Hybrid Associate Actuarial Research Analyst

at Workers'​ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB)

• Job title: Associate Actuarial Research Analyst
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Python, SQL
• Location requirements: Hybrid, San Francisco, United States

About the role

• Associate Actuarial Research Analyst at WCIRB compiling actuarial datasets and conducting analyses. Emphasizing collaborative projects while providing support to the Vice President, Research.

Responsibilities

• Compiles data sets for research projects using R.
• Downloads data from data warehouses and compiles data from other sources for analysis in spreadsheets (such as Excel) or statistical or specialized software (such as R).
• Compiles and maintains databases from internal and external sources and updates regularly published reports and analyses.
• Proofs and audits data for accuracy, reasonableness, and suitability.
• Identifies outliers and other anomalous patterns and brings these to the attention of the Vice President, Research.
• Performs more complex research, statistical and other analyses under guidance of the Vice President, Research.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, data science, economics or a related field
• Completion of at least one Casualty Actuarial Society examination or comparable educational experience
• At least one year of experience in an office environment or a prior Actuarial internship preferred
• Proficiency in programming with SQL, R or Python
• Proficiency in at least two of the following three areas: applied statistics, economics and finance (beyond a college sophomore level), or programming (in a language such as R, Python or C++)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent oral and written English skills including the ability to understand complex and nuanced instructions in preparing research databases
• Ability to clearly communicate findings, issues, and recommendations to co-workers.
• Strong listening and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively on projects.
• Able to work independently with occasional supervision.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment (40% / 60% remote)
• Allocations for continuous learning & development
• Allowance for wellness & fitness programs
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Commuter benefits
• 401K and pension plan
• Annual incentive plan
• Social activities
• Community volunteer involvement
• Ten paid company holidays