Description
As a Consultant in this role, you will work as a member of several project teams supporting clients on a wide variety of engagements covering topics such as pricing / reserving for P&C products, behavioural analytics, price optimization, implementation of machine learning algorithms for various topics including pricing, underwriting, claims & reserving.
Our clients demand leading edge products and expertise, and as a consultant with our firm, you can expect to gain tremendous exposure to all facets of insurance operations. This position comes with significant upwards potential for a successful and motivated candidate.
The Role
You Will
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Contribute and/or lead varied and interesting projects such as pricing for P&C risk, price optimization, competitive market analysis, claims analytics and reserving.
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Develop a strong understanding of the P&C pricing / reserving process, become familiar with the various steps needed to prepare data for modelling and be able to manipulate large datasets
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Work collaboratively with other associates/consultants or clients to determine data needs, examine obtained client information and perform any follow up work required to populate complete data sets
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Seek and participate in key learning and development opportunities/maintain steady progress through actuarial exams will be a plus
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Prepare the first draft of models for review by senior pricing experts / reserving experts on the client team(s)
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Build strong relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams
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Demonstrate natural ease and effectiveness when dealing with clients/colleagues at all levels
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Deliver on projects to meet or exceed client expectations and within deadline
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Increase efficiency within client teams by identifying ways to improve processes
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Contribute to sales and marketing efforts by drafting proposals and responding to RFPs
Qualifications
The Requirements:
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At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in a consulting firm, financial services organization or insurance firm
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Academic qualification in the area of actuarial science, financial risk, mathematics, statistics, engineering or other related discipline
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Experience in pricing, reserving or analytics are useful
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Related experience including developing and projecting actuarial models using actuarial software
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A problem solver; able to identify and solve challenging problems
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Analytical; able to draw conclusions from data in a logical, systematic way
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Conceptual; ability to go beyond the details and see the big picture
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Results-driven; focused on achieving results that promote business success
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Fluency in Turkish & English, written and spoken
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Committed to quality; continuously works to achieve the highest quality standards
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Ability to work both independently and on client teams and enjoy a fast-paced environment
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Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel/VBA,
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Open-source coding skills will be a plus
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Ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical audience
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Availability to travel on an as needed basis
Equal Opportunity Employer