Description

Group1001 is a consumer-centric, technology-driven family of insurance companies on a mission to deliver outstanding value and operational performance by combining financial strength and stability with deep insurance expertise and a can-do culture. Group1001’s culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, communication, core business focus, risk management, and striving for outcomes. This goal extends to how we hire and onboard our most valuable assets – our employees.

Job Summary

Group1001 is looking for an Asset Model Specialist to join us in our Actuarial Modeling Department.

Main Accountabilities

• Creates asset modeling inputs (BondEdge) for actuarial projection software (MG-ALFA).
• Researches, builds, reviews and validates security models for fixed income investments.
• Prepares and analyzes reports for portfolios containing diverse asset classes.
• Utilizes advanced data analysis tools and reports to assist with in-depth analysis and reporting.
• Communicates model results and impacts to internal customers.
• Collaborates with modeling actuaries in identifying assets that support a well-balanced company asset/liability position.
• Collaborates with internal departments (such as Investment Accounting and Middle Office) to validate models.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, accounting, finance, economics, or related field.
• 5+ years of related work experience in insurance, banking, investment or financial services industry, with a sound understanding of fixed income securities and derivatives
• Data analysis and/or modeling background helpful
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong quantitative skills
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel and Access; BlackRock, BondEdge, MG-ALFA or programming experience a plus
• Must be able to multi-task, set priorities, and schedule own work to meet established timelines for short- and long-term deadlines, and be disciplined and organized in the efficient use of time.
  Must apply sound judgement and logic to tasks and projects