and paste the following link into your browser:

Reference Item #01552-DJH on your cover letter for proper routing.


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If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact this Division representative:
Division Contact: Cara Davidson
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