Bridgewater NJ

New York NY

Remote

Saint Paul MN

Stratford-upon-Avon

Part Qualified

Associate

Qualified

Senior Actuary

Life

Investments

Health

Pensions

Reporting

Risk

Modelling

Prophet

Coding

Bulk Annuities

Motor

Pricing

MoSes

Excel

MG-ALFA

Location(s)<ul><li>Posting Location: New York, New York</li><li>Posting Location: Bridgewater, New Jersey</li></ul>City/Cities: Bridgewater, New YorkCountry: United StatesWorking Schedule: Full-TimeWork Arrangement: HybridTravel Required: 10%Relocation Assistance Available: NoPosted Date: 14-Aug-2025Job ID: 11622Description and RequirementsTitle: AVP & Actuary – Pension Risk Transfer PricingLocation: New York, NYAlternate Location(s): Bridgewater, NJSetting: HybridReports to Title: VP RIS Annuity PricingTravel:< 10%The OpportunityThe Retirement & Income Solutions (RIS) Annuity business is seeking an AVP & Actuary, a key and highly visible leadership role within the US Pension Risk Transfer Pricing team. Reporting to the Vice President, Annuity Pricing, this role will provide actuarial and technical leadership for pension risk transfer transactions and other key strategic initiatives in the Pensions business.This position will also be a people manager for associates and directors within the team. It interacts closely with all areas of RIS, including Product, Contracts, Implementation, Operations, as well as with enterprise stakeholders such as Finance, Actuarial, Risk, Investments, Legal, Tax, Accounting, and Treasury to respond to pricing needs for new business transactions and in-force management.How You’ll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities)<ul><li>Lead and supervise PRT case level pricing from end-to-end: Perform, manage, and lead PRT case level pricing including review of plan documents; analyze participant & case data; recommend assumptions; perform calculations and sensitivity analysis; analyze profitability; review investment portfolios; review offer letters and contracts; post-sale coordination with & delivery of pricing results to internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Proactively coordinate with stakeholders and recommend and develop pricing & reinsurance strategies and methodologies, including custom solutions.</li><li>Present pricing results, analysis, and recommendations to executive leadership.</li><li>Act as the primary point person to provide actuarial leadership and support to internal partners (including Implementation, Contracts, & Operations) on all pricing & post-sale items, including amendments, calculation tools, and conversions; ensure timely execution; identify and implement end-to-end process and control improvements.</li><li>Oversee & enhance all pricing and post-sales processes & functions to enhance the quality of work & improve efficiency.</li><li>Ensure effective training, cross-training & development of entire PRT pricing team.</li><li>Serve as people manager for approximately 5 associates / directors within the Annuity pricing team.</li></ul>What You Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications)<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics or actuarial science or related discipline.</li><li>Broad knowledge of buy-in, buy-out, qualified and non-qualified pension products, defined contribution and defined benefit pension plans, competitive trends, and U.S. regulatory environment for retirement annuities.</li><li>10+ years actuarial experience, including at least 2 years in the Pensions space.</li><li>FSA with Society of Actuaries.</li><li>Proven ability to manage timelines for and execute on time-sensitive deliverables.</li><li>Proven experience managing, training, mentoring, and developing actuarial students.</li><li>Strong quantitative and communication skills. Able to concisely present orally and in presentations.</li><li>Strategic and analytical thinker with ability to focus on details. Able to quickly spot issues and develop a recommended approach.</li><li>Strong collaborative skills and proven leadership on cross-functional projects.</li><li>Self-starter with ability to effectively manage and supervise multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.</li><li>Strong computer skills (Excel, Access, Visual Basic, Prophet).</li><li>Excellent analytical and spreadsheet skills.</li></ul>Benefits We OfferOur U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!About MetLifeRecognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For ®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. Join us!MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.The expected salary range for this position is $161,000 to $214,600. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation and stock-based long-term incentives. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

