Actuarial Data Lead at Argo Group

Argo Group is seeking an Actuarial Data Lead to provide critical support for the actuarial team. This role involves directing a team of data professionals responsible for managing and maintaining actuarial data for Argo’s pricing and reserving functions. The ideal candidate will lead the strategic and tactical planning, development, evaluation, and coordination of information and technology systems for the Actuarial department.

• Leads the development, maintenance, and enhancement of analytics, data management, and modeling analyses.
• Participates in projects that support the analysis, evaluation, and modeling of potential solutions.
• Creates data sets by combining multiple complex data sources into a suitable format for analysis.
• Leads the team in the architecture/design and building of new automated solutions and procedures.
• Trains users of new and enhanced system solutions, tools, and advanced data.
• Acts as liaison for the Actuarial department on enterprise-wide information technology discussions.
• Maintains current knowledge of trends and products in the system technology industries.
• Acts as subject matter expert on internal data sources and data collection applications.
• Be a steward of data quality; identify issues and areas for improvement.
• Collaborates in a team environment with Actuarial, IT, Claims, Finance, and Underwriting colleagues.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, or Finance related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of P&C experience and broad overall knowledge of P&C Insurance.
• Understanding of common actuarial methodologies.
• In-depth analytical and mathematical skills.
• Experience with multiple coding languages (SQL, Python, R, VBA, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to document databases, formalize data processes, and develop self-service reporting tools.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to management.
• Ability to interact and work within a team environment.
• Proven ability to lead teams to complete concurrent projects on time with tight deadlines.
• Experience with managing multiple monthly processes in Production and Development areas.

Argo Group offers:

• Competitive compensation and merit-driven profit sharing.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial planning options.
• Generous paid time off (21 days of PTO, 11 paid company holidays, 3 floating holidays and a paid voluntary day).
• Argo Academy, a digital and instructor-led platform for continuous learning and professional development.
• Career mobility and continuing education opportunities.
• An inclusive culture that develops and sponsors diverse teams.