Location(s)

Chicago, Illinois, Jacksonville, Florida, Life-Northeast Drive-Columbia-SC

Details

Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.

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 has a talented actuarial team that believes in this strategic intent.  This role is a great opportunity for the right person who wants to be part 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:

As an Actuarial Analyst, you will perform intermediate analyses and provide actuarial support for producing financial results. This position works closely with the VP Valuation, Chief Actuary, Director Modeling Actuary, Accounting, and Finance to develop appropriate tools and procedures to reporting financial results.  Pursuing actuarial accreditation (ASA, FSA).

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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
• Create clear documentation and notes supporting new processes
• Identify opportunities to enhance analysis and improve efficiencies and assist with the implementation
• Work closely with business partners to support bringing external consultant valuation processes, management reporting, and analysis in house
• Contribute to the production of and monitoring of product line profitability (GAAP, value-added, statutory, etc.)
• Assist with internal and external audit requests
• Communicate effectively with management and team members
• Develop skills through continuing education opportunities
• Meet expectations for Society of Actuaries (SOA) exam progress and/or continuing education
• Adhere to internal and external compliance requirements/standards
• Assist management on any ad hoc requests

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, economics or related field
• 1 or more years of actuarial experience, Life valuation experience preferred
• Successful completion of 1 or more actuarial exams
• Experience with actuarial modeling software (e.g. GGY-AXIS, MG-ALFA, PolySystems, etc.) preferred
• Proficiency in Excel and VBA
• Proficiency in SQL or SAS
• Analytical skills
• Knowledge of actuarial valuation methodologies and practices

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

• Highly motivated and natural self-starter, independent thinker, great planner, and team player
• Structured in thinking process and strong problem-solving skills, the ability to break down complex problems and find solutions
• Ability to cope with uncertainty, learn fast, motivated by new and complex challenges
• 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
• Resourcefulness – securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently
• 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
• The range for this position is $53,600 to $93,700. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors.  This job is also eligible for our Kemper benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.)  
• This is a remote role and can be worked from any US-Based home.

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.

Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email.  Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates.  If you receive such a message, delete it.