Project Manager Management

Grisha Zayka *** Green Road ? Bolton, MA *****

978-***-****(Home) ? ***********@*****.***

SENIOR ACTUARIAL PROFESSIONAL

Dedicated professional leverages years of actuarial expertise and

experience with a broad range of financial products. Possesses excellent

business acumen, strong leadership skills, along with the expertise to

navigate and achieve the organization's goals. A detail-oriented,

inquisitive, problem-solver and natural team player capable of working

effectively with individuals throughout the organization. Core competencies

include:

( Valuation, Actuarial Modeling ( Project Management (

ASA Designation

( Variable Annuity Modeling ( MS Excel/ MS Access ( VBA,

APL

Career History

John Hancock Insurance Company, Boston, MA 1999 - 2013

Senior Actuarial Analyst, Project Manager

o Provided actuarial expertise and Project Management for designated

initiatives, ensured projects were completed on time and within scope.

o Prepared various monthly and quarterly financial reports for the

Variable Annuities product.

o Performed actuarial analyses to support and develop pricing

strategies, valuation approach and risk management strategies.

o Developed, maintained and documented programs, procedures and model

validation.

o Maintained documentation of actuarial research and analyses.

o Developed procedures to improve automation, and document department

processes.

o Provided consultation and clarification on actuarial models and risk

issues.

o Championed talent development across the actuarial organization to

build technical and leadership capabilities. Mentored junior actuarial

staff members.

o Reviewed and approved project specifications, department needs,

testing methodology, testing execution.

o Served as the Variable Annuities department liaison for a major

upgrade of the primary policy administration.

o Worked closely with cross functional project teams and management team

to identify issues, risks and solutions during various initiatives.

o Made numerous improvements that significantly decreased preparation

time; added value checks with alternative sources to aid verifying

values, wrote VBA code to simplify and automate the processes.

o Communicated project progress to stakeholders.

Previous Career Success

Sun Life of Canada Actuarial Assistant

Provided actuarial analysis for Long Term Disability, Short Term

Disability and Dental products. Performed various actuarial reporting

requirements in support of monthly financial reporting exhibits.

Education & Professional Development

Master of Arts, Mathematics University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA

Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA

Associate of the Society of Actuaries

Member of the American Academy of Actuaries

Fellow of the Life Management Institute

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