Senior Actuarial Analyst - Reserving

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Remote? Yes

Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that’s more than some cliché people put on job postings. We live this stuff! We see our people as, well, people - with interests, families, friends, dreams, and causes that are all important to them. Our focus is on the health and safety of our teammates as well as work-life balance and diversity and inclusion.

From generous benefits to a variety of employee resource groups, we strive to build paths that encourage employees to stretch themselves professionally. We want to help you grow, develop, and learn new things. You’re constantly evolving, so shouldn’t your opportunities be, too?

This role is Detroit Hybrid preferred; however, remote option possible.

The Senior Actuarial Analyst is responsible for developing and supporting a robust reserving framework at Ally Insurance. The Senior Actuarial Analyst will be expected to independently lead projects from start to finish. This includes brainstorming, accurately executing advanced analytics, and effectively communicating results to Management and Senior Leadership. This role will have high visibility to Leadership and future advancement opportunities. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated leadership, communication, and technical skills.

Programming skills a must. SQL/R/Python preferred.

• Support a reserving framework for insurance business, including both standard actuarial techniques and advanced modeling
• Lead, develop, and communicate advanced analytics to Management and Senior Leadership
• Foster innovation within the team and across the broader organization
• Work collaboratively as a part of the product development, pricing, and/or reserving processes
• Develop reserve indications, produce reserve ranges, and perform advanced analytics
• Support development of themselves and other associates in an actuarial capacity and according to Ally vision and mission statement

• ACAS or near ACAS preferred; 5 or more Casualty Actuarial Society exams required
• 4+ years of experience in actuarial or data science roles; exposure to advanced rate making and/or reserving a plus
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Programming skills in SQL & R
• Ability to adapt to change and adjust priorities quickly, as necessary and appropriate
• High level of problem solving and critical thinking capabilities
• Well-organized and detail-oriented
• Highly motivated and self-directed
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in risk management, finance, economics, actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or related field
• Must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis

• Time Away: competitive holiday and flexible paid‑time‑off, including time off for volunteering and voting.
• Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry‑leading 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan and 529 educational assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, and other financial well‑being programs.
• Supporting your Health & Well‑being: flexible health and insurance options including dental and vision, pre‑tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions and a total well‑being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.
• Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy, and fertility support as well as parental and caregiver leave, back‑up child and adult/elder day care program and childcare discounts.
• Work‑Life Integration: other benefits including Life Matters® Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs.

Ally Financial is a customer‑centric, leading digital financial services company with passionate customer service and innovative financial solutions. We are relentlessly focused on “Doing it Right” and being a trusted financial‑services provider to our consumer, commercial, and corporate customers. For more information, visit

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