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HIGHLIGHTS

Director-level life actuary focused on annuity and reinsurance pricing. You will lead rate-setting and reinsurance pricing for flow annuity products, build MG-ALFA pricing models, and advise on hedging and embedded derivatives. Senior role reporting to the Chief Product Officer based in West Des Moines, IA (onsite options in Houston or New York also noted).

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

  • Lead reinsurance pricing and rate setting for flow annuity products
  • Build custom pricing models using MG ALFA and creative coding
  • Advise on hedging, embedded derivatives, and risk-neutral valuation
  • Present analyses to senior leadership, reinsurers and regulators
  • Onsite role – Des Moines, IA (also Houston, TX or New York, NY options)

DOMAIN EXPERTISE

  • Annuity pricing and modeling
  • Reinsurance pricing for annuity products
  • Risk-neutral pricing and hedging
  • Stochastic modeling using MG-ALFA or AXIS

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • FSA or ASA designation with 7+ years progressive annuity pricing experience
  • Deep knowledge of risk-neutral pricing, hedging and stochastic modeling
  • Hands-on experience with annuity pricing software (MG ALFA/AXIS) or strong coding
  • Experience in rate setting and reinsurance pricing for annuity products
  • Ability to manage and mentor actuarial staff

TECH STACK

  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
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HIGHLIGHTS

Director-level life actuary focused on annuity and reinsurance pricing. You will lead rate-setting and reinsurance pricing for flow annuity products, build MG-ALFA pricing models, and advise on hedging and embedded derivatives. Senior role reporting to the Chief Product Officer based in West Des Moines, IA (onsite options in Houston or New York also noted).

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

  • Lead reinsurance pricing and rate setting for flow annuity products
  • Build custom pricing models using MG ALFA and creative coding
  • Advise on hedging, embedded derivatives, and risk-neutral valuation
  • Present analyses to senior leadership, reinsurers and regulators
  • Onsite role – Des Moines, IA (also Houston, TX or New York, NY options)

DOMAIN EXPERTISE

  • Annuity pricing and modeling
  • Reinsurance pricing for annuity products
  • Risk-neutral pricing and hedging
  • Stochastic modeling using MG-ALFA or AXIS

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • FSA or ASA designation with 7+ years progressive annuity pricing experience
  • Deep knowledge of risk-neutral pricing, hedging and stochastic modeling
  • Hands-on experience with annuity pricing software (MG ALFA/AXIS) or strong coding
  • Experience in rate setting and reinsurance pricing for annuity products
  • Ability to manage and mentor actuarial staff

TECH STACK

  • Excel
  • PowerPoint

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Job Overview

Salary
Salary not specified
Years of Experience
7+ Years
Work Type
Permanent
Full Time

Acturhire Base Salary Estimate

Typical range
$214k - $270k

25th and 75th percentiles

Confidence
95/100
Supporting jobs
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Ideal Candidate Profile

Ideal for a Director-level life actuary with 7+ years in annuity pricing (ASA/FSA) who can lead reinsurance pricing, build MG-ALFA models, and advise on hedging and embedded derivatives.

ASAFSA

Benefits

Shortlist Forming
Closing Soon
172d
172 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
Salary not specified
Years of Experience
7+ Years
Work Type
Permanent
Full Time

Acturhire Base Salary Estimate

Typical range
$214k - $270k

25th and 75th percentiles

Confidence
95/100
Supporting jobs
140comparable jobs
Unlock full breakdown with Pro

Ideal Candidate Profile

Ideal for a Director-level life actuary with 7+ years in annuity pricing (ASA/FSA) who can lead reinsurance pricing, build MG-ALFA models, and advise on hedging and embedded derivatives.

ASAFSA

Benefits

Shortlist Forming
Closing Soon
172d
172 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."