Richard (Rick) M. Smith
About Richard (Rick) M. Smith
Richard (Rick) M. Smith serves as the Head of Insurance Solutions at Clearwater Analytics, bringing extensive experience in insurance asset management and investment accounting. He has held leadership roles at several prominent companies, including Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Company and Liberty Mutual Insurance.
Work at Clearwater Analytics
Currently, Richard M. Smith serves as the Head of Insurance Solutions at Clearwater Analytics. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's focus on providing advanced analytics and reporting solutions for the insurance sector. In this role, he leverages his extensive experience in insurance asset management to align financial initiatives with corporate objectives.
Previous Experience at Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Company
Prior to his current role, Richard worked at Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Company as Vice President and Investment Accounting Head from 2017 to 2018. His responsibilities included overseeing investment accounting operations in both Los Angeles, California, and West Des Moines, Iowa, for a duration of one year.
Experience at Accenture
Richard served as a Senior Managing Consultant and Insurance Lead at Accenture from 2016 to 2017. During his tenure in Boston, Massachusetts, he focused on delivering consulting services tailored to the insurance industry, enhancing operational efficiencies and aligning strategies with client objectives.
Educational Background
Richard M. Smith holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting from Metropolitan State University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in financial management and investment accounting.
Technical Proficiency and Skills
Richard possesses technical proficiency in investment accounting and operations. He has experience with various financial tools, including PAM for Securities and Mortgage, LMS, Investran, SimCorp Dimension, Charles River Analytics OEMS, Findur, and Yardi Investment Suite. His skills include optimizing systems and processes to enhance enterprise-wide execution and accountability.