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HIGHLIGHTS

Associate-level life pricing role on Principal's Life Pricing Actuarial team in Des Moines, IA. You will support product development and pricing, set rates using tools like R, SAS and MG-ALFA, and provide reinsurance support. The role is hybrid with at least three office days per week and targets candidates with a bachelor’s degree and analytical experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

  • Support life product development and pricing on the Life Pricing Actuarial team
  • Set rates and analyze profitability using R, SAS, Excel, and MG-ALFA
  • Collaborate with product, inforce management, underwriting, tech, and finance
  • Hybrid role based in Des Moines — at least three office days per week
  • Bachelor’s degree required; 2+ years relevant experience preferred

DOMAIN EXPERTISE

  • Life pricing
  • Product development and pricing processes
  • Reinsurance support

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree in math, actuarial science, finance or equivalent required
  • Strong problem solving, leadership, and analytical skills required
  • Good oral and written communication skills required
  • Good interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills required
  • Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

TECH STACK

  • Excel
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HIGHLIGHTS

Associate-level life pricing role on Principal's Life Pricing Actuarial team in Des Moines, IA. You will support product development and pricing, set rates using tools like R, SAS and MG-ALFA, and provide reinsurance support. The role is hybrid with at least three office days per week and targets candidates with a bachelor’s degree and analytical experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

  • Support life product development and pricing on the Life Pricing Actuarial team
  • Set rates and analyze profitability using R, SAS, Excel, and MG-ALFA
  • Collaborate with product, inforce management, underwriting, tech, and finance
  • Hybrid role based in Des Moines — at least three office days per week
  • Bachelor’s degree required; 2+ years relevant experience preferred

DOMAIN EXPERTISE

  • Life pricing
  • Product development and pricing processes
  • Reinsurance support

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree in math, actuarial science, finance or equivalent required
  • Strong problem solving, leadership, and analytical skills required
  • Good oral and written communication skills required
  • Good interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills required
  • Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

TECH STACK

  • Excel

Job Overview

Salary
$73k - $100k
Years of Experience
2+ Years
Work Type
Permanent
Full Time

Ideal Candidate Profile

Ideal for an Associate-level actuarial professional with ~2+ years in life pricing who is proficient in R and SAS, comfortable with MG-ALFA, and enjoys cross-functional collaboration.

Benefits

Annual Bonus401(k) PlanFlexible HoursHybrid Work
Shortlist Forming
Closing Soon
164d
164 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
$73k - $100k
Years of Experience
2+ Years
Work Type
Permanent
Full Time

Ideal Candidate Profile

Ideal for an Associate-level actuarial professional with ~2+ years in life pricing who is proficient in R and SAS, comfortable with MG-ALFA, and enjoys cross-functional collaboration.

Benefits

Annual Bonus401(k) PlanFlexible HoursHybrid Work
Shortlist Forming
Closing Soon
164d
164 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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Principal Financial Group

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Principal Financial Group

Financial Analyst III

Principal Financial Group
Des Moines, United States•5mo ago
HybridNot Specified

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