As an Actuarial analyst, is there value in learning Python?

As an actuary, Excel will be your primary tool for analyzing and comparing results. You'll also use it for manipulating and summarizing small datasets. All of the other languages and software mentioned in the other answers are also important. read more

Many actuarial job descriptions specify they want candidates that have good VBA skills. I have also seen many job descriptions that list SAS and SQL as their preferred skill sets as well. There have been a few that may want you to have Python skills but most of them are optional. The type of programming language you learn will basically be determined by the type of programming software the company uses. read more

Python is second or third best at almost everything. While there are some statistical modules available, for real statistics it has a way to hook into R. It can read in JSON data from websites, but it's not as good as Java. On and on it goes. So, if you want one flexible language that can be used in many circumstances, it's a great candidate. read more

Experienced Actuarial Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Skilled in Python, Analytical Skills, Embedded Value, and Pension Funds. read more