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Raymond James Financial, Inc. Actuarial Analyst in Seattle, Washington
Description
Job Summary
This position affords an immediate opportunity to apply analytical, problem-solving, communication and technology skills that will contribute to the development of solutions to challenging client issues in a professional environment. Actuarial Analysts work independently as well as with a team to deliver consulting services to a broad and diverse range of defined benefit pension clients. Analysts are encouraged to engage in continual learning and development activities with the goal to advance to higher level positions and are supported in pursuing progress toward actuarial accreditation through a competitive exam program and policy. Convenient Peninsula location.
Hybrid Work Environment
Eligible to work-from-home up to 40%, if desired. Must reside within commutable distance from NWPS Office.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Perform valuation services for pension and post-retirement medical plans
Assist in preparing key findings to clients
Perform project tasks with supervision and guidance
Participate in the development of deliverable content that meets the needs of the client
Collaborate with others to develop/improve data, systems and project management
Prepare deliverables with accuracy and quality
Continued progress in actuarial track towards obtaining FSA, ASA, and/or EA designations
Manage own personal and professional development; seek opportunities for professional growth and expansion of consulting skills and experiences
Qualifications
Knowledge of
Functional, operational and technical requirements of assigned project(s)
Concepts of actuarial science, mathematics, statistics and business
The use of technology in business
Core business competencies such as finance, management, accounting, operations, and marketing
More detailed awareness of the business context of a technical solution, including specific business goals associated with the project, how the project will meet the goals, and their own part in advancing the goals
Skill in
- Demonstrated success managing projects with minimal supervision
Ability to
Effectively communicate with others outside of the actuarial team including presenting findings, both written and oral
Research, perform data analysis and problem-solve complex and diverse problems.
Work independently
Possess a natural curiosity about actuarial topics and the underlying data driving changes
Education/Previous Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Economics, Statistics or other business-related field
Internship experience in actuarial field preferred
Society of Actuaries Exam P and/or FM passed preferred
Licenses/Certifications
- Continued progress in actuarial track towards obtaining FSA, ASA and/or EA designations
Travel Required
- None
For more information about Raymond James & Associates (RJA) and Northwest Plan Services (NWPS), please visit: _https://www.nwpsbenefits.com/_
About NWPS:
Acquired by Raymond James on December 24, 2020, NWPS Holdings, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries doing business as NWPS and Northwest Plan Services provide retirement plan administration services, recordkeeping, consulting, actuarial, compliance and participant services. Based in Seattle, Washington, NWPS provides high-quality service to benefit plan sponsors, participants and advisors and is committed to serving its clients. NWPS has over 1,100 clients nation-wide with over 417,000 plan participants and over $44 billion of assets under administration.
About Raymond James:
Founded in 1962 and a public company since 1983, Raymond James Financial, Inc. is a Florida-based diversified holding company providing financial services to individuals, corporations and municipalities through its subsidiary companies engaged primarily in investment and financial planning, in addition to capital markets and asset management. The firm's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (RJF).
Through its three broker/dealer subsidiaries, Raymond James Financial has approximately 8,600 financial advisors throughout the United States, Canada and overseas. Total client assets are $1.22 trillion.
Raymond James has been recognized nationally for its community support and corporate philanthropy. The company has been ranked as one of the best in the country in customer service, as a great place to work and as a national leader in support of the arts.
Job: Accounting & Finance
Primary Location: US-CA-San Jose-San Jose
Other Locations: US-WA-Seattle-Seattle
Organization NWPS
Schedule Full-time
Job Shift Day Job
Travel No
Req ID: 2401453