Role Value Proposition:The Retirement &amp; Income Solutions US Pension Pricing team is seeking an Actuary to support its responsibilities and to assist in transforming its operating environment. Core responsibilities include managing pricing of various contract types and developing customized solutions for corporate clients.This position will work with Product Management &amp; Implementation, RIS Contracts, Actuarial Resources, Global Risk Management, Retirement &amp; Income Solutions CFO, RIS Operations, and Investments on a regular basis. This position will also provide actuarial support for the team’s projects to enhance processes.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead pricing &amp; analysis for legacy pensions: Responsibilities include managing internal/external timelines through collaboration with Administrators, Actuarial Resources, and Contracts team; researching historical background; reviewing existing contract features and current administrative practices; data analysis and reconciliation; understanding financial impacts of contract types.</li><li>Support PRT pricing: Responsibilities include review of defined benefit plan documents/summary and understand plan provisions; analyze participant level data; set actuarial assumptions within company guidelines; perform actuarial calculations and sensitivity analysis; analyze profitability; review investment portfolios for appropriateness; review offer letters and contracts for consistency with pricing assumptions.</li><li>Develop and understand pricing financial metrics and present reports to Management.</li><li>Provide actuarial support to internal partners (i.e. Implementation and Global Operations) on all pricing issues.</li><li>Perform post-win pricing related functions, such as creating individual cost listing, analyzing price variance, handling amendment calculations, etc.</li><li>Make recommendations on refining current processes to enhance the quality of work and improve efficiency.</li><li>Complete special projects and act as a resource to internal partners on actuarial issues.</li></ul>Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:Required:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, actuarial science or related field.</li><li>5+ years of actuarial experience; 2+ years pensions-related experience.</li><li>Good computer skills (Excel, VBA).</li><li>Excellent analytical and spreadsheet skills.</li><li>Good communication skills.</li><li>High degree of business and financial acumen.</li></ul>Preferred:<ul><li>Experience with Prophet</li><li>FSA designation with Society of Actuaries</li></ul>The wage range for applicants for this position is $120,000-160,000. This role is also eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. MetLife offers a comprehensive benefits program, including healthcare benefits, life insurance, retirement benefits, parental leave, legal plan services, and paid time off. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/VeteransIf you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process. MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.

Overview:This position is part of the Modeling Center of Excellence (COE) in Enterprise Actuarial Services, a service-oriented function focusing on actuarial modeling needs across Securian. You will be part of cultivating a service mindset, seeking to meet the needs of our internal customers with models that are effective, efficient, and are well governed. You will develop a deep understanding of actuarial modeling, across a variety of purposes.If the responsibilities of this role are appealing to you, but you don’t meet all the qualifications, don’t hesitate to apply! Our primary goal is to find the right person with a passionate interest for being successful in these responsibilities. We would rather have the passionate interest with a path to grow, than qualifications ready and trying to develop an interest!This position is part of the Actuarial exam-taking path. At Securian Financial the internal title for this position is Actuarial Sr. Analyst or Actuarial Consultant. The title and salary will be determined based on experience and exam progress.Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>Seek to understand our partners products, markets, responsibilities, and objectives.</li><li>Build targeted modeling expertise (e.g. Prophet) to support the development and maintenance of effective, efficient, and well governed models across various products and purposes.</li><li>Leverage that modeling expertise and partner understanding to identify and enable opportunities for improved results, insights, and capabilities.</li><li>Contribute to a supportive team environment that emphasizes curiosity, collaboration, and experimentation.</li><li>Apply model coding and development standards to models while adhering to Securian’s Actuarial Model Governance Policy and relevant Actuarial Standards of Practice.</li><li>Progress towards the completion of your actuarial credentials.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Self-motivated and flexible; ability to work and learn independently and as part of a team.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills along with a willingness to experiment to get to the best solution.</li><li>Curiosity, creativity, and initiative to explore and work through complex or ambiguous topics.</li><li>Advanced technical aptitude with the ability to learn/use a variety of software/modeling tools, and the ability to learn complex subject matter.</li><li>Documentation and organizational skills with attention to details.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Experience with actuarial modeling (Prophet preferred, but MG-ALFA or MoSes also valued)</li><li>Experience with Life or Annuity products</li><li>Understanding of PBR, LDTI and/or financial reporting</li></ul>Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job – it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:Paid time off:<ul><li>We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. During your first year of hire, you receive a prorated bank of personal days and vacation time depending on your month of hire.</li><li>Leave programs: Securian’s flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.</li></ul>Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian’s 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners and children – are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:<ul><li>Mental Wellness and Disability</li><li>Pride at Securian Financial</li><li>Securian Young Professionals Network</li><li>Securian Multicultural Network</li><li>Securian Women and Allies Network</li><li>Servicemember Associate Resource Group</li></ul>Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status.

MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. We’re united by our purpose to help our customers and each other create a confident future; we’re guided by empathy; and we’re inspired by each other to make a difference in the lives of our coworkers, customers, communities, and the world at large. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!The RoleThe Retirement &amp; Income Solutions (RIS) Annuity business is seeking a Senior Actuary, a key and highly visible leadership role within the US Pension Risk Transfer Pricing team. Reporting to the Vice President, Annuity Pricing, this role will provide actuarial and technical expertise for pension risk transfer transactions and other key strategic initiatives in the Pensions business. This position will also lead and mentor actuarial associates within the team.This position interacts closely with all areas of RIS, including Product, Contract, Implementation, Operations, as well as with enterprise stakeholders such as Finance, Actuarial, Risk, Investments, Legal, Tax, Accounting, and Treasury to respond to pricing needs for new business transactions and in-force management.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Perform, manage, and lead PRT case level pricing from start to finish.</li><li>Performing pricing includes review of defined benefit plan documents/summary and understand plan provisions; analyze participant level data; recommend actuarial assumptions within company guidelines; perform actuarial calculations and sensitivity analysis; analyze profitability; review investment portfolios for appropriateness; thorough review offer letters and contracts for consistency with pricing assumptions.</li><li>Managing pricing involves developing, training, supervising, reviewing work of, and mentoring actuarial associates and students; developing and maintaining timelines to ensure work progress and deadlines are met; deep understanding of all tools, models, and calculations to ensure pricing accuracy; deep understanding of accounting frameworks and profitability metrics and ability to reconcile results within and across</li><li>Leading pricing involves proactively coordinating with stakeholders across Product, Contracts, Implementation, and Actuarial areas on case-level specifics and ad-hoc pricing needs; recommending and developing pricing strategies and methodologies, especially for non-standard situations; succinctly summarizing and presenting pricing results out to executive leadership, identifying key areas of interest and appropriate and proactive callouts.</li><li>Oversee and/or perform post-sales pricing related functions, such as creating individual cost listing, analyzing price variance, and handling amendment calculations.</li><li>Provide actuarial leadership and support to internal partners (i.e., Implementation &amp; Global Operations) on all pricing issues.</li><li>Make recommendations on and oversee implementation of refining current processes to enhance the quality of work &amp; improve efficiency.</li><li>Collaborate with the Contract team to develop a comprehensive bid letter and term sheet for each case and contracts after the sale.</li><li>Lead special projects including creating new pricing spreadsheets for ad-hoc calculations and act as a resource to internal partners on actuarial issues.</li><li>Analyze case-specific mortality experience (MED) and plan features to develop best estimate assumptions, document, and present recommendations for approval.</li></ul>Business Experience and Technical Skills:Required<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics or actuarial science or related discipline</li><li>8+ years actuarial experience, including at least 2 years in the Pensions space.</li><li>ASA with Society of Actuaries required.</li><li>Proven experience managing, training, mentoring, and developing actuarial students.</li><li>Strong quantitative and communication skills. Able to concisely present orally and in presentations.</li><li>Strategic and analytical thinker with ability to focus on details. Able to quickly spot issues and develop a recommended approach.</li><li>Self-starter with ability to effectively manage and supervise multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.</li><li>Strong computer skills (Excel, Access, Visual Basic, Prophet)</li><li>Excellent analytical and spreadsheet skills</li></ul>Preferred<ul><li>FSA strongly preferred.</li><li>Broad knowledge of buy-in, buy-out, qualified, and non-qualified pension products, defined contribution and defined benefit pension plans, competitive trends, and U.S. regulatory environment for retirement annuities.</li></ul>About UsAt MetLife, we’re leading the global transformation of an industry we’ve long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.BenefitsThe wage range for applicants for this position is $131,600 to $175,500. This role is also eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. MetLife offers a comprehensive benefits program, including healthcare benefits, life insurance, retirement benefits, parental leave, legal plan services and paid time off. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.Equal OpportunitiesMetLife is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at MetLife without regards to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

