AVP, Actuarial and Analytics – Actuarial Product CMP

Role Overview

• Strategy: Assess, prioritize, influence and communicate strategic initiative options to senior leaders. Foster an environment for effective execution and completion of assigned strategic initiatives and projects. Be a leader of change and innovation. This position will lead assigned unit strategic initiatives and cross-unit initiatives and is expected to participate in Enterprise initiatives.
• Operational: Perform and lead actuarial and analytic analyses to solve business problems and apply judgment appropriately. Drive day to day execution within unit. Drive broad department initiatives. Promote efficiency and identify appropriate resource needs across primary working group, balancing additional effort against incremental lift gained from work. Make decisions independently in accordance with Segment practices. Consistently provide direction and review others' analytical work. Translate ambiguous business needs into analytical solutions. Provide support as necessary for initiatives across the Enterprise within the scope of influence.
• Communication: Communicates on a regular basis with staff, peers, business partners, and often with senior leaders. Proficient at tailoring communication of analysis, project results, and other business initiatives to audience. Proficient at communicating technical topics to non-technical audiences. Leads group discussions with multiple disciplines or responsibility levels. Proficient at creating formal written communication such as memos or presentations. Influences and collaborates with peers and partners to take actions to enhance business outcomes.
• Talent: Staff responsibilities are likely to include direct management of a team of managers and individual contributors. Acquisition, retention, and development of talent for assigned unit. Execute, communicate, and influence standards for talent development processes, including performance and personal development goals. Succession planning and talent assessment recommendations. Performance management including workforce planning. Support staff engagement in cross Enterprise initiatives. Mentor less experienced talent across the Enterprise. Identify training and skill development needs across assigned Segment and the Enterprise. Support recruiting efforts and candidate talent assessment efforts across the Enterprise. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• College degree in STEM related field.
• Associate Actuarial Credential.
• Leadership experience.
• 10+ years of quantitative analysis experience.
• Strong understanding of insurance products and industry.
• Demonstrated ability in actuarial and quantitative analysis and statistical concepts.
• Exceptional influencing and/or consulting skills; able to build consensus among a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and translate complex information to senior leadership and non-technical teams.
• Strong PC skills (MS Office).

Benefits

• Health Insurance : Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
• Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
• Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
• Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.