Hello Math and Economics Students! Two representatives
from Towers Watson, a leading global professional services company, will be
holding an information session on Wednesday, October 10th. Please stop by and
speak with us about both entry-level actuarial analyst positions and summer
internship opportunities. For details on the information session please see
below. If you have any questions feel free to e-mail me
at dan.latinsky@towerswatson.com
or visit our website http://www.towerswatson.com/careers/university.asp.
We look forward to speaking with you!
Towers Watson
Information Session on the Actuarial Careers at TWWednesday, October 10th, 2012
6:00 pm
Edgar Allen Poe Room, Stamp Student Union
Are you looking for a career that consistently ranks as
one of the best in the nation? Do you want the opportunity to apply your
quantitative and analytical skills in a challenging business environment? If you
are, then becoming an actuary may be the best path for you!
Representatives from Towers Watson, a leading global
professional services company, will host an information session that will
provide you with an overview of our company and business services, share with
you the reasons why we believe Towers Watson is a great place to launch your
career and make your mark, and answer all of your questions. Food will be
served.
Many internships and full-time positions are available
with Towers Watson! More information can be found at our website.
For some general information on the actuarial profession,
please visit the following site.
Towers Watson (NYSE: TW) is a leading global human capital
and financial management consulting firm. The firm specializes in employee
benefits, human capital strategies, technology solutions, and insurance and
financial services. The firm is headquartered in New York, N.Y. and has more
than 14,000 associates in over 30 countries.
Towers Watson is an EEO/AA Employer. M/F/D/V.
Responsibilities:
The actuarial analyst position offers an opportunity for
professional development and involvement in many areas of benefits consulting.
As a contributing member of our consulting team, you will be involved in a
variety of projects which include:
* Pension plan design
* Annual pension and/or post-retirement medical plan
valuations* Forecasting
* Asset/liability modeling
* Pension plan administration
* Experience studies
* Solving other retirement-related client issues
As an actuarial analyst, you are eligible to participate
in a comprehensive Exam Study Program
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in mathematics, economics, actuarial
science, statistics or other mathematics-related degrees
* Strong analytical skills and math aptitude* Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
* Attention to detail and commitment to task
* Strong GPA
* Strong computer skills
* Strong communication skills
* Ability to pass actuarial exams
* Good decision-making and problem-solving skills
Sign up for an actuarial exam!
Actuaries get their credentials by taking a series of
exams administered by the Society of Actuaries (SOA). It's getting more and more
competitive to get a job as an actuarial analyst or intern, and a great way to
set yourself apart from the crowd is to take (and hopefully pass!) an actuarial
exam. In addition to taking standardized exams, actuarial students also must get
credit for certain topics through Validation by Educational Experience (VEE),
which can be obtained through college courses.
Here is a link to a page on the beanactuary.org website
that describes the actuarial exam process. On this page, there is a link to exam
application forms.
What preliminary actuarial exams can I take? Exam P covers
Probability and Statistics. It is now offered five times a year in September,
November, January, March and May. Exam FM covers Interest Theory. It is offered
three times a year, in December, February, and June. For more information, go to
http://www.beanactuary.org/exams/exam_sched.cfm.
What VEE credit can I get for my college courses? Through
Validation by Educational Experience (VEE), you can get SOA credit for the
following topics: Applied Statistical Methods, Corporate Finance, and Economics.
The easiest way to receive credit is by taking college courses while still in
school. For a directory of courses that are already approved for VEE credit, go
to http://www.soa.org/ccm/content/exams-education-jobs/education-redesign/process-for-validation-by-educational-experience/
For more information, go to http://www.beanactuary.org/exams/exam_vee.cfm.
