Kemper Corporation
Senior Capital Modeling Analyst
Kemper Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Senior Capital Modeling AnalystLocation(s): Chicago, Illinois
Details
Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.
Position Summary:
Kemper is looking for a highly talented and motivated person to join the Economic Capital Modeling team as a Senior Analyst. The Economic Capital Modeling Team is part of the Finance Strategic Planning & Execution (SP&E) team which executes high impact corporate finance and strategy projects in support of Treasury, Corporate Development, Investments, and other functional and business areas. This includes the creation and presentation of qualitative and quantitative analyses that provide critical insights into business and investments performance, capital and liquidity management, capital utilization and strategic opportunities.
Candidates must demonstrate strong analytical and critical thinking skills, a strategically oriented thought process, exceptional communication skills (both written and oral), and must conduct themselves with the utmost professionalism. This candidate will be highly organized, and able to analyze existing processes and seek out ways to improve our current approach. The candidate will operate in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment, and will be a self-starter who learns Kemper systems and processes, and quickly become an integral part of the team.
Position Responsibilities:
Support financial evaluations of strategic opportunities, including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, capital investments, etc.
Lead the development and analysis of financial models that drive strategic insights and help address diverse business problems
Be a thought leader while juggling multiple high-impact projects with competing priorities
Assess and present to senior management drivers of operating performance relative to our competitors and our corporate objectives
Identify liquidity and capital inefficiencies and examine solution alternatives
Streamline, standardize, and document core processes on an ongoing basis
Interpret data and identify trends to help leadership understand drivers of results, make decisions, and develop strategy
Construct and maintain structured financial and operational analysis models as tools to aid in data analysis
Aggregate and organize financial data from multiple platforms and systems and suggest procedural changes to increase the accuracy, effectiveness, and efficiency of models and reports used or produced by the team
Frequently interact and coordinate with other departments to address business issues and to meet organizational objectives
Support the development of analysis of company financial performance
Develop new reports and models to drive key leadership insights into business performance
Position Requirements:
5-8 years’ experience in corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, investment banking or a similar role
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or another quantitative discipline, Master’s degree or postgraduate qualification preferred
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Demonstrated ability developing and operationalizing complex financial models
Financial reporting and financial statement analysis under GAAP; exposure to statutory accounting principles a plus
Experience partnering with colleagues across an organization as well as an ability to work in a collaborative and team-oriented culture
Ability to think, solve problems and self-manage progress towards deliverables with a high degree of accountability and urgency
Effective communication skills, both in writing and verbally
Detail-oriented individual who is organized and delivers on tight deadlines
Insurance experience preferred (Property and Casualty and Life & Health a plus)
Experience working with financial information and or reporting system/tools such as Workday, Adaptive, Tableau, Micro Strategy preferred but not required
Prefer 2-5 years of economic capital modeling or actuarial experience within an insurance company
Prefer Bachelor or Master in Statistics or Actuarial Mathematics
This position is a remote role and can work from a US based home
The range for this position is $70,700 to $120,900. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors. This job is also eligible for our Kemper benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.)
Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. Kemper is focused on expanding our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts to align with our vision, mission, and guiding principles. Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. If you receive such a message, delete it.
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About UsKemper at a Glance
The Kemper family of companies is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. With approximately $13 billion in assets, Kemper is improving the world of insurance by providing affordable and easy-to-use personalized solutions to individuals, families and businesses through its Kemper Auto and Kemper Life brands. Kemper serves over 4.8 million policies, is represented by approximately 22,300 agents and brokers, and has approximately 7,600 associates dedicated to meeting the ever-changing needs of its customers. Learn more at Kemper.com.
Our employees enjoy great benefits:
Qualify for your choice of health and dental plans within your first month.
Save for your future with robust 401(k) match, Health Spending Accounts and various retirement plans.
Learn and Grow with our Tuition Assistance Program, paid certifications and continuing education programs.
Contribute to your community through United Way and volunteer programs.
Balance your life with generous paid time off and business casual dress.
