Day In The Life of an Actuarial Analyst (With Keiana Byfield!)

As a future actuary, you need to know what to expect when you eventually get your first job.
So, are you curious about what the daily life of an actuary is really like?
Not to worry, because that’s what actuarial analyst Keiana will be telling you all about today!
In this video, she shares all her insider tips about Excel, programming languages, and insight into her work.
She answers common questions about the actuarial field (like how much group/independent work she does) and even gives tips on what to do when you can't solve a work problem!
It’s definitely a must-watch!
So, how do you feel about group work? Would you rather work independently or with others in an actuarial role?
I can’t wait to read your thoughts in the comments! 😊
By the way… do you want to brush up on Excel so you can thrive in a job like Keiana’s?
The Actuary Accelerator Community (AAC) is the place for you!
It has everything you need to learn Excel and a programming language, including practice projects! You’ll also get free access to our upcoming Excel Ninja Challenge!
To find out more about the AAC, go here:
etchedactuarial.com/accelerator/
Or, to learn more about the Excel Ninja Challenge, just go here:
etchedactuarial.com/excel_ninja/
TIMESTAMPS
• Intro 0:00
• Meet Keiana! 1:11
• What Keiana does on the job 2:32
• Working independently vs. collaboratively 5:38
• What to do when you can't solve a problem at work 7:11
• Technical skills used on the job 9:42
LINKS MENTIONED:
• Keiana's KZbin Channel - / keianabyfield
• Actuary Day in the Life (2018) - • Actuary Day in the Lif...
• Actuary Day in the Life - Valuation Actuary, Group Insurance - • Actuary Day in the Lif...
• 6 Things I Did as an Actuarial Intern - • 6 Things I Did as an A...
OTHER PLATFORMS:
• Blog - etchedactuarial.com/​
• Facebook - / etchedactuar...​
• Instagram - / etchedactua...​
• LinkedIn - / ​
• Actuary Success Tips - etchedactuarial.com/actuary_s...
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[@diablo6250]

I just realized how small your channel is... thanks for these free videos! it's so helpful I'm a high school student looking for what to apply for Math has always been cool to me, and I like applied work more than theoretical, so actuarial sciences has been really attractive your videos helped a lot in making this decision

[@EtchedActuarial]

I'm so happy I could help you! :D

[@raghavbhatia5898]

Idk how to say but I wanted it from a long time...like you can't find more videos on acturial Science on web....! Thanks for this video😊

[@EtchedActuarial]

I'm so glad it was helpful! :D

[@kyana566]

I’ve been following your channel for over a year and I really appreciate your videos. This video was so helpful

[@EtchedActuarial]

I'm so glad my videos have been helping you! :D

[@daniaguirre6]

Thanks!!! i am my second year studying actuary here in Argentina, in the future i want to live in Canadá. i love your videos. U are so helpful. keep going! u are the best. THANKS AGAIN! and thanks Keiana for your time to do this video!

[@EtchedActuarial]

Hi Dani! Thank you so much, I'm SO happy to hear my videos have helped you! Keep it up and you'll be an actuary in no time :D I'm rooting for you!

[@sleepy5.6]

Keiana, thanks so much for this day in the life video! It's great to know that advanced programming skills are not necessarily required for an actuarial position because I'm not so confident in my coding abilities. Also found out about your channel from this video and the content on it is awesome!

[@EtchedActuarial]

Keiana was an awesome guest, and I'm so glad she inspired you! I'll pass your feedback on to her! :)

[@sleepy5.6]

@@EtchedActuarial Thanks Brea!

[@sophieseibure3828]

Very helpful video! Thank you both!

[@EtchedActuarial]

So glad we could help! :D

[@makebettermedia]

Hey, I'm in college to be an actuary right now and I'm the president of the SIAM chapter at my school, and we were trying to think of someone to have as a speaker, and I thought it would be really cool if you came in through zoom to talk to us. Let me know if you're interested, thanks!

[@EtchedActuarial]

I would absolutely be interested! We can continue this conversation via email at [e-mail]

[@keitos18]

excellent explanation from Keiana. I'm searching for a career change and been researching different areas.

[@EtchedActuarial]

So glad this video was helpful for you! I'll definitely pass on the feedback to Keiana too :) If you have any more questions about becoming an actuary, don't hesitate to reach out! :D

[@keitos18]

@@EtchedActuarial thank you for your response and videos!

[@user-mr1dm3df6t]

I am planing to find an internship related to actuarial science. Your channel is very very helpful and your videos are of very high quality, which gave me many practical knowledges. Thanks a lot :D

[@EtchedActuarial]

Thank you! I'm glad to help. 😊

[@beauty4717]

1.)A lot of Excel & Microsoft office n Access (very lil) 2.)IFRS-17: Accounting standard; reporting certain #s & information; preparing models & software. 3.)Training sessions. 4.)independent job. 5.)half/half (independently n team) 6.)ask questions (not too much); good to figure out yourself. 7.)summarize my thoughts, understand what I’m doing; information

[@chifunokabiti3783]

Hi.. thank you so much for the video. I wanted to find out from Kiena if she is already done with all of those actuarial exams, or she got a job with just her degree... And if you are done with your exams, are they manageable?

[@EtchedActuarial]

Hi Chifuno! You'll need to pass 1-3 exams to get an entry-level job. After that, you'll usually continue passing exams while working until you become fully qualified. The exams are difficult, but they're totally doable as long as you approach them with good study materials and a good study strategy!

[@chifunokabiti3783]

@@EtchedActuarial 😊 thank you

[@beauty4717]

I would rather work in an independent setting. Will this position be for me?

[@marshak614]

Hi I’m a future actuary about to be a freshmen in college studying actuarial science. How can I join the accelerated program!

[@EtchedActuarial]

Hi Mansha! :D You can go here to learn more and join: etchedactuarial.com/accelerator/

[@miryammendez9731]

group

[@sinclairkitty9799]

To answer the question, I would rather work 50/50 in groups and in person.

[@EtchedActuarial]

Ooh interesting! That's a great answer, then you get a good split between peaceful time working alone and more collaborative work. Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@megansullivan5303]

Have you ever had to use R or SQL? Recently, I've been seeing job posts that mention R, SQL, and python. It makes me so nervous haha.

[@EtchedActuarial]

Yeah, it's pretty common for employers to request, R, SQL, or python. But that doesn't mean you necessarily need to know ALL of them! And it's much easier to pick up other programming languages once you've learned one. I'd recommend checking out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ-4f5J_Zbhkars Hope this helps! :D

[@MrWhsty]

as u said u had around 100000$ salary package in ur last job.. I dont understand y u left job and start a youtube channel, selling a paid services in it??. All these u could have done easily with ur job on.. Feedback: adding linked profile of people who u interview as succesful actuary would make it more complete.

[@EtchedActuarial]

Hi there! I loved being an actuary, but I also saw how incredibly difficult it is for future actuaries to get into the career. I saw an opportunity to help people get into a career they could really love, and now I get to do that full-time! :) Thank you for the feedback!

[@cameronlarson4046]

A tank top in the photo in the thumbnail? Seems very unprofessional to me.

[@tonytanner3048]

Lol its crazy that that's all you got from this video

[@cameronlarson4046]

@@tonytanner3048 Lol it’s crazy that that’s all you got from my comment. 🙄

[@cameronlarson4046]

@@tonytanner3048 black.

[@Kentaj35]

You’re pretty, no doubt about that. But, maybe, you should change topic?

[@lukealadeen7836]

Who are you talking about Brea or the actuarial analyst?