Quality Assurance - Pension Valuation Software Analyst

The successful candidate will be part of the RTG Unit.  The unit's activities include the research & development, testing, maintenance, and support of global retirement related software.  Under general supervision, the candidate will create and execute test plans to assure the soundness of the software.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

·  Focus on verification of the correctness of the software calculations and functionality from a user’s point-of-view.

·  Able to learn and understand software functionality and pension valuation actuarial calculations.

·  Able to independently analyze specifications, write, and execute test plans.

·  Report conclusions with recommendations for further modifications if necessary.Assist with user support.

SKILLS/EDUCATION:

·  Strong communication, interaction, and organizational skills with the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

·  User of Retirement Studio and / or another pension actuarial valuation system

·  Basic understanding of the Retirement Business and the actuarial valuation process

·  Clear, precise, analytical, and logical in problem solving approach.

·  Strong computer skills; comfortable using PCs and actuarial software.

·  Proficient with MS Office components (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).

·  Ability to learn new software independently

·  Programming aptitude (able to follow basic code or pseudo code).

·  BS in Actuarial Science or Mathematics preferred.

·  2+ years of actuarial consulting office experience.