Laura Gomez
About Laura Gomez
Laura Gomez is an Actuarial Senior Manager at KPMG Israel, recognized for her expertise in capital modeling and financial reporting. She holds a CERA Risk Manager certification and has a strong background in actuarial science, with experience in various roles across the insurance sector.
Work at KPMG Israel
Laura Gomez has been serving as an Actuarial Senior Manager at KPMG Israel since 2022. In this role, she utilizes her extensive experience in capital modeling and financial reporting. Her responsibilities include overseeing actuarial functions and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Laura's previous tenure at KPMG Israel as an Actuarial Controller from 2011 to 2013 provided her with foundational knowledge and skills that she applies in her current position.
Education and Expertise
Laura Gomez holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Actuarial Science from the University of Haifa, where she studied from 2004 to 2007. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Accounting from Universidad Nacional de Lomas de Zamora between 1995 and 1999. Additionally, she completed a course in Data Science at the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology in 2022. Her educational background supports her expertise in risk management, capital modeling, and financial reporting.
Background in Actuarial Roles
Prior to her current role at KPMG Israel, Laura Gomez held various positions in the actuarial field. She worked as the Head of the Life and Health Insurance Department at Ayalon Insurance Company Ltd from 2018 to 2022. Before that, she served as a Life Insurance Actuary at Psagot Investment House from 2013 to 2017 and as a Financial Modeling Actuary at Clal Insurance & Finance from 2017 to 2018. These roles contributed to her comprehensive understanding of the insurance sector.
Certifications and Professional Skills
Laura is certified as a CERA Risk Manager, which highlights her commitment to excellence in risk management. She possesses strong programming skills and is proficient in various analytical tools, including Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Risk Agility (RAFM), MoSes, SAS Enterprise, FOXPRO, and SQL-Server. Her technical expertise complements her actuarial knowledge, enabling her to effectively analyze and communicate complex data.
Philosophy and Approach to Work
Laura Gomez's professional philosophy is grounded in honest analysis, effective communication, and technical expertise. She is known for taking on new challenges and maintaining variability in her work to find innovative solutions. This approach drives her success in the actuarial field and enhances her ability to contribute to her team's objectives.