Financial Analyst

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About the Role:

The basic purpose of this position is to serve as an insurance licensing analyst within the Division of Insurance. The work associated with this position shall include, but not be limited to, the licensing activities relating to entities wishing to serve as Pharmacy Benefit Managers (M.G.L. c. 176Y as enacted by Chapter 342 of the Acts of 2024) within the Commonwealth. In addition to the licensing of PBMs, the financial analyst assists the Financial Surveillance and Company Licensing Section in collecting data, performing research, analyzing information, and preparing evaluations relative to the financial solvency structure of the insurance industry, insurance companies, and organizations bearing insurance risk doing business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and applying to do business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts - including compliance with Massachusetts laws, regulations and regulatory bulletins, financial licensing standards and compliance with analysis timelines. The financial analyst provides administrative support to the Financial Surveillance and Company Licensing Section

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. In accordance with (M.G.L. c. 176Y as enacted by Chapter 342 of the Acts of 2024). The employee will accept, and review license applications submitted to the Division by PBMs wishing to offer their services within the Commonwealth. The review will include, but not be limited to, evaluating the applications for completeness, accuracy, and reasonableness.

2. Assists in the examination and analysis of financial reports and documentation submitted by insurance companies and organizations bearing insurance risk, as well as any other organizations required to make financial filings with the Division of Insurance. Items to be analyzed include, but may not be limited to: (1) company annual financial statements, quarterly financial statements, supporting schedules and exhibits; (2) independent audit reports; (3) actuarial opinions and certifications; (4) holding company filings; (5) management discussion & analysis; (6) NAIC I-Site reports and analysis; (7) financial analysis computations; (8) risk based capital calculation; (9) reinsurance analysis; (10) SEC filings; and (11) external rating agency reports.

3. Reviews and analyzes applications submitted to the Division and prepares reports based on findings outlining recommendations concerni7ng the licensing of organizations bearing insurance risk in the Commonwealth, as well as those organizations seeking to amend their authority to transact insurance business in the Commonwealth. These reports should evaluate financial soundness, regulatory compliance and impact on the insurance marketplace.

4. Participates in the review process of risk bearing provider organizations seeking solvency certificates under MGL Chapter 176T.

5. Performs general administrative duties of the Financial Surveillance and Company Licensing section including but not limited to: (1) processing of direct mail, (2) issuing certificates of compliance, (3) processing documents received both electronically and as hard copy, and (4) processing renewals of insurance companies and other organizations bearing insurance risk.

6. Processes electronic payments and documents and submits required reports to the Division's Administration Department per Division policies and procedures.

7. Assists in creating and maintaining electronic (online/virtual) insurance company folders as well as other analysis and licensing materials and documents.

8. Assists with Company Licensing record keeping activities, including but not limited to: (1) supporting the Licensing Coordinator in maintaining the NAIC's SBS licensing database, (2) processing admissions, amendments, and license renewals of insurance companies and other organizations bearing insurance risk.

9. Serves as the secondary or back-up individual responding to public records inquiries.

10. Responds professionally to inquiries from the public, insurance companies, law firms, and other state agencies pertaining to company licensing and financial surveillance inquiries.

11. Develops and maintains the level of technical expertise required to effectively utilize the many types of data media that are available from a variety of sources. Required skills include, but are not limited to, the use of Microsoft Office and the various subsystems of the NAIC.

12. Develops and maintains a working knowledge of the policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, and practices governing the Financial Surveillance and Company Licensing Section.

13. Performs other tasks, duties, or special projects assigned or required.

Preferred Qualification:

1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of general accounting, including terminology.
2. Knowledge of the principles and practices of auditing.
3. Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of data, to draw conclusions, and to make appropriate recommendations.
4. Ability to read and interpret documents such as financial reports, accounts, and ledgers.
5. Ability to understand, apply, and explain the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, etc., governing assigned unit activities.
6. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
7. Ability to gather information by examining records and documents, and through questioning individuals.
8. Ability to maintain accurate records.
9. Ability to effectively and professionally communicate via email and respond in a timely manner to inquiries from the public, insurance companies, law firms, and other state agencies pertaining to company licensing and financial surveillance matters.
10. Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
11. Ability to adapt to varying work situations.
12. Ability to work both in dependently and in a team setting.

Qualifications Acquired on Job:

1. Knowledge of policies, procedures, specifications, standards, guidelines, and rules governing the Division of Insurance.
2. Knowledge of laws, regulations, an policies specific to the Financial Surveillance and Company Licensing section.
3. Understanding of the NAIC's I-SITE, SBS systems, and any other peripheral websites and applications.
4. Knowledge of the terminology used in the insurance industry.

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in accounting, auditing, or in the examination of insurance companies or in the regulation of the insurance industry, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, business administration, business management or insurance may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required experience.

II. A Graduate degree with a major in accounting, business administration, business management or insurance may be substituted for the required experience.

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

Special Requirements: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license may be required.

Comprehensive Benefits

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.