Senior Actuary – Individual Annuities

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

📋 Description

• Responsible for the development and enhancement of AXIS models and processes that support VM-22 valuation, while effectively communicating results to senior management.

• Design and implement improvements to models, including refining structure, assumptions, and optimizing runtime.

• Lead decisions on methodology related to the interpretation and implementation of VM-22, while driving model governance including change management, controls, and validation readiness.

• Collaborate with valuation, pricing, FP&A, and investment management teams to ensure results are consistent and user-friendly.

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

• Stay updated on regulatory developments related to VM-22 and translate these into necessary model adjustments.

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

⛳️ 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 have acquired a seasoned actuarial business perspective is required.

• Prior experience in modeling with GGY AXIS is essential.

• Hands-on experience with individual annuities is mandatory.

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

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

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the capability to manage and explain 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 that includes 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually, with PTO increasing based on tenure.

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

• Paid parental leave and assistance for adoption/surrogacy.

• An employee giving program that doubles your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools.