Actuary

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Purpose:

We are seeking an experienced Actuary to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing and reviewing quarterly Cash Flow Testing (CFT) results, Stat and Tax Reserves, and conducting quarter-end earnings analysis and forecasts. This role involves close collaboration with the asset modeling and risk departments to review asset assumptions and modeling approaches, as well as investigating and reviewing modeling results.
Key responsibilities include communicating results to the Appointed Actuary and Senior Management, building necessary controls and documentation, and improving and modernizing parts of the CFT and/or Stat Valuation processes.
This role can be filled in West Des Moines or Toronto and will involve collaboration with many stakeholders across Actuarial, Finance and Risk throughout various Athene locations. Reporting to the VP or AVP of Stat Valuation in West Des Moines

Accountabilities:

• Produce and review quarterly Cash Flow Testing (CFT) Results
• Produce and review quarterly Stat and Tax Reserves
• Quarter-end earnings analysis and forecasts
• Work closely with asset modeling and risk department to review asset assumptions and modeling approaches
• Review and investigate modeling results, working closely with the modeling teams
• Communicate results to Appointed Actuary and Senior Management
• Build out of necessary controls and documentation
• Improve and modernize parts of CFT and/or Stat Valuation processes

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, actuarial science or related field and completion or near completion of ASA, plus at least 5 years of experience
• Demonstrated experience within Actuarial modeling software such as ALFA preferred but not required
• Demonstrated desire to take initiative and run with projects
• Proven mentor that can direct less experienced actuarial staff with potential direct reports in the future
• Experience with any of the following would be beneficial:
  • Annuities
  • Pension Risk Transfers
  • Stat Reserving
  • Principal Based Reserving
  • Asset-Liability management
  • Cash Flow Testing
• Proficient in MS Office suite and any actuarial valuation software
• Ability to view “big picture”, understand broad corporate impacts, and focus on company objectives
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize and manage several projects is a must
• Excellent oral and written English language skills
• Strong interpersonal skills preferred.

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