Sr. Actuarial Assistant, Actuarial Development Program

General Summary

This is an intermediate level position, which requires increasing technical expertise and decision making. This individual will be able to independently identify trends/issues and will successfully contribute in project work primarily within the functional area. The role may still require some support from manager/mentor on more complex analysis. Minimum qualifications include passing four actuarial exams and having a minimum of 12 months relevant experience.

There are no direct reports associated with this position.

• Prepare and analyze intermediate to complex data for use in actuarial experience studies, valuation, or pricing projects.
• Provide significant support for development of pricing and underwriting tools and provide increasing support for helping others understand underwriting case‑specific issues by answering technical questions.
• Develop reserve factors, analyze reserves, and monitor reserve changes.
• Develop experience analysis reviews.
• Support maintenance of valuation system.
• Support preparation of financial reports, tax returns, and state filings as needed.
• Contribute to product development and repricing initiatives.
• Begin working with product, underwriting, compliance, risk management, investments and other areas on specific initiatives; communicate project status within functional area.
• Prepare intermediate to complex reports.
• Demonstrate commitment to career development and growing financial acumen by pursuing actuarial credentials and membership in the Society of Actuaries.
• Continuously assess established training and work processes to identify areas for effectiveness and efficiency improvements.
• Contribute to operating effectiveness through information sharing, suggested process improvements and effective implementation of change.
• Communicate trends and issues identified and proactively recommend resolutions to management.
• Work on and/or lead special projects that require actuarial research and analysis which may involve partnering with other business areas both in and out of finance.
• Maintain and continue to build on a specialized working knowledge of the company operations, systems and the actuarial discipline.
• May serve as informal leader/mentor to more junior level peers as well as training interns.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Credit for at least four actuarial exams.
• 1–2+ years of hands‑on experience and in-depth knowledge of business analysis, pricing, valuation, ALM or corporate experience.
• Strong problem‑solving ability and developing project management skills.
• Hands‑on experience with current technology (Excel, one programming language, plus mainframe systems or database utility).
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.

The base salary range for this position is $73,300.00 – $. Salary is based on skill, geographical location and experience. Unum offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, short‑ and long‑term disability, generous paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employer contribution up to 9.5%, mental health support, student loan repayment options, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work environments.

Unum is an equal‑opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.