Hiring: Data Scientist - Actuarial Modeling/Developer Company: JSR Tech Consulting Location: Newark, NJ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 15:09:24 Employment Type: Contract / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Azure, CFA, GCP, Machine Learning, Python, SQL About the job Experience: •4+ years of strong actuarial experience •7+ years of relevant quantitative/technical experience are welcomed Required Skills: •Design and develop callable actuarial components using Python, VBA, SQL, and other technologies, building modular logic that can be integrated into robust orchestration pipelines •Partner cross-functionally with highly-specialized and talented quantitative professionals to develop creative pricing solutions and strategies for diverse pension plan structures •Build, enhance, and maintain pricing models and tools, automating and streamlining processes through hands-on development •Develop pricing infrastructure and contribute to data visualization and reporting processes used across the organization to manage business production and inform strategic decision-making •Analyze population and pension plan specific experience data to determine mortality and other actuarial assumptions for pricing •Provide timely, accurate and insightful pricing analytics to facilitate confident decision-making •Actively facilitate and support development and execution of competitive positioning strategies •Collaborate cross-functionally across the organization to develop and implement pricing strategies that balance competitiveness and profitability while ensuring compliance with internal standards and external regulations Qualifications: •Strong foundation in actuarial first principles required •Background in actuarial science, mathematics, computer science, statistics, or related quantitative discipline •Master's Degree (MA / BS) required. Degree in Actuarial Science, mathematics, finance, computer science, or related discipline preferred •ASA with 4+ years of strong actuarial experience •Pension experience preferred; familiarity with pension plan structures, liability valuation, and pension risk transfer pricing is a plus •Programming skills preferred (Python, SQL, VBA); willingness to develop coding proficiency is expected. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus •FSA, MAAA, CFA, PhD, FRM, Client or advanced degree in S.I.E.C. preferred but not required •Candidates with alternative qualifications including 7+ years of relevant quantitative/technical experience are welcomed •Strong quantitative modeling experience including complex quantitative concepts and models •Strong communication skills, particularly in presenting results to senior executives Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!