<ul><li>Senior role with good mix of BAU and ad hoc development work</li><li>Monitor the profitability of our life and pensions business to deliver sustainable profitable growth for the company and to be a great company to do business with</li><li>Hybrid working – up to 80% homeworking options available</li></ul>We have an exciting opportunity for a part-qualified Senior Actuarial Analyst to join the Commercial Actuarial team at NFU Mutual, where you’ll use your actuarial skills to turn analytical insights into value-adding BAU and ad hoc activity.You’ll be part of a supportive team that’s responsible for ensuring the life and pensions business we sell helps the company achieve sustainable, profitable growth and ensuring the charges are right for our customers so that we are a great company to do business with.You’ll use your actuarial skills and Prophet knowledge to analyse the business sold and ensure that it meets our profitability requirements. You’ll liaise with colleagues across the business to understand what changes could impact our profitability and you’ll keep up to date with developments across the industry to stay ahead of upcoming challenges. You’ll use financial knowledge and skills to analyse complex data problems and provide detailed knowledge and insight to teams across the business, including by producing value-adding MI to senior management. You’ll use your actuarial judgement to determine the assumptions that will underlie our business planning process.This role is based in our Tiddington Head Office, just outside Stratford-upon-Avon. We understand how important a positive work-life balance is to you, so we offer great facilities when you want to be in an office environment, and support to work some of your hours from home.About youYou’re an actuarial professional with experience in financial services and a sound understanding of the life and pensions industry. A friendly team player, you readily face challenges head-on and show resilience in a fast-paced environment. To join our team, you must also have:<ul><li>Experience as an Actuary or Actuarial Consultant in the life and pensions sector.</li><li>Experience and understanding of actuarial techniques and ability to demonstrate judgement.</li><li>A recognised full or part actuarial qualification, such as Actuarial Fellowship or Certified Actuarial Analyst.</li><li>An honours degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, economics or a degree with significant mathematical or science content (preferable).</li></ul>Benefits and Rewards<ul><li>Salary up to £55,000</li><li>Annual bonus (up to 17.5% of salary)</li><li>Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution</li><li>25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme</li><li>A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities</li><li>Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets</li><li>£20 contribution to a monthly gym membership – subject to T&amp;Cs</li><li>Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more</li><li>Access to voluntary benefits, including health assessments, private medical insurance and dental insurance</li><li>Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year</li><li>Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme</li><li>Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary</li><li>Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies.</li></ul>We’re one of the UK’s leading general insurance and financial services companies. For over 110 years we’ve put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our people are just as important to us. We pride ourselves on being “a great place to work” and are one of only 39 companies across the globe, and the only organisation with headquarters in the UK, to receive a Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2023 award. We were also named in the LinkedIn Top 25 Companies List 2021 and the Glassdoor Best 50 Workplaces List 2023. We offer a supportive culture where we empower and inspire our people to perform, offer them opportunities to grow, and recognise and reward their contribution. Our people are proud to work for a company that respects them and their communities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable, so we are successful now and in the future.

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