Actuarial Client Support (Remote Position)

Moody’s (NYSE: MCO) is a global integrated risk assessment firm that empowers organizations to make better decisions.

Our data, analytical solutions and insights help decision-makers identify opportunities and manage the risks of doing business with others.

We believe that greater transparency, more informed decisions, and fair access to information open the door to shared progress.

With over 11,000 employees in more than 40 countries, Moody’s combines international presence with local expertise and over a century of experience in financial markets.

Learn more at moodys.com .Moody’s Analytics provides financial intelligence and analytical tools supporting our clients’ growth, efficiency and risk management objectives.

The combination of our unparalleled expertise in risk, expansive information resources, and innovative application of technology, helps today’s business leaders confidently navigate an evolving marketplace.Role/ResponsibilitiesThe Role / Responsibilities:The Actuarial Client Support Specialist deals directly with our clients on a daily basis to provide actuarial support, training and advice on best practices for implementing models in AXIS.

They will also work on documentation for clients and research projects that provide exposure to state of the art actuarial science and its application to real problems.

The Client Support Specialist is a member of the Client Support Focus Area for particular product team.Primary Responsibilities “Help Desk”.

This is the primary method for handling ad-hoc  client inquiries on using the software and includes: Help desk assignments at least once per week ; must be available 9:30am  – 5 pm EST.Acknowledging, reviewing and prioritizing  initial calls and emails from clients.Researching and answering client questions as quickly as possible and adhering to all company standards.Ensuring contact with the client (outside of acknowledgements) within prescribed timeframes.General Client Support.  (Also applies to Help Desk responsibilities, carryovers from help desk, as well as direct contacts from clients).

Investigate and analyze client questions / problems as required.Ensure that you understand what the client is trying to do.Investigate whether solutions already exist within AXIS, and if not discuss with developers whether new features may be required.For more complex issues, work with other GGY resources to assist as required.Keep clients informed of the status of any investigations which  may require time to determine an answer.Document all contact with clients, problems and resolutions in Job/IR discussions.Directing clients to existing  explanatory material (e.g.

KB’s, Help text, reconciliation spreadsheets).Creation of additional explanatory material where needed to answer client inquiry.Help develop business specifications for new features After a new feature is deemed to be required,  serve as liaison between GGY and client.Determine client  importance and urgency with respect to delivery of feature.Ensure that GGY understands the client’s business issues and that the feature to be delivered covers this off.Work with developers to prepare business specification documents.Send specifications to client for approval.Testing of new features and bug fixes as required Work with the developers and clients for any given feature or bug fix to determine a formal testing plan to ensure the feature or fix is functioning as expected.Perform & sign off prescribed testing of feature in line with the release schedule.May include developing job-specific data to be used for future testing by the QA team.Conduct in-house, web-based, and on-site training: Preparation for and delivery of training on specific modules or topics.Ensure pre-training administrative steps are completed both internal (e.g.

send training summary plan to client) and external (completion of WBT by clients).Know audience and adjust communication style as required.Other Responsibilities Lead & participate in Interest Groups & Working Groups for your areas of interest or expertise May include researching various industry topics and conveying the information internally.Providing information to employees for various purposes either on an Ad-hoc or formal basis.Participate in marketing activities as required May include initial training of new or trial clients on a client-specific basis (e.g.

building client product into AXIS to make training relevant to the client).This may include traveling to give demos or training to client on-site.Relationship Manager/Client Co-ordinator Serve as a permanent Liaison with specific clients.Arrange periodic client meetings to review client requirements/requests to ensure client is being served well.Provide periodic information to management on status of client, including any existing or possible problems which need to be addressed.“Project” Work Develop/update formal training material as needed.Develop explanatory articles/spreadsheets for topics as needed.Develop/expand Sample data for delivery with the software.Other Duties as assigned.QualificationsQualifications: Preference will be given to FSA’s but ASA’s with equivalent work experience are also suitable candidates.At least 5 years of experience in the life insurance industry in Canada or the U.S.Experience in life, annuity or health in areas such as pricing, valuation, corporate modeling, risk management, ALM, stochastic modeling work, hedging.Some client contact and training will be at their offices so some travel is required.Client service oriented.Great interpersonal skills.Effective communication (listening and questioning) skills.Ability to research information and explain it clearly.Presentation skills.Attention to detail.Ability to assess (e.g.

diagnosing and summarising priority needs).Excellent record keeping ability.Adept at building and maintaining relationships with a wide range of people.Administrative and report writing skills.Organizational and time-management skills, including ability to meet targets.Confidence in group situations.EEO PolicyMoody’s is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, place of origin, disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal persons, members of a visible minority group, persons with a disability, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and women.Moody’s is committed to maintaining an inclusive, diverse and accessible workplace.

To this end, reasonable accommodations are available on request, and will take into account the particular accommodation needs of individual candidates.

If you are selected and require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, you may send your request to AODA@moodys.com .

Information provided during the accommodation process will be treated as confidential, and will be shared only to the extent required to properly evaluate accommodation requests.Securities Trading Policy (STP)Candidates for Moody’s Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position.

Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.This employer is a corporate member ofmyGwork, the business community for LGBTQ+ professionals,graduates, inclusive employers & anyone who believes in workplace equality.