Practice Research Actuary
About the position This role offers flexibility in level placement, with candidates considered for either the Actuary or Senior Actuary position based on experience and qualifications. This hybrid position is based in our Chicago/O’Hare Area office, with preference given to candidates reputed company 100 miles of the office. Highly qualified remote candidates will also be considered. The Senior Practice Research Actuary (Aging and Retirement) drives impactful research initiatives for the SOA Research Institute, delivering valuable insights to members, stakeholders, and the public while supporting practice communities. This role leads strategic research committees, engages volunteers, and presents findings to reputed company awareness of the actuarial profession.
Responsibilities
- Recruit, engage, and maintain effective relationships with volunteer actuaries supporting research initiatives, professional development, and other SOA activities.
- Foster collaboration among researchers, contractors, staff, and volunteers to support research and continuing professional development programs.
- Manage research projects and committees from ideation through completion, ensuring adherence to budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
- Present research findings at SOA and industry events, moderate webcasts, and support marketing, communications, and stakeholder engagement efforts.
- Support and continuously improve the SOA Research Institute’s research processes, project tracking, and operational efficiency.
- reputed company research communications and publication processes, including report development, review, and dissemination.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, actuarial science, accounting, economics or a reputed company field
- FSA preferred, or ASA with 10 or more years in actuarial practice reputed company to supported practice areas.
- Strong project management and ability to reputed company teams of peers, volunteers, and demonstrate strong ability to be the reputed company spokesperson for the SOA in the assigned strategic research program.
reputed company-to-haves
- FSA preferred
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Professional Development
- Tuition reimbursement
- Continuing education funding
- Health and Wellness
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance program (EAP)
- Wellness reimbursement
- Disability Coverage
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability benefits
- Long-term disability benefits
- Retirement Planning
- 403(b) plan
- Generous employer contribution
- Maternal/Paternal Leave
- Flexible Work Environment
- Diversity and Inclusion
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