Fernanda Cortes Avila
About Fernanda Cortes Avila
Fernanda Cortes Avila is a Longevity Risk Actuary with extensive experience in the actuarial field. She has worked for notable companies such as MetLife Assurance and Legal & General, and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science from the State University of New York at Albany.
Work at Legal & General
Fernanda Cortes Avila has been employed at Legal & General since 2018, serving as a Longevity Risk Actuary. In this role, she focuses on assessing and managing risks associated with longevity in insurance products. Prior to this position, she worked as a New Business Actuary at Legal & General from 2016 to 2018, where she contributed to the development of new insurance solutions. Her experience at Legal & General spans a total of six years.
Previous Experience at MetLife Assurance
Fernanda Cortes Avila has extensive experience at MetLife Assurance, where she held multiple actuarial roles. She began as an Actuarial Associate from 2006 to 2010 in the Greater New York City Area. Following this, she advanced to Senior Actuarial Associate, first from 2010 to 2011 in Bridgewater, New Jersey, and then from 2012 to 2014 in London, United Kingdom. Her tenure at MetLife provided her with a solid foundation in actuarial practices.
Education and Expertise
Fernanda Cortes Avila studied at the Society of Actuaries, where she achieved the Chartered Enterprise Risk Analyst (CERA) designation. She also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science from the State University of New York at Albany, completing her studies from 2003 to 2005. Additionally, she has pursued further education in Finance and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and attained the Fellow designation from the Society of Actuaries.
Career at EY
Fernanda Cortes Avila worked at EY as a Manager from 2014 to 2016 in London, United Kingdom. In this capacity, she managed various actuarial projects, contributing to the firm's advisory services. Her role at EY allowed her to expand her expertise in risk management and consulting within the financial services sector.
Early Education Background
Fernanda Cortes Avila completed her high school education at Arlington High School from 2001 to 2003. This foundational education prepared her for her subsequent studies in actuarial science and finance, leading to her successful career in the actuarial field.