Data Analyst
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Position Description:

Exciting opportunity to be a member of a fast-paced and energized team of actuaries and analysts building a streamlined and data-driven modernized actuarial systems environment. We are looking for a Lead Analyst to drive business value through support for the actuarial function and staff related to data, systems, and operational services.

This position performs the duties of actuarial model steward through version control, process, documentation, analysis, testing, and integration related to our model development actuarial tools. Additionally, this position is responsible for leading some aspects of analytical support for actuarial financial and risk reporting, modeling and analysis, valuation, and experience analysis, with a heavy focus on data. The role provides analysis and resolves complex problems/issues on a timely basis, completely and accurately.

Position Location:

• This is a hybrid role working partially in-office and partially from home.

What you do:

• Define and perform operational processes on a timely basis, completely and accurately, and present process enhancements.
• Ensure controls are performed and documented, including assisting in the gate-keeper function for actuarial application code, ensuring that documentation and sign-off requirements are met prior to code migration.
• Create, analyze, and maintain input and output files related to actuarial systems by analyzing, validating, and documenting data and definitions from multiple systems.
• Perform business analysis requirement development, testing, and validation of changes for actuarial software, data, and systems, identifying and tracking anomalies as necessary.
• Participate in the implementation and support of tools for the actuarial department, helping to ensure that technology solutions support business processes.
• Provide guidance and leadership support to other team members and project and process oversight, facilitation, and ownership.
• Prepare and analyze materials and communicate appropriately to internal and external stakeholders.
• Create and maintain accurate documentation in accordance with appropriate standards.
• Ensure continuous professional self-development.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience required, with focus on Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Information Technology, Insurance, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of related experience
• 2 or more years of experience using databases (Snowflake preferred) and querying/analysis tools (SQL and PowerBI preferred).
• Desired skills, knowledge, and experiences include:
  • Coding experience (VBA, R, Python, or similar preferred).
  • Solid understanding of and experience working with financial and/or operational controls.
  • Experience working with Life, Annuity, Retirement, and/or Disability Income products.
  • Experience leading teams and/or projects.

What we offer:

A meaningful mission. Great benefits. A vibrant culture

Ameritas is an insurance, financial services and employee benefits provider Our purpose is fulfilling life. It means helping all kinds of people, at every age and stage, get more out of life.

At Ameritas, you'll find energizing work challenges. Flexible hybrid work options. Time for family and community. But dig deeper. Benefits at Ameritas cover things you expect -- and things you don't:

Ameritas Benefits

For your money:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and quarterly contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance
• Incentive Program Bonuses
• Competitive Pay

For your time:

• Flexible Hybrid work
• Thrive Days - Personal time off
• Paid time off (PTO)

For your health and well-being:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Well-being programs with financial rewards
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

For your professional growth:

• Professional development programs
• Leadership development programs
• Employee resource groups
• StrengthsFinder Program

For your community:

• Matching donations program
• Paid volunteer time– 8 hours per month

For your family:

• Generous paid maternity leave and paternity leave
• Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
• Backup child, elder and pet care support

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we're committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

The pay range posted reflects a nationwide minimum to maximum covering all potential locations where the position may be filled. The final determination on pay for any position will be based on multiple factors including role, career level, work location, skill set, and candidate level of experience to ensure pay equity within the organization. This position will be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits package (see above for details). This position will be eligible to participate in our Short-Term Incentive Plan with the annual target defined by the plan.

Pay transparency is rooted in principles of fairness, equity, and accountability within the workplace. Sharing pay ranges for all job postings is one way Ameritas shows our commitment to equitable compensation practices.