Senior Analyst - Actuarial

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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 pricing and/or 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. The Senior Actuarial Analyst may be expected to train, mentor, and/or develop one entry-level actuarial analyst, overseeing project responsibilities and performance management.

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. Detroit office with a hybrid work schedule or remote.

• Support a robust pricing and/or 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 rate and/or reserve indications, segmentation analyses, and predictive models
• Support development of themselves and other associates in an actuarial capacity and according to Ally vision and mission statement

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in risk management, finance, economics, actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or related field
• 5 or more Casualty Actuarial Society exams required. ACAS or near ACAS preferred;
• 4+ years of experience in actuarial roles; exposure to advanced rate making and/or reserving a plus
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to adapt to change quickly and to easily adjust priorities as necessary and appropriate
• High level of problem solving and critical thinking capabilities
• Well-organized and detail-oriented
• Strong work ethic
• Programming skills in SQL/R/python
• 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. But Ally’s total compensation - or total rewards - extends beyond your paycheck and is designed to support and enrich your personal and professional life, including:
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 401K 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…