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Associate Actuary role on Transamerica's Life Valuation Special Projects team in Cedar Rapids, IA. Focus on valuation and quantitative forecasting across life products (UL, IUL, VUL, Traditional Life), including reserving, hedging, reinsurance and COI rate matters. High-visibility, leadership-development role requiring advanced modeling and communication to senior management.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

  • Work on life valuation special projects across UL, IUL, VUL and Traditional Life
  • Perform reserving, hedging analysis, COI rate reviews and reinsurance assessments
  • Produce quantitative forecasts and analyze large empirical datasets
  • Use AXIS modeling and BI/analytics tools (Power BI, SQL, Python/VBA/Alteryx)
  • Hybrid role based in Cedar Rapids, IA; leadership-development focus

DOMAIN EXPERTISE

  • UL/IUL/VUL and traditional life reserving and policyholder behavior analysis
  • COI rate increases and ULSG transaction understanding
  • Reserving and hedging for IUL/VUL products
  • Reinsurance experience (3rd party and captive structures)
  • Experience with AXIS modeling and large-data quantitative forecasting

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree + 5 years relevant experience (or Master's +4 years)
  • FSA required; ASA accepted with 8+ years relevant experience
  • Proficient actuarial modeler (GGY AXIS proficiency preferred)
  • Demonstrated experience analyzing and interpreting large datasets
  • Strong written and verbal communication to senior management

TECH STACK

  • Power_BI
  • Alteryx
  • Excel
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HIGHLIGHTS

Associate Actuary role on Transamerica's Life Valuation Special Projects team in Cedar Rapids, IA. Focus on valuation and quantitative forecasting across life products (UL, IUL, VUL, Traditional Life), including reserving, hedging, reinsurance and COI rate matters. High-visibility, leadership-development role requiring advanced modeling and communication to senior management.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

  • Work on life valuation special projects across UL, IUL, VUL and Traditional Life
  • Perform reserving, hedging analysis, COI rate reviews and reinsurance assessments
  • Produce quantitative forecasts and analyze large empirical datasets
  • Use AXIS modeling and BI/analytics tools (Power BI, SQL, Python/VBA/Alteryx)
  • Hybrid role based in Cedar Rapids, IA; leadership-development focus

DOMAIN EXPERTISE

  • UL/IUL/VUL and traditional life reserving and policyholder behavior analysis
  • COI rate increases and ULSG transaction understanding
  • Reserving and hedging for IUL/VUL products
  • Reinsurance experience (3rd party and captive structures)
  • Experience with AXIS modeling and large-data quantitative forecasting

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree + 5 years relevant experience (or Master's +4 years)
  • FSA required; ASA accepted with 8+ years relevant experience
  • Proficient actuarial modeler (GGY AXIS proficiency preferred)
  • Demonstrated experience analyzing and interpreting large datasets
  • Strong written and verbal communication to senior management

TECH STACK

  • Power_BI
  • Alteryx
  • Excel

Job Overview

Salary
$125k - $165k
Years of Experience
5+ Years
Work Type
Permanent
Full Time

Ideal Candidate Profile

Associate-level life actuary (FSA or seasoned ASA) with 5+ years in life valuation who is expert in AXIS modeling, reserving/hedging analysis, and communicating complex results to senior stakeholders.

FSAASA

Benefits

Annual Bonus401(k) PlanEquity/Stock OptionsTuition ReimbursementShort/Long Term DisabilityHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsurancePaid Parental LeaveWellness Program
Shortlist Forming
Closing Soon
73d
73 days ago

Strategy: Speed over Perfection

By Day 21, visibility drops significantly. Recruiters are focusing on existing candidates.

"Don't wait for a cover letter. The requisition could close tomorrow. Apply now."

Job Overview

Salary
$125k - $165k
Years of Experience
5+ Years
Work Type
Permanent
Full Time

Ideal Candidate Profile

Associate-level life actuary (FSA or seasoned ASA) with 5+ years in life valuation who is expert in AXIS modeling, reserving/hedging analysis, and communicating complex results to senior stakeholders.

FSAASA

Benefits

Annual Bonus401(k) PlanEquity/Stock OptionsTuition ReimbursementShort/Long Term DisabilityHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsurancePaid Parental LeaveWellness Program
Shortlist Forming
Closing Soon
73d
73 days ago

Strategy: Speed over Perfection

By Day 21, visibility drops significantly. Recruiters are focusing on existing candidates.

"Don't wait for a cover letter. The requisition could close tomorrow. Apply now."

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