Matthew Ruhl
Tecumseh,MI
Summary
Dynamic Actuarial Analyst with more than a decade at Aon Corporation, showcasing expertise in valuation techniques and industry leading client deliverables. Excelled in enhancing actuarial model accuracy and mentoring junior analysts, demonstrating a continuous learning mindset. Leveraged data analytics for strategic pension plan liability modeling, achieving significant client satisfaction and operational efficiencies. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Uses lessons learned from a lifetime of high-level sports, both playing and coaching, to improve the team experience at work and creative a positive environment at the workplace.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Actuarial Analyst
Aon Corporation
12.2007 - Current
- Lead Analyst for the National Valuation Team for close to ten years serving hundreds of clients across the globe.
- Completed annual funding, accounting, and plan reporting valuations for qualified plans.
- Completed annual accounting valuations for OPEB and non-qualified plans.
- Completed annual financial accounting disclosures using both ASC 715 and IAS 19.
- Completed long-term funding and accounting projections and forecasts in Proval for clients to assist in funding strategies for their plans.
- Worked in pension administration for the first five years of my career managing the administration for clients out of the Southfield, MI Aon office.
- Performed benefit calculations using Excel Calculators along actuarial excel add-ins like Aon Tools and Hewitt Tools.
- Team Leader for benefit calculation work for several pension plans in my earlier years at Aon.
- Helped prepare and modify different automated benefit calculation systems using Excel.
- Familiar with all formulas used in benefit calculations for participants in hourly, salary, and union plans.
- Familiar with DB Calc and data file extract used in our Proval valuations.
- Several years of direct communication with participants of pension plans and client administration teams.
- Completed Form 5500 filings and most schedules for various types of plans.
- Familiar with FT William and other filing platforms.
- Mentored junior analysts in the development of their technical skills, fostering a collaborative team environment focused on continuous improvement opportunities.
- Assisted with audit preparation by maintaining census data for the plan's annual audits.
- Helped Streamline data analysis processes for the National valuation team by improving efficiency in our templates and models.
- Enhanced actuarial model accuracy in Proval by incorporating industry best practices, leading to more accurate results.
- Prepared presentations and reports outlining annual funding results and plan funding recommendations.
- Collected, analyzed and reviewed required government filing forms for qualified plans,
- Enhanced communication between actuaries and other departments through clear explanations of technical concepts and methodologies.
- Validated existing actuarial assumptions with updated market data, ensuring alignment with current conditions.
- Participated in industry conferences and seminars, staying current on developments within the actuarial field, and incorporating newfound knowledge into daily tasks.
- Collaborated with IT teams to implement software upgrades that improved efficiency within the Actuarial department.
Golf Coach
Clinton Community School District
03.2024 - Current
- Networked with parents, staff and community leaders to build reputation and recruit new students.
- Assisted players in setting realistic goals, developing action plans to achieve them, resulting in enhanced motivation and commitment.
- Enhanced player performance by implementing tailored training programs and providing personalized coaching.
- Conducted comprehensive swing analysis for improved technique and increased accuracy on the course.
- Leveraged my home golf simulator to run clinics and lessons for the 18 kids on both Varsity and JV rosters.
- Organized fundraising events and golf outings to support team expenses not covered by the school budget or external sponsorships.
- Established solid relationships with local golf clubs fostering access to additional practice facilities as well as potential sponsorship deals.
Small Business Owner
Sport Mantra, LLC
09.2023 - 09.2026
- Responsible for the player management of select recruits for the PGA Tour qualifying events and Major events.
- Managed players at PGA Tour events and often caddied for players during practice rounds.
- Designed golf course development proposals in order to construct golf courses in North America.
- Designed portfolios for young golf talent starting out on the PGA and Korn Ferry Tour.
- Introduced to golf course architectural schematics and proposals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, MI05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, MI05.2003
Skills
- Valuation Techniques
- Data Analytics
- Statistical Analysis
- Economic forecasting
- Financial Mathematics
- Actuarial science
- Pension plan development
- Statistical probabilities
- Plan administration
- Leadership Qualities
- Continuous learning mindset
- Interpersonal abilities
- Patience and Empathy
- Team work and coaching
Timeline
Golf Coach
Clinton Community School District
03.2024 - Current
Small Business Owner
Sport Mantra, LLC
09.2023 - 09.2026
Actuarial Analyst
Aon Corporation
12.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Hillsdale College
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Hillsdale College