Title:
VP, Head of Actuarial Reserving Governance

Company:
Everest Global Services, Inc.

Job Category:
Analytics

About the Role

The Head of Reserving Governance plays a key role in supporting and executing the reserving governance framework. This role focuses on ensuring strong controls, comprehensive documentation, and adherence to policies and standards across the reserving function.

The role partners closely with Finance, Risk, and Audit teams to maintain compliance, enhance controls, and promote best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Governance Framework Execution

• Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the reserving governance framework.
• Ensure consistent application of governance standards across reserving processes.
• Assist in the development and enhancement of governance structures and practices.

Documentation & Policy Management

• Lead the development and maintenance of documentation for reserving methodologies, assumptions, and processes.
• Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and regularly updated.
• Support the development and maintenance of reserving policies and standards.

Controls & Compliance

• Oversee execution and testing of controls related to reserving.
• Coordinate with Finance and Internal Audit on control reviews and remediation efforts.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and evidence is maintained for audit purposes.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with Actuarial, Finance, Risk, and Audit teams to ensure alignment and compliance.
• Support responses to internal and external audit requests.
• Promote awareness and adherence to governance standards across the function.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to strengthen controls, improve documentation, and enhance governance processes.
• Support the implementation of best practices across reserving activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of actuarial or related experience, with exposure to reserving.
• Strong understanding of governance, controls, and documentation requirements.
• Experience with SOX controls and audit processes.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail
• Governance and control mindset
• Organizational and documentation excellence
• Collaboration and communication
• Continuous improvement focus

The base salary range for this position is $206,000 - $275,500 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

What if I don't meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.

Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Primary Location:
Warren, NJ

Additional Locations:
New York, NY