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Director, Actuary

American Equity
Des Moines, USA
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Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago

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EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, economics, or a related field with a strong quantitative foundation. • Fellowship designation (FSA or equivalent). • Demonstrated experience leading complex actuarial valuation, modeling, or financial reporting initiatives. • Experience with Aon PathWise or another actuarial projection and asset-liability modeling platform is preferred. • Supervisory experience is preferred. • Experience with retail annuity products in the US. • Experience with principle-based reserving, stochastic valuation methodologies, or asset-liability modeling is preferred.
  • CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS:
  • FSA, MAAA required
  • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Deep understanding of actuarial science and the ability to apply this knowledge is critical. • Knowledge of rating agency capital requirements. • Mastery of actuarial valuation best practices, procedures and processes. • General knowledge of assets and economic scenarios. • Ability to effectively present technical information to top management. • Strong knowledge and systems aptitude with asset-liability models. • Exceptional attention to numeric and other detail. • Strong statistical and advanced math skills, including excellent Excel modeling skills. • Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents from regulatory agencies, and other members of the business community. • Strong project management skills, including planning and organization. • Ability to successfully handle pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
  • This description covers the major purpose and essential functions of the job. It is not intended to give all details or a step-by-step account of the way each task is to be performed. Employees may receive other job related instructions and be required to perform other job related work requested by their manager. All requirements are subject to possible modification to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
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  • Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, economics, or a related field with a strong quantitative foundation.
  • Fellowship designation (FSA or equivalent).
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex actuarial valuation, modeling, or financial reporting initiatives.
  • Experience with retail annuity products in the US.
  • Deep understanding of actuarial science and the ability to apply this knowledge is critical.
  • Knowledge of rating agency capital requirements.
  • Mastery of actuarial valuation best practices, procedures and processes.
  • General knowledge of assets and economic scenarios.
  • Ability to effectively present technical information to top management.
  • Strong knowledge and systems aptitude with asset-liability models.
  • Exceptional attention to numeric and other detail.
  • Strong statistical and advanced math skills, including excellent Excel modeling skills.
  • Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents from regulatory agencies, and other members of the business community.
  • Strong project management skills, including planning and organization.
  • Ability to successfully handle pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Aon PathWise or another actuarial projection and asset-liability modeling platform is preferred.
  • Supervisory experience is preferred.
  • Experience with principle-based reserving, stochastic valuation methodologies, or asset-liability modeling is preferred.

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