A ratings company is seeking an actuary at the Senior Analyst level to lead the ratings activities associated with specialized insurers, structured finance, and other entities/products related to the convergence of capital markets and insurance.   They will also be involved with creating innovative analytical solutions for new initiatives in the ILS group.

Responsibilities:

• Take the lead in rating select insurance companies and securities under the ILS Group while ensuring that quality, timeliness and compliance standards are consistently met or exceeded
• Participate in rating committees and ensure that company procedures and standards are consistently followed
• Assist with research and initiatives related to mortgages, insurance company impairments, and other specialized topics in the ILS Group
• Help maintain and document compliance-related and operating standards and procedures
• Help with the preparation of presentations (both external and internal) and webinars
• Contribute to building the firm’s brand and reputation by representing it in a variety of platforms including seminars, conferences, special reports, analytical comments, and insurance industry and structured finance events
• Assist with surveillance of current transactions – including the re-modelling process, when necessary
• Help with the maintenance of the ILS Group's Matlab Programs
• Assist the Credit Ratings and Criteria Group in the production and modification of criteria related to ILS transactions
• Assist with verifying critical elements of the Financial Guarantor, CDO, and Life Settlement Models; including assuring that assumptions are consistent across various models
• When necessary, interact with the external model validator in coordination with the Credit Ratings and Criteria Group
• Assist with the record keeping process by the ILS Group

Third party candidates will not be considered for this position.  Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, religion, gender, native origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

• FCAS or ACAS with 5 to 7 years’ financial analysis experience in an insurance company, rating agency, or financial institution
• Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or Actuarial Science, prefer advanced degree or professional designation
• Aptitude for quantitative/statistical methods
• Experience with or interest in learning Matlab for modeling purposes
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong knowledge of property/casualty actuarial methods
• Good communication skills and an ability to interact effectively with internal and external clients
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (citizen or permanent resident).