Quantitative Risk Modeling Lead

Ryan Specialty

VP of Quantitative Risk Modeling at Ryan Specialty leveraging actuarial expertise in credit insurance processes. Leading model development and implementing innovative analytical methods.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $320,000 - $400,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the application of actuarial and quantitative methods to the underwriting of credit insurance transactions
Translate traditional insurance frameworks (reserving, NAIC capital considerations, risk-based capital) into structured credit underwriting practices
Lead the creation and enhancement of complex quantitative models for credit risk and in-market products
Compile and process historical data, perform sophisticated data analysis using AI/ML tools
Develop and refine internal risk frameworks, actuarial methodologies, and reserving protocols for credit insurance
Drive research initiatives to explore new modeling methodologies and techniques

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Actuarial credentials (ASA, FSA) or advanced quantitative degree strongly preferred
10+ years of experience in quantitative underwriting roles
Deep familiarity with insurance company balance sheets, reserving protocols, and NAIC implications
Demonstrated expertise in actuarial/statistical techniques and their application to financial or credit markets
Strong technical proficiency in Excel; programming/statistical tools (SQL, R, Python, SAS, etc.) a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off for company holidays
Vacation
Sick and personal days
Paid parental leave
Mental health services and more

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Hard Skills & Tools

actuarial methodsquantitative methodscredit risk modelingdata analysisactuarial/statistical techniquesreserving protocolsrisk-based capitalcredit underwriting practicesAI/ML toolsquantitative underwriting

Certifications

ASAFSA