Lead Actuary

Primary DetailsTime Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

The Opportunity:  In this role you will proactively provide actuarial services within commercial lines reserving by demonstrating full technical competence in a variety of actuarial/statistical concepts, practices and procedures while taking the lead in defining project scope, key issues, timeframes, and analytical approaches and priorities with a large degree of creativity and self-direction.

Location: New York City (55 Water Street, NYC), Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, or Chicago, Illinois highly preferred

• Work Arrangement: This role is preferably a hybrid role, where you will be expected to be in the office 2-3 days per week. However, for the right candidate, fully remote is a possibility
• The starting salary for this role is between $120,000.00 and $225,000.00

Your New Role:

• Focus primarily on reserving for commercial lines.
• Leverage technology in new and innovative ways and effectively communicates issues and recognizes and proposes solutions to current/existing analyses while continuously progressing analyses beyond what was done historically
•Identify new opportunities for actuarial analysis within practice area and works with others as necessary to develop analyses
•Meet actuarial standards by having all conclusions and recommendations be fully supported by analytical results and ensures all appropriate work products are peer reviewed
•Present analyses that are clear, well organized, and aimed at appropriate audiences and anticipates questions and directs attention to critical assumptions and findings
•Partner with non-actuaries outside of the department to solve large strategic business issues by demonstrating skills outside of an actuarial/statistical framework
•Guide decision-making by researching new business and analyzing data to advise senior level actuaries and other departments on profitable business opportunities
•Engage in recruitment activities and encourages others to develop relevant technical, business and social skills
•Support the department by taking personal accountability and responsibility for accomplishing particular tasks, while continuously will to go beyond what is required to overcome obstacles, and learn from any mistake while receiving constructive feedback
•Learn from past experiences and seek guidance and coaching from more senior actuaries
•Independently seek out opportunities and self-identifies opportunities for further development and enrichment, actively pursuing actuarial credentials or maintaining continuing education requirements if already credentialed (if on the actuarial track)
•Manage budgeted resources by anticipating expenditures, accurately forecasting resource needs/costs and properly accounting for expenses to meet requirements and achieve fiscal responsibility
•Contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating cultural expectations and influencing others to reward performance and value “can do” people, accountability, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, continuous improvement, collaboration, creativity and fun

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• 5+ years relevant experience

Preferred Experience/Certifications

•5+ years of experience
•property and casualty actuarial field
•experience with actuarial analyses or predictive modeling in area of responsibility
•increasing levels of responsibility
• 5+ casualty actuarial exams

Preferred Education Specifics

• Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics or other quantitative field

Preferred Competencies/Skills

•Utilize actuarial techniques to analyze data
•Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
•Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
•Apply business and financial acumen
•Influence team to adopt recommendations
•Adapt and be flexible in a complex changing environment
•Choose a solution to a problem even in ambiguous or difficult situations
•Clearly and confidently convey information to a wide audience
•Keep an open-mind, consider unique approaches and be open to change and considerable variety in the workplace
•Show drive and initiative
•Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others

Preferred Knowledge

• Advanced working knowledge of current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology and information affecting his/her business and organization; knows how the business works
•Advanced working knowledge of computer systems and software such as Excel, ResQ, SAS, Python, PowerBI, etc.
•Advanced working knowledge of complex actuarial techniques and best practices

Compensation Package: The salary range for this role is provided above. This is the national range for location(s) listed. The salary offer will be decided based on the role's complexity, its location, and the candidate’s professional background, including their education and experience. Beyond the base salary, regular full-time and part-time employees will also be eligible for QBE’s annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance. We encourage all candidates to apply, even if their salary expectations fall outside of this range, as we are committed to finding the right fit for our team.

QBE Benefits: We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to:

• Hybrid Working – a mix of working from home and in the office
• 22 weeks of paid leave for family growth, with 12 weeks available to all parents on a gender-equal basis
• Competitive 401(k) program with company match up to 8%
• Well-being program including holistic wellbeing coaching, gym membership, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• Tuition Reimbursement for professional certifications, and continuing education
• Employee Network and Community – QBE actively supports six Employee Networks, and many ways to give back to your community

To learn more, click here: Benefits | QBE US.

Why QBE?  What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world?

At QBE, we’re enabling a more resilient future – for our customers, communities, environment, and for our people. We’re building momentum to achieve something significant and know our people are at the center of our success.

Our industry offers interesting and varied careers where you can help people to protect what matters most. As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. And our international scale means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact.

Join us now, so you can be part of our success – and we can be part of yours!

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Commitment to Diversity

At QBE, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where each person is valued and respected for their authentic selves. If you require any assistance, such as alternative interview accommodation during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to inform our Talent Acquisition team.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.

Skills:

Actuarial Science, Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Financial Products, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Price Modelling, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Risk Management, Sound Judgment, Stakeholder Management, Statistical Analysis Software (SAS), Waterfall Project Management

Application Close Date: 15/08/2025 11:59 PM

How to Apply:

To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.