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Associate Actuary (Life Valuation Special Projects) at Transamerica in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will lead assumption setting and valuation work across life blocks (UL, IUL, VUL, Traditional Life) under IFRS/GAAP/Stat, analyze complex transactions and reinsurance, and deliver findings to senior management. The role is an individual contributor on a hybrid Special Projects team with emphasis on modeling (AXIS preferred), automation and strategic initiatives.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

  • Lead IFRS/GAAP/Stat assumption setting and model testing across life blocks
  • Assess reserving, hedging, reinsurance and policyholder behavior for UL/IUL/VUL/Traditional Life
  • Build and run actuarial models (AXIS proficiency preferred)
  • Hybrid role based in Cedar Rapids, IA with occasional travel
  • FSA required or ASA with substantial experience; strong communication skills needed

DOMAIN EXPERTISE

  • Assumption setting across life blocks (IFRS/GAAP/Stat)
  • UL/IUL/VUL reserving and hedging impact analysis
  • Reinsurance assessment (YRT, Coinsurance, Sidecar, Captives)
  • Traditional life policyholder behavior modeling
  • AXIS model development and testing

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree + 5 years relevant experience (Master's + 4 years accepted)
  • FSA required or ASA with 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of FSA
  • Experience with life valuation, assumption setting under IFRS/GAAP/Stat
  • Proven ability to analyze large datasets and communicate to senior leadership
  • Advanced modeling skills and strong computer skills

TECH STACK

  • Power_BI
  • Alteryx
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
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HIGHLIGHTS

Associate Actuary (Life Valuation Special Projects) at Transamerica in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will lead assumption setting and valuation work across life blocks (UL, IUL, VUL, Traditional Life) under IFRS/GAAP/Stat, analyze complex transactions and reinsurance, and deliver findings to senior management. The role is an individual contributor on a hybrid Special Projects team with emphasis on modeling (AXIS preferred), automation and strategic initiatives.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

  • Lead IFRS/GAAP/Stat assumption setting and model testing across life blocks
  • Assess reserving, hedging, reinsurance and policyholder behavior for UL/IUL/VUL/Traditional Life
  • Build and run actuarial models (AXIS proficiency preferred)
  • Hybrid role based in Cedar Rapids, IA with occasional travel
  • FSA required or ASA with substantial experience; strong communication skills needed

DOMAIN EXPERTISE

  • Assumption setting across life blocks (IFRS/GAAP/Stat)
  • UL/IUL/VUL reserving and hedging impact analysis
  • Reinsurance assessment (YRT, Coinsurance, Sidecar, Captives)
  • Traditional life policyholder behavior modeling
  • AXIS model development and testing

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree + 5 years relevant experience (Master's + 4 years accepted)
  • FSA required or ASA with 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of FSA
  • Experience with life valuation, assumption setting under IFRS/GAAP/Stat
  • Proven ability to analyze large datasets and communicate to senior leadership
  • Advanced modeling skills and strong computer skills

TECH STACK

  • Power_BI
  • Alteryx
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint

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Job Overview

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

Ideal Candidate Profile

Associate-level life actuary (FSA or ASA with strong experience) with 4–8+ years in life valuation who is skilled in AXIS modeling, assumption setting across UL/IUL/VUL/Traditional Life, and communicating results to senior leaders.

FSAASA

Benefits

Bonus Eligible401(k) PlanEquity/Stock OptionsTuition ReimbursementShort/Long Term DisabilityHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsurancePaid Parental LeaveHybrid Work
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Job Overview

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

Ideal Candidate Profile

Associate-level life actuary (FSA or ASA with strong experience) with 4–8+ years in life valuation who is skilled in AXIS modeling, assumption setting across UL/IUL/VUL/Traditional Life, and communicating results to senior leaders.

FSAASA

Benefits

Bonus Eligible401(k) PlanEquity/Stock OptionsTuition ReimbursementShort/Long Term DisabilityHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsurancePaid Parental LeaveHybrid Work
Fresh Role
Premium Window
0d
Posted Today

Strategy: Maximize Application Quality

Applications submitted within 72 hours are 2x more likely to land an interview.

"Recruiters are actively watching. Take time to tailor your keywords."

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Associate Actuary - Life Valuation Special Projects

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, United States•15h ago
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