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TEAM SUMMARY:

Kemper proudly serves growing niche and underserved markets by providing appropriate and affordable insurance and financial solutions. This is enabled by a team of dynamic, innovative employees who act like owners and are continually driven by intellectual curiosity , analytical superiority , and being world-class operators.

Kemper Life is building a first in class actuary team to support this strategic intent. This role is a great opportunity for the right person who wants to be part of building a new team in a dynamic growing company. We are looking for the person who can help us make a difference by best serving the needs of our customers. Come join us in Growing for LIFE.

POSITION SUMMARY :

Performs complex actuarial analyses, leads in preparing internal management information and financial reports and in the design of new and revised reports. As an Associate Actuary on Kemper Life Actuarial team, you will assist the VP, Valuation Actuary in establishing and leading a world class valuation/reserving function and team to facilitate the continued growth of the organization. This position works closely with the Valuation and Reporting teams, Chief Actuary, CFO organization, and Data Scientists to develop appropriate tools and procedures to reporting financial results.

Location: This is a remote position that can be worked from any US-Based home. *Travel may be required.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Work closely with business partners to support bringing external consultant valuation processes, management reporting, and analysis in house
• Develop new reporting and analysis tools and improving processes related to Valuation
• Identify opportunities to enhance analysis and improve efficiencies and lead with the implementation
• Create clear documentation and notes supporting new processes
• Communicate effectively with management and business partners
• Review work performed by team members
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly and annual valuation processes. Deliver timely, accurate and auditable reports for GAAP, Statutory, and Tax as well as analysis of financial trends and forecasts
• Contribute to monitoring and financial analysis of product line profitability (GAAP, value-added, statutory, etc.). Provide recommendations by reporting findings and business projections to senior management
• Adhere to internal and external compliance requirements/standards
• Support management on any ad hoc requests

POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

• Associate (ASA) or Fellow (FSA) of the Society of Actuaries or the equivalent from other organizations or demonstrates equivalent knowledge
• Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, economics or related field, or the equivalent in related work experience
• 6 or more years of experience, preferably with valuation and/or reserving
• Experience in a publicly traded company

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS:

• Strong understanding of traditional life, accident & health products and riders, including valuation and reserving methodologies and compliance requirements
• Take initiative to lead projects of both a technical and non-technical nature
• Ability to review others' work for reasonableness and evaluate procedures and processes to determine and recommend/implement alternatives for improvement
• Work effectively to meet deadlines
• Experience providing internal service to a business, forming strong relationships, understanding client experiences and expectations and working to anticipate needs
• Experience with Moody’s GGY AXIS or similar actuarial modeling software
• Strong technical and coding abilities, proficiency with VBA and SQL preferred

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

• Highly motivated and natural self-starter, independent thinker, great planner, and team player
• Creative problem-solver with strong quantitative skills that can spot patterns, trends, and opportunities in data
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex topics in an understandable, concise manner to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Organizational skills including time management and the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Structured in thinking process and strong problem-solving skills, the ability to break down complex problems and find solutions
• Manage information in a visually appealing and easy to understand method
• Drive results across a team of dynamic communicators and professionals
• Ability to quickly absorb complex issues, ensure alignment across cross-functional teams
• Possesses a continuous improvement mindset

COMPETENCIES NEEDED:

• Decision Quality – making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
• Drives Results – consistently achieves results under difficult circumstances
• Action Oriented – takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
• Collaborates – building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Communicates Effectively – develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Values Differences – recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the organization
• Nimble Learning – actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodders

Sponsorship is not accepted for this opportunity

This position is remote and can be worked from any US-based home. Travel may be required.

The range for this position is $40 to $69 per hour. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors.

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. Kemper is focused on expanding our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts to align with our vision, mission, and guiding principles. Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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