Employment
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Employment opportunities
Trustmark Insurance - Posted April 28th, 2008Job Description
LoanSifter - Posted February 14th, 2008
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Willis Re Job Opportunity - Posted January 10th, 2008
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ACUITY Mutual Insurance - Posted December 23rd
JOB TITLE: Strategic Information Analyst
REPORTS TO: Vice President & Chief Actuary
SUPERVISES: None
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Act as end user expert on data warehouse & data warehouse issues. Build models to provide actionable information to management or as input to other models that provide actionable information to management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
a. EDUCATION: 4 year college degree in liberal arts with strong math/statistics/analytical flavor.
b. OTHER: Enjoy working with electronic spreadsheets and capable of learning advanced function. Ability to build economic models. Aptitude to: understanding database concepts, problem solving skills, and learn PC based application.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
a. Using latest PC tools, develop, enhance and monitor reports and models for other business areas.
b. Evaluate and use Data Mining Tools.
c. Support, train, encourage, consult other areas in the company what they will provide actionable information to management.
d. Continually monitor database information and future needs.
e. Explore and acquire data from outside sources.
f. Use database tools to support other departments.
g. Reasonably regular, predictable attendance.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
a. Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
a. Powerful enough PC to be able to run Lotus 1-2-3
b. Business objects & other database and modeling software.
New York LIfe in Tampa - Posted November 29th
Internship Position Description
Valuation of Actuarial Assistant
Department of Population Health Sciences - Posted November 29th
The Department of Population Health Sciences is seeking applicants interested in health care to fill a research assistant position starting immediately Spring 2008 semester. The successful candidate will be detail oriented, have strong organizational, writing, and database skills and be able to work independently. He or she should demonstrate solid skills in Microsoft Word and Excel. Previous experience on a research project or knowledge of basic study design, experience with Endnote, Access, SAS, Stata, HTML a plus. Duties include aiding faculty with ongoing research projects (http://www.pophealth.wisc.edu/msmith/) including data coding, database maintenance, literature reviews, manuscript preparation, and general clerical (ordering supplies, copying, faxing, etc.). Hours: Over the summer 15 up to 30+; School year: 15 to 25 per week. Continued employment Summer 2008 and beyond expected. Starting pay $8-10 per hour, based on experience.
To apply: send a resume, an informal transcript and three references to Inna Larsen: ivlarsen@wisc.edu
McKinsey Job Opportunities - Posted November 12th
Please apply through our online application at www.mckinsey.com/careers for the Insurance/Risk Management Business Analyst position. If you have any questions, please contact Laura Toran at laura_toran@mckinsey.com.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
When you join McKinsey as a Business Analyst, you are joining a firm that will challenge you and invest heavily in your professional development. You will build leadership skills beyond what you thought possible and gain access to the most extraordinary leadership network in the world. In the Business Analyst role, you will have the opportunity to help the best organizations in the world solve some of their most difficult problems. Throughout your tenure you will gain broad exposure to a variety of different industries and functional areas. The Business Analyst at McKinsey is a full member of the client engagement team. You will work closely with your McKinsey colleagues and with the client team on the client site and you will "own" your piece of the project. Some examples of the specific work a McKinsey Business Analyst might do include: interviewing clients, building financial models, making presentations, leading client teams and working with McKinsey subject experts to develop perspectives and insights for the client. The Financial Services Practice, which includes our work on Insurance and Risk Management, is the largest industry practice in McKinsey with a broad group of leaders and a deep pool of talented practitioners. McKinsey helps many of the worldÕs leading companies to understand, manage, and maximize value from the risks they take. Our projects range widely. For financial firms, example projects include: creating a new underwriting strategy for a credit-card issuer; developing an effective operational-risk program; and assessing a loan portfolio. For industrial sectors, example projects include: optimizing the fuel-hedging program of an airline and evaluating whether an energy producer should undertake a risky investment project. Typically, our engagements last between 2 to 4 months. As a Business Analyst, you will be assigned to one engagement at a time. Business Analysts focused on Insurance/Risk Management can expect to spend approximately 50 percent or more of their client work in the Insurance/Risk Management field, with the remainder of time spent as working on client teams as Generalist BAs, across a variety of other industries and functional areas. This position is designed for individuals interested in management consulting, but with a desire to learn more about insurance/risk management topics.
LOCATIONS:
This Business Analyst position focused on Insurance/Risk Management is available in our New York, Boston, and Chicago locations.
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:
Ideal candidates for the Insurance/Risk Management BA position:
TRAINING:
Most Business Analysts, (depending on your experience before joining McKinsey) will participate in a 5-week Business Bridge program conducted by Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth University. This course will provide you with the core knowledge required to help you as a new consultant with McKinsey, including skills in the disciplines of finance, financial accounting, managerial economics, and marketing. You will also attend a 1-week learning program upon joining the firm that is designed to equip you with the basic consulting skills you need on your first engagement team. Then after approximately one year of consulting experience, you will attend Business Analyst Training, a 1-week course in advanced problem solving, interpersonal, and communications skills. In addition, other programs and learning resources will be available to you, depending on your personal development needs to build specific skills (such as problem solving or communications), and/or provide additional industry knowledge (e.g., electronics, consumer goods, health care, financial services) or functional knowledge (e.g., marketing, sales, corporate finance, business dynamics, strategy). In addition to formal training, your professional development continues through the range of experiences you gain on engagement teams, which may involve working in other offices or other countries. Every business analyst has a Development Group Leader, a senior member of the firm who offers guidance on career choices and engagement assignments. Also, you will naturally build informal mentor relationships with team members and office colleagues.
CAREER PATH:
The Business Analyst role is your entry into what we hope will be a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible career at McKinsey. During your first two years with the firm, you will serve on multiple client engagements and work with a number of McKinsey colleagues and clients. After approximately two years, we encourage you to spend your third year pursuing an experience that will truly broaden your leadership and problem solving capabilities. Many BAs choose to work in international offices (e.g., Asia, Europe), pursue nonprofit externships or take on client rotations. After this experience, Business Analysts either stay with the firm to advance to Associate roles or attend graduate school with financial support from McKinsey. We are committed to supporting you in whatever career path is most exciting to you and best fits your development goals. We believe the BA Role provides an outstanding starting point for a long-term career with McKinsey and we look forward to working with you to shape a personalized, highly compelling set of experiences. PLEASE CONTACT LAURA TORAN (LAURA_TORAN@MCKINSEY.COM) WITH ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS POSITION.
Aon Corporation
Good Afternoon - I'd like to take a moment to introduce to you a fantastic opportunity that students within your organization may be interested in learning more about. Aon Corporation is the industry leader in Risk Management and Insurance Brokerage, as well as a leader in the Human Resources Consulting industry. We have been involved with the University of Wisconsin to recruit for our Early Career Development Program which onboards undergraduates into a formal 18-month development program focusing on specific career interested students aligning with our key business functions.
Specifically, I'd like to present to your members the Direct position within Aon Corporation that we have available as part of our Early Career Development Program. This program is specifically looking for high performing undergraduates who are interested in taking the opportunity to enter an actuarial function while learning about Aon and being exposed to its executives and business leaders. At the end of the formal 18-month development program, graduates of the program will remain in their work function and will have gained amazing experiences to become a leader within Aon.
This is a perfect opportunity for students who want the opportunity to join a Fortune 250 company in a successful development program, and be afforded a comfortable work-life balance! We encourage students of your esteemed organization to visit www.aon.com to learn more about our Early Career Development Program. First round interviews would be held via phone with one of our ECDP staff. Second round interviews would be held in our local office shortly and we'd love to have many students from your organization invited!
Thank you,
http://www.aon.com/us/about/careers/early_career_opp/default.jsp
Aon Corporation Campus Recruiting
campusrecruiting@aon.com
Courtney L Moore
Aon Corporate Human Resources
Corporate Recruiting, Early Career Recruiting
1650 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
Tel: 215.255.1756
Email: courtney_moore@aon.com
Thrivent Financial
We are excited to announce that Thrivent Financial in Minneapolis is in the initial stages of the hiring process for actuarial students. We are looking for:
To find the descriptions and applications, go to http://www.thrivent.com/careers/ and click on 'Search Corporate Job Openings'. You can apply directly from the job description. The deadline for applications is December 3rd.
Please let me know if there is any other information we can provide for you. Thanks for passing this along to your students and for your interest in Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
Andrea Johnson, ASA, MAAA
Staff Actuary
Pricing and Financial Evaluation
625 Fourth Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55415-1665
Direct: 612-844-4055
Email: andrea.johnson@thrivent.com
Allstate Financial
Allstate Financial has at least two open entry level positions that we would like to fill with December 2007 graduates. If you are interested, please send your resume and an uncertified transcript to Alan Vanevenhoven (alan.vanevenhoven@allstate.com). Allstate Financial is the life and annuity division of Allstate Corporation. The home office is located in Northbrook, IL. Unfortunately, Allstate does not hire students who require sponsorship at this point in time. We will be back on campus November 17th to interview May 2008 graduates and we also plan to interview interns during the normal recruiting week in January. Please contact me with any questions. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone at the career fair.
Actuarial Opportunities with Milliman's Denver Health Practice
Milliman is the country's most prestigious actuarial consulting firm with offices worldwide. Milliman is divided into four main practice areas - Health, Employee Benefits, Casualty and Life. All of our practices are owned by the local Principals who manage them. You can find out more about Milliman at www.milliman.com.
The Denver Health Practice of Milliman is a growing practice with a wide variety of niche practices, which means that we always have a broad range of work and challenges. Our work typically involves the analysis of the financial risks and projections associated with healthcare, as well as the management of healthcare. We are almost always looking for intelligent and energetic actuarial interns and students.
The salary potential at the Denver Health Practice of Milliman is virtually unlimited because individuals are paid based upon their contribution to the organization. We work closely with students to assist and support them in their attempts to pass actuarial exams. Students receive generous raises for passing exams. Students are also heavily involved as we stake out additional areas of expertise. Our goal in each of our expertise areas is to be recognized as one of the top consultants in each niche specialty.
If you are a student interested in pursuing a career in actuarial science, we have the following advice and opportunities for you:
Juniors and Graduate Students: We typically hire several summer interns each year. To help students acquire actuarial experience prior to graduation, our internship program is intended for students who are on a break (i.e. spring, summer, fall or winter) from their current academic program, but who have not yet graduated. In addition to summer internship positions, we also employ interns on a part-time to full-time basis during the school year with flexible work schedules. Candidates who successfully complete our internship program may have an advantage when new student positions open up. We currently have openings for two interns.
Seniors and Graduate Students: We look for articulate students who have passed at least one actuarial exam (more if you have been attending an actuarial program) and who want a fast start to their career. Our student program is intended for individuals who have graduated from their academic program, passed at least one SOA exam, and are ready to begin their actuarial career.
All Students: The time to start taking actuarial exams is now! You should start by visiting the Society of Actuaries web site (www.soa.org) and understanding the exam process, topics and timing.
To apply, please forward your cover letter, resume, and other pertinent information to: Sherri Norton, Practice Administrator Milliman Denver Health Practice 1099 18th Street, Suite 3100 Denver, Colorado 80202 Denv.Health@Milliman.com
For Interns: All applications for summer internships are due by November 30th and must include a cover letter, resume, expected graduation date, current SOA exam status, and approximate dates you would be available for an internship (i.e. mid-May to late August). Incomplete applications will not be considered or replied to. After reviewing those applications received, we will select the candidates to be considered further and send requests for additional information to each candidate in early November. Candidate responses will each be reviewed by members of our staff between November and early January. We expect to conduct phone interviews by mid-February and make internship offers by early March. We are committed to responding to every application regardless of our decision. For internships during other times of the year, please apply at least three months in advance.
For Students: It is best to send your resume about four to six months before graduation. It is also better to contact Milliman directly, in order to show your clear interest in our company, and to establish strong lines of communication. We do not accept entry-level candidate applications through recruiters. Our student recruitment process is similar to our intern recruitment process, but candidates are considered based on when applications are received rather than a fixed time schedule.
Equal Opportunity Employer Thanks, Sherri L. Norton Practice Administrator Milliman, Denver Health Email: sherri.norton@milliman.com
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