Actuarial Analyst

Howden Re is the global reinsurance broker and risk, capital & strategic advisor focused on relentless innovation & superior analytics for top client service. About Role Howden Re is the global reinsurance broker and risk, capital, & strategic advisor focused on relentless innovation & superior analytics for top client service. Actuarial analysts are expected to develop proficiencies in completing standard analyses, while also taking part in more advanced analyses as needed. You will be familiar with Howden Re's tools and approach, contribute to their development and present solutions and services to our clients. Responsibilities: Work across analytics, brokers, and other functions to identify and respond to client needs and develop additional opportunities related to products and services Data collection and manipulation in spreadsheets and other database applications Prepare client-ready presentations to communicate analysis results to brokers and clients Understand reinsurance contracts and products (terminology, terms and conditions) Manage workflow proactively and take initiative on internal projects to improves processes, products or services Take ownership and responsibility for quality, accuracy and timely completion of analyses Willingness to be part of Howden Re's “Team First” culture and to offer help to others without prompting Qualifications: A bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university with a 3.0 or higher graduating GPA; advanced degree is a huge plus 0-2 years of experience in the (re)insurance industry Actuarial exam(s) are a plus Prior Actuarial Internship is a plus A strong aptitude for analysis, database management and programming skills; those with a minor in computer science or have completed at least 2 programming classes are strongly preferred Good Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) Initiative and an eagerness to drive projects to a successful conclusion Willing and able to act as a team player Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future. EEO Statement: We consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect. Howden North America provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Howden North America will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Howden began in 1994, as just three people and a dog. Now there are 23,000 of us, and we're a leading global insurance group, managing $37bn of premiums for our clients. Our largest shareholder group is us – the people who work in the business – supported by three long-term, minority growth-equity partners who share our vision to build a business to last, one that will never be sold. The owner's mindset is something that's embedded in our culture; our people readily take ownership of their decisions, their actions, and their outputs. They’re invested in every sense. And we all know that by working together to drive the business forward, everyone will benefit from the extraordinary results we can achieve.