Get employee discounts for shopping, dining and travel through Kemper Perks.
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Details
Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.
Position Summary:
Kemper is looking for a highly talented and motivated person to join the Economic Capital Modeling team as a Senior Analyst. The Economic Capital Modeling Team is part of the Finance Strategic Planning & Execution (SP&E) team which executes high impact corporate finance and strategy projects in support of Treasury, Corporate Development, Investments, and other functional and business areas. This includes the creation and presentation of qualitative and quantitative analyses that provide critical insights into business and investments performance, capital and liquidity management, capital utilization and strategic opportunities.
Candidates must demonstrate strong analytical and critical thinking skills, a strategically oriented thought process, exceptional communication skills (both written and oral), and must conduct themselves with the utmost professionalism. This candidate will be highly organized, and able to analyze existing processes and seek out ways to improve our current approach. The candidate will operate in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment, and will be a self-starter who learns Kemper systems and processes, and quickly become an integral part of the team.
Position Responsibilities:
Support financial evaluations of strategic opportunities, including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, capital investments, etc.
Lead the development and analysis of financial models that drive strategic insights and help address diverse business problems
Be a thought leader while juggling multiple high-impact projects with competing priorities
Assess and present to senior management drivers of operating performance relative to our competitors and our corporate objectives
Identify liquidity and capital inefficiencies and examine solution alternatives
Streamline, standardize, and document core processes on an ongoing basis
Interpret data and identify trends to help leadership understand drivers of results, make decisions, and develop strategy
Construct and maintain structured financial and operational analysis models as tools to aid in data analysis
Aggregate and organize financial data from multiple platforms and systems and suggest procedural changes to increase the accuracy, effectiveness, and efficiency of models and reports used or produced by the team
Frequently interact and coordinate with other departments to address business issues and to meet organizational objectives
Support the development of analysis of company financial performance
Develop new reports and models to drive key leadership insights into business performance
Position Requirements:
5-8 years’ experience in corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, investment banking or a similar role
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or another quantitative discipline, Master’s degree or postgraduate qualification preferred
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Demonstrated ability developing and operationalizing complex financial models
Financial reporting and financial statement analysis under GAAP; exposure to statutory accounting principles a plus
Experience partnering with colleagues across an organization as well as an ability to work in a collaborative and team-oriented culture
Ability to think, solve problems and self-manage progress towards deliverables with a high degree of accountability and urgency
Effective communication skills, both in writing and verbally
Detail-oriented individual who is organized and delivers on tight deadlines
Insurance experience preferred (Property and Casualty and Life & Health a plus)
Experience working with financial information and or reporting system/tools such as Workday, Adaptive, Tableau, Micro Strategy preferred but not required
Prefer 2-5 years of economic capital modeling or actuarial experience within an insurance company
Prefer Bachelor or Master in Statistics or Actuarial Mathematics
This position is a remote role and can work from a US based home
The range for this position is $70,700 to $120,900. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors. This job is also eligible for our Kemper benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.)
Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. Kemper is focused on expanding our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts to align with our vision, mission, and guiding principles. Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. If you receive such a message, delete it.
#LI-GR1
About UsKemper at a Glance
The Kemper family of companies is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. With approximately $13 billion in assets, Kemper is improving the world of insurance by providing affordable and easy-to-use personalized solutions to individuals, families and businesses through its Kemper Auto and Kemper Life brands. Kemper serves over 4.8 million policies, is represented by approximately 22,300 agents and brokers, and has approximately 7,600 associates dedicated to meeting the ever-changing needs of its customers. Learn more at Kemper.com.
Our employees enjoy great benefits:
Qualify for your choice of health and dental plans within your first month.
Save for your future with robust 401(k) match, Health Spending Accounts and various retirement plans.
Learn and Grow with our Tuition Assistance Program, paid certifications and continuing education programs.
Contribute to your community through United Way and volunteer programs.
Balance your life with generous paid time off and business casual dress.
Get employee discounts for shopping, dining and travel through Kemper Perks.
#J-18808-Ljbffr