Daniel Kahraman
@danielkahraman
Actuarial analyst leveraging programming and quantitative physics background to improve pension risk outcomes.
What I'm looking for
I am an actuarial analyst with a strong quantitative foundation from a Physics MSc and practical experience in pension valuation and risk assessment. I combine rigorous analytical methods with hands-on programming to deliver accurate, timely actuarial results.
At GBG-Consulting I accelerated onboarding, automated valuation workflows with VBA and C++, and improved compliance accuracy for HGB and IAS 19 obligations. My automation efforts cut processing time by half and strengthened year-end readiness under pressure.
During an internship at ERGO Group I built data-driven models that increased risk assessment and forecast precision by 30%, and automated reporting using Excel, VBA, SQL, and SAS to reduce manual work by 50%. I regularly produced targeted analyses for stakeholders including ratings teams and executive leadership.
I am fluent in German, English, and Turkish, studying actuarial certification (DAV) and CFA Level I, and I seek roles where rigorous analytics, automation, and clear stakeholder reporting drive better long-term liability and pension outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Pension Actuarial Analyst
GBG-Consulting für betriebliche Altersversorgung GmbH
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Accelerated onboarding and ensured year-end readiness; evaluated pension and benefit obligations under HGB and IAS 19 improving compliance accuracy by 30%. Automated valuation workflows with VBA and C++, reducing processing time by 50% and enabling stronger long-term liability risk assessments.
Actuarial Analyst
ERGO Group AG
May 2023 - May 2024 (1 year)
Built data-driven models that improved risk assessment accuracy by 30% and performed Soll-Ist analyses to optimize actuarial models, improving forecast precision for pension and biometric products by 30%. Automated reporting processes with Excel/VBA, SQL and SAS, cutting manual workload by 50%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Universität Hamburg
Master of Science, Physics
2024 -
Pursuing a Master of Science in Physics at Universität Hamburg, started October 2024.
Universität Hamburg
Bachelor of Science, Physics
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Physics, graduating May 2024.
CFA Institute
CFA Level I Candidate, Investment/Finance
2025 -
Registered for CFA Level I with the CFA Institute starting December 2025.
Deutsche Aktuarvereinigung e.V. (DAV)
Actuarial Qualification (DAV), Actuarial Studies
2025 -
Started actuarial qualification program with the Deutsche Aktuarvereinigung (DAV) in December 2025.
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