Actuary – Individual Annuities

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Oregon.

📋 Description

• Taking charge of the creation and enhancement of AXIS models and processes that support VM-22 valuation while effectively communicating results to senior management.

• Designing and implementing improvements to models, focusing on structure, assumptions, and runtime optimization.

• Leading decisions regarding methodology related to VM-22 interpretation and implementation, while driving model governance including change management, controls, and validation readiness.

• Collaborating with valuation, pricing, FP&A, and investment management teams to ensure the consistency and usability of results.

• Analyzing model outputs to identify key drivers, limitations, and opportunities for enhancing model performance and scalability, including automation, workflow, and cloud integration as applicable.

• Keeping abreast of VM-22 regulatory updates and translating them into necessary model adjustments.

• Providing mentorship and project leadership to the core VM-22 team as well as partner organizations.

• Exhibiting expertise in the Company’s risk profile, risk appetite, and risk management practices to conduct risk-based analysis and recommend suitable risk-based opportunities.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree (or an equivalent combination of education and experience) in mathematics, actuarial science, business, or a related field is preferred.

• ASA or FSA designation is required.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience to develop a seasoned actuarial business perspective is necessary.

• Previous modeling experience with GGY AXIS is preferred.

• Hands-on experience with individual annuities is required.

• Experience in asset modeling and Asset Liability Management (ALM) is strongly preferred.

• Experience in projection and valuation modeling (CFT, LDTI MRB, VM-20, or VM-21) is preferred.

• Strong analytical skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to own and articulate reserve movements are essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions from the company.

• An annual incentive bonus plan.

• Generous paid time off, which includes 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — with PTO increasing over time.

• A supportive and responsive management style, along with opportunities for career growth and advancement.

• Paid parental leave and assistance for adoption/surrogacy.

• An employee giving program that matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools at double the rate.