ACTUARIAL ASSISTANT
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Date: Feb 1, 2016
Location: Kansas City, MO, US, 64108
Company: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Position Title:Actuarial Assistant
Posting Date: 02/01/2016
Req ID: 5621
Position Summary
Provides background data support, analysis and recommendations for the rating, reserving and financial reporting policies of BCBSKC and its subsidiaries and provides systems and programming support across the Actuarial and Underwriting Division for their automated and manual systems.
Accountabilities
Creates spreadsheets, analyzes and interprets data.
Provides internal reports for Actuarial and Underwriting.
Uses databases of financial results to provide analyses as assigned.
Monitors and reports financial results and trends.
Assists in studies, surveys and special requests from BCBS Association and regulatory agencies.
Studies for and passes actuarial examinations and stays current on issues regarding the industry.
Assists with or manages the actuarial responsibilities for small group renewals.
Assists with or develops business requirements test scripts, and performs regression testing of software that calls for actuarial expertise.
Competencies
Delivering High Quality Work
Displaying Technical Expertise
Solving Complex Problems
Using Math
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, or other relevant academic discipline; or any combination of education and experience providing the types and levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities required by the job.
Completion of at least one actuarial exam
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations and permutations.
Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory and factor analysis.
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Ability to deal with a nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs) in its most difficult phase.
Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
Intermediate skill using a computer keyboard.
Preferred Requirements
Intermediate knowledge of and skill using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint preferred.
At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC), we know that success starts with a diverse workforce. Our ability to work effectively as individuals and collectively as teams is a direct reflection of our ongoing dedication. The Blue KC business philosophy is to leverage diversity and inclusion to meet the complex and ever-changing needs of our employees, partners and customers we serve. Blue KC is truly committed to fostering an inclusive culture through equal opportunity and respect. Not accepting applicants from placement services, recruitment firms, and employment
agencies.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City will extend reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are otherwise not able to fully utilize electronic and online job application systems. For assistance, please send an email to Recruiting@BlueKC.com.
EOE/M/F/Vets/Disability
Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity
Nearest Major Market: Kansas City
Job Segment: Underwriter, Law, Mainframe, Actuarial, Compliance, Insurance, Legal, Technology
APPLY NOW
Date: Feb 1, 2016
Location: Kansas City, MO, US, 64108
Company: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Position Title:Actuarial Assistant
Posting Date: 02/01/2016
Req ID: 5621
Position Summary
Provides background data support, analysis and recommendations for the rating, reserving and financial reporting policies of BCBSKC and its subsidiaries and provides systems and programming support across the Actuarial and Underwriting Division for their automated and manual systems.
Accountabilities
Creates spreadsheets, analyzes and interprets data.
Provides internal reports for Actuarial and Underwriting.
Uses databases of financial results to provide analyses as assigned.
Monitors and reports financial results and trends.
Assists in studies, surveys and special requests from BCBS Association and regulatory agencies.
Studies for and passes actuarial examinations and stays current on issues regarding the industry.
Assists with or manages the actuarial responsibilities for small group renewals.
Assists with or develops business requirements test scripts, and performs regression testing of software that calls for actuarial expertise.
Competencies
Delivering High Quality Work
Displaying Technical Expertise
Solving Complex Problems
Using Math
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, or other relevant academic discipline; or any combination of education and experience providing the types and levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities required by the job.
Completion of at least one actuarial exam
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations and permutations.
Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory and factor analysis.
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Ability to deal with a nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs) in its most difficult phase.
Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
Intermediate skill using a computer keyboard.
Preferred Requirements
Intermediate knowledge of and skill using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint preferred.
At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC), we know that success starts with a diverse workforce. Our ability to work effectively as individuals and collectively as teams is a direct reflection of our ongoing dedication. The Blue KC business philosophy is to leverage diversity and inclusion to meet the complex and ever-changing needs of our employees, partners and customers we serve. Blue KC is truly committed to fostering an inclusive culture through equal opportunity and respect. Not accepting applicants from placement services, recruitment firms, and employment
agencies.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City will extend reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are otherwise not able to fully utilize electronic and online job application systems. For assistance, please send an email to Recruiting@BlueKC.com.
EOE/M/F/Vets/Disability
Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity
Nearest Major Market: Kansas City
Job Segment: Underwriter, Law, Mainframe, Actuarial, Compliance, Insurance, Legal, Technology
Actuarial Assistant (Entry Level)