Associate Actuary - Life Valuation Special Projects

Job Family

Actuarial

Job Description Summary

Transamerica Life seeks a self-driven actuary, with a proven record of, or interest in, performing cross-functionally in a highly visible role groomed towards leadership development. The Special Projects team works seamlessly across all Life products (UL, IUL, VUL & Traditional Life), in a variety of endeavors (assumption setting, financial analysis, risk and profit assessment), and is usually the frontline at which key strategic company initiatives are developed and tested. Accordingly, the successful candidate will operate with a high degree of independence, leading analytical efforts across multiple projects and delivering insights that shape key business decisions. The candidate will have demonstrated the ability to effectively communicate findings to both actuarial and non-technical senior management, work collaboratively, and, when necessary, propose appropriate courses of action.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Drive (IFRS/GAAP/Stat) assumption setting across life blocks, including model development, testing, analysis, and communication of results to leadership.

• Actuarially assess non-routine, financial transactions including, but not limited to:

• UL COI Rate Increases and its subsequent impact on policyholder behavior

• IUL/VUL Reserving & Hedging impacts on economic volatility and profit emergence

• Reinsurance - including 3rd Party (YRT, Coinsurance, Sidecar) & Captives

• Traditional Life Pre- & Post-Level-Term Policyholder Behavior

• Support key company initiatives including implementation of GAAP, process improvements & automation, and utilization of AI tools.

For this highly sought position the successful candidate will require rare, job-specific, skillsets:

• Ability to work autonomously under defined timelines.

• Capable of prioritizing varied unrelated tasks.

• Proficient modeler (AXIS proficiency preferred).

• Effective communicator (oral & written) – (Specific prior examples may be requested.)

• Demonstrated history of analyzing and analytically interpretating large data sets – (Specific prior examples may be requested).

• Exemplify highest professional integrity and standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or related field and 5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of Bachelor's, will accept Master's in a listed discipline and 4 years of relevant experience.

• FSA or equivalent professional designation. In lieu of FSA will accept ASA or equivalent professional designation and 8 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.

• Advanced computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• GGY AXIS and Power BI experience.

• SQL, VBA, Python, and/or Alteryxprogramming.

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid office environment

• Occasional Travel <10%

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The Salary for this position generally ranges between $125,000 - $165,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

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

This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation in order to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits

• Competitive Pay

• Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package

• Pension Plan

• 401k Match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Disability Insurance

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Employee Discounts

• Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits

• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.

• Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).

• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars

• Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.

• Adoption Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Back-Up Care Program

• PTO for Volunteer Hours

• Employee Matching Gifts Program

• Employee Resource Groups

• Inclusion and Diversity Programs

• Employee Recognition Program

• Referral Bonus Programs

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

Giving Back

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.

Transamerica’s Parent Company

Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.

* As of December 31, 2023