Underwriting & Actuarial Data Analyst I

About the role

Hybrid Work Environment - Must reside on Oahu. Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt.

Pay

Pay Range: $59,000 - $116,000, position is eligible for an incentive bonus. Note: Individuals typically begin between the minimum to middle of the pay range.

Responsibilities

• Data Management: Reviews data sources and preps needed data; identifies existing and new data sources; performs data prototyping, if necessary, to agree what data can/not be used; preps data for use in analysis, goes back to source if problems are found, and identifies other options/alternatives if problems cannot be resolved; performs review of data to ensure completeness/accuracy/timeliness for the purpose of the analysis; maintains tables that are necessary for department or corporate reporting; ensures existing, approved, corporate tools used can accept/integrate the data.
• Analytics and Technical Acumen: Performs required analysis, applies accepted statistical methodologies where applicable, and documents the process that was followed, and data sources/tools used; determines what kind of analytics will be performed (descriptive, predictive, prescriptive) and defines/documents overall framework; understands various internal and external data sources available; uses expertise to utilize the most appropriate data source; utilizes appropriate tools to load, integrate, and analyze data; conducts analysis and documents findings, identifies unexpected anomalies and root cause (if possible) and determines if analysis can continue, identifies alternatives if anomalies cannot be resolved; ensures reproducibility of outcomes; documents entire analysis process, including business problem, data sources, methods and tools used, project reference, and outcomes; implements pre-emptive actions, where possible.
• Analytics/Reporting Tool Development & Training: Participates in the development and delivery of analytics/reporting tools for internal and external customers; types of projects include the development and or maintenance of self-service reporting tools and regular or ad hoc reporting; applies a whole company perspective, draws upon previous knowledge and experience, and -- where necessary -- research new/other approaches to identify and agree upon objectives, approach, and success measures; defines delivery milestones and negotiates timeframes, monitors progress and periodically notifies customer of status; provides training to customers on new tools/reporting capabilities.
• Effective Communication: Prepare/present findings that are informative and audience appropriate; reviews findings and outcomes with customer, ensures business problem/objectives have been met, and prepares documentation of the analysis; where necessary, manage divergent views in the audience and advises the internal/external customer on any recommendations or options that will facilitate data and analysis driven decision making; prepares a presentation of the analysis, process followed and reviews it with the customer to ensure the results are audience appropriate; performs all other miscellaneous responsibilities and duties as assigned or directed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and four years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.

Skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of data (types, content reliability, etc.).
• Strong problem solving and data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Strong understanding/use of dashboards, data visualization tools, and advanced and custom graphics.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proficiency with OLAP tools and databases.
• Knowledge of one or more of the following: SQL, R or SAS/SPSS.