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Quantitative Risk Modeling Lead
Location
United States
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$320K - $400K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Quantitative Risk Modeling Lead
Ryan Specialty
• Lead the application of actuarial and quantitative methods to the underwriting of credit insurance transactions • Translate traditional insurance frameworks into structured credit underwriting practices • Lead the creation and enhancement of complex quantitative models for credit risk • Evaluate insurance company balance sheets and practices in counterparty assessments • Compile and process historical data, perform data analysis using AI/ML tools • Develop and refine internal risk frameworks and methodologies for credit insurance • Drive research initiatives to explore new modeling methodologies • Collaborate with underwriters and senior management to ensure alignment of actuarial standards
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Actuarial credentials (ASA, FSA) or advanced quantitative degree strongly preferred
- 10+ years of experience in quantitative underwriting roles
- Deep familiarity with insurance company balance sheets and reserving protocols
- Demonstrated expertise in actuarial/statistical techniques and application to financial or credit markets
- Strong technical proficiency in Excel; programming/statistical tools (SQL, R, Python, SAS, etc.) a plus
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and leadership skills
Benefits
- Paid time off for company holidays
- Vacation
- Sick and personal days
- Paid parental leave
- Mental health services
- Comprehensive benefits package
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