Senior Actuarial Analyst - Reserving

Ally and Your Career

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?

Ally designates roles as (1) fully on‑site, (2) hybrid, or (3) fully remote. Hybrid roles are generally expected to be in the office a certain number of days per week as indicated by your manager. Your hiring manager will discuss this role's specific work requirements with you during the hiring process. All work requirements are subject to change at any time based on leader discretion and/or business need.

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

Ally's compensation program offers market‑competitive base pay and pay‑for‑performance incentives (bonuses) based on achieving personal and company goals. Our Total Rewards program includes industry‑leading compensation and benefits plus additional incentives that are designed to meet your needs and those of your family so you can get the most out of your career and your life, including:

• Time Away:
  Program starts at 20 paid time off days in addition to 11 paid holidays and 8 hours of volunteer time off yearly (time off days are prorated based on start date and program varies based on full or part‑time status and management level).
• Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry‑leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan pay downs and 529 educational save up assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and financial learning center and financial coach access.
• Supporting your Health & Well‑being: flexible health and insurance options including medical, dental…