Actuary (Model Validation/ALM)

Job Description:

Manages the review of the ALM or Annuity Hedging product. Will be tasked with the first line model validation of annuity and related hedging products.

Responsibilities:

• Leads the preparation and interpretation of actuarial information for presentation to management.
• Monitors profitability by line of business and/or product and develops supporting reports and/or analyses.
• Maintains the product line or Corporate process to comply with various state and federal regulations.
• Manages studies that underlie actuarial assumptions and provides assumptions and data to others.
• May support creation of systems specifications, contracts, commission structures, and other actuarial aspects of product development.
• Monitors and analyzes developments in actuarial techniques, laws and regulations applicable to company operations, and competitive developments in the marketplace. Recommends appropriate reactions to these developments.
• Provides guidance and advice regarding pricing rates, modeling methodology, or reserving and related matters.
• Serves as a key resource for completion of one or more major recurring projects during the course of the year.
• Represents the company on industry and professional committees and/or with regulators.
• May supervise a team of employees.

Qualifications:

• FSA or equivalent professional designation along with Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or related field and 7 years of relevant experience
• In lieu of Bachelor's, will accept Master's in a listed discipline and 5 years of relevant experience.
• In lieu of FSA will accept ASA or equivalent professional designation and 12 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrates high quality leadership, judgment, organization and prioritization skills.
• Effectively communicates, both verbally and in writing, advanced mathematical and analytical concepts to various audiences.
• Works well under pressure and within time constraints to effectively accomplish individual and team objectives.
• Excellent computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Programming skills.
• 3 years of people managing experience.
• Knowledge of annuity products and hedging.

Working Conditions:

• Limited travel may be required.

The US salary for this position generally ranges between $133,000 - $160,000 annually. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally in the US, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Transamerica Life Insurance Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of age, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, race, color, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, participation in the uniformed services (e.g. U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard), physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local equal employment opportunities laws.