Actuary Specialist, Asset Modeling
Nationwide
- Salary
- $88k - $132k
- Experience
- 3+ Years
Role Summary
Role type
Modelling-heavy individual contributor
Closer to a modelling-heavy IC than capital strategy—the ad emphasizes model implementation and production execution, not ORSA or enterprise risk decisions.
Senior Life actuarial asset modeling role in Columbus, Ohio, supporting ALM, valuation, forecasting, pricing, capital modeling, and asset adequacy testing. You will work with Moody’s AXIS or MG-ALFA, model complex investments, and communicate technical findings to senior leaders. The role offers flexible work arrangements, although Columbus is the intended location.
Requirements
Must have
- Adequate Moody's AXIS and/or MG-ALFA modeling skills with good understanding of asset modules, fund level assumptions, and reinvestment switches/options
- Basic understanding of all investment asset types
- Proficiency in at least one programming language for quantitative analysis (Python, R, MATLAB, SQL, etc.)
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Strong communication skills; able to articulate complex modeling concepts to senior leaders
- Undergraduate studies in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, mathematics or related subject area
- Must be eligible to work in the US without employer sponsorship
Strongly preferred
- 3 years of relevant asset modeling experience
- Working towards FSA Designation
- Three or more years of related work experience in financial risk modeling or actuarial functions
Nice to have
- Progress toward FCAS, FSA, CQF, CFA or similar
Skills & Domain
ToolsExcelPowerPoint
DomainAsset modeling in Moody's AXIS or MG-ALFAAsset adequacy testing (AAT)Structured securities and hybrid securities modelingQuantitative risk modeling