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Manager-level ERM actuarial role (Life) focused on enterprise risk oversight for individual life and annuities in West Des Moines, IA. You will lead a team to build and govern deterministic and stochastic financial models, set assumptions, and produce management reporting on capital, liquidity, reinsurance and model risk. The role reports to the VP of Enterprise Risk Management and requires FSA or near-FSA / career ASA candidates.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

  • Lead ERM actuarial team overseeing capital, model risk, liquidity, reinsurance, and pricing
  • Develop and document deterministic and stochastic financial models and management metrics
  • Set and oversee actuarial assumptions and ensure governance and peer review
  • Collaborate with investments, accounting, internal audit and actuarial teams
  • Onsite role in West Des Moines, IA; reports to VP of Enterprise Risk Management

DOMAIN EXPERTISE

  • enterprise risk management
  • individual life and annuities
  • capital modelling and economic capital
  • model risk and model governance
  • actuarial financial reporting/accounting standards

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • 6-8 years of actuarial experience in Actuarial Science
  • Bachelor’s degree required (math or business preferred)
  • FSA required OR near-FSA actively pursuing FSA, or career ASA
  • Experience with individual life and annuities products
  • Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

TECH STACK

  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Other_BI_Tool
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HIGHLIGHTS

Manager-level ERM actuarial role (Life) focused on enterprise risk oversight for individual life and annuities in West Des Moines, IA. You will lead a team to build and govern deterministic and stochastic financial models, set assumptions, and produce management reporting on capital, liquidity, reinsurance and model risk. The role reports to the VP of Enterprise Risk Management and requires FSA or near-FSA / career ASA candidates.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

  • Lead ERM actuarial team overseeing capital, model risk, liquidity, reinsurance, and pricing
  • Develop and document deterministic and stochastic financial models and management metrics
  • Set and oversee actuarial assumptions and ensure governance and peer review
  • Collaborate with investments, accounting, internal audit and actuarial teams
  • Onsite role in West Des Moines, IA; reports to VP of Enterprise Risk Management

DOMAIN EXPERTISE

  • enterprise risk management
  • individual life and annuities
  • capital modelling and economic capital
  • model risk and model governance
  • actuarial financial reporting/accounting standards

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • 6-8 years of actuarial experience in Actuarial Science
  • Bachelor’s degree required (math or business preferred)
  • FSA required OR near-FSA actively pursuing FSA, or career ASA
  • Experience with individual life and annuities products
  • Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

TECH STACK

  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Other_BI_Tool

Job Overview

Salary
$127k - $212k
Years of Experience
6+ Years
Work Type
Permanent
Full Time

Ideal Candidate Profile

Manager-level life actuary with 6–8 years' experience in individual life and annuities, FSA or near-FSA/career ASA, strong ERM and capital modelling skills, and experience leading teams and presenting to senior leadership.

FSAASA

Benefits

Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) PlanGenerous VacationPaid HolidaysAnnual BonusStudy SupportFlexible HoursSummer Hours
Shortlist Forming
Closing Soon
29d
29 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
$127k - $212k
Years of Experience
6+ Years
Work Type
Permanent
Full Time

Ideal Candidate Profile

Manager-level life actuary with 6–8 years' experience in individual life and annuities, FSA or near-FSA/career ASA, strong ERM and capital modelling skills, and experience leading teams and presenting to senior leadership.

FSAASA

Benefits

Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) PlanGenerous VacationPaid HolidaysAnnual BonusStudy SupportFlexible HoursSummer Hours
Shortlist Forming
Closