Description

Job Summary

This position affords an immediate opportunity to apply analytical, problem-solving, communication and technology skills that will contribute to the development of solutions to challenging client issues in a professional environment. Actuarial Analysts work independently as well as with a team to deliver consulting services to a broad and diverse range of defined benefit pension clients. Analysts are encouraged to engage in continual learning and development activities with the goal to advance to higher level positions and are supported in pursuing progress toward actuarial accreditation through a competitive exam program and policy. Convenient Peninsula location.

Hybrid Work Environment

Eligible to work-from-home up to 40%, if desired. Must reside within commutable distance from NWPS Office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform valuation services for pension and post-retirement medical plans

Assist in preparing key findings to clients

Perform project tasks with supervision and guidance

Participate in the development of deliverable content that meets the needs of the client

Collaborate with others to develop/improve data, systems and project management

Prepare deliverables with accuracy and quality

Continued progress in actuarial track towards obtaining FSA, ASA, and/or EA designations

Manage own personal and professional development; seek opportunities for professional growth and expansion of consulting skills and experiences

Qualifications

Knowledge of

Functional, operational and technical requirements of assigned project(s)

Concepts of actuarial science, mathematics, statistics and business

The use of technology in business

Core business competencies such as finance, management, accounting, operations, and marketing

More detailed awareness of the business context of a technical solution, including specific business goals associated with the project, how the project will meet the goals, and their own part in advancing the goals

Skill in

Demonstrated success managing projects with minimal supervisionAbility to

Effectively communicate with others outside of the actuarial team including presenting findings, both written and oral

Research, perform data analysis and problem-solve complex and diverse problems.

Work independently

Possess a natural curiosity about actuarial topics and the underlying data driving changes

Education/Previous Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Economics, Statistics or other business-related field

Internship experience in actuarial field preferred

Society of Actuaries Exam P and/or FM passed preferred

Licenses/Certifications

Continued progress in actuarial track towards obtaining FSA, ASA and/or EA designationsTravel Required

NoneFor more information about Raymond James Associates (RJA) and Northwest Plan Services (NWPS), please visit: _https://www.nwpsbenefits.com/_

About NWPS:

Acquired by Raymond James on December 24, 2020, NWPS Holdings, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries doing business as NWPS and Northwest Plan Services provide retirement plan administration services, recordkeeping, consulting, actuarial, compliance and participant services. Based in Seattle, Washington, NWPS provides high-quality service to benefit plan sponsors, participants and advisors and is committed to serving its clients. NWPS has over 1,100 clients nation-wide with over 417,000 plan participants and over $44 billion of assets under administration.

About Raymond James:

Founded in 1962 and a public company since 1983, Raymond James Financial, Inc. is a Florida-based diversified holding company providing financial services to individuals, corporations and municipalities through its subsidiary companies engaged primarily in investment and financial planning, in addition to capital markets and asset management. The firm's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (RJF).

Through its three broker/dealer subsidiaries, Raymond James Financial has approximately 8,600 financial advisors throughout the United States, Canada and overseas. Total client assets are $1.22 trillion.

Raymond James has been recognized nationally for its community support and corporate philanthropy. The company has been ranked as one of the best in the country in customer service, as a great place to work and as a national leader in support of the arts.

Job: Accounting Finance

Primary Location: US-CA-San Jose-San Jose

Other Locations: US-WA-Seattle-Seattle

Organization NWPS

Schedule Full-time

Job Shift Day Job

Travel No

Req ID: 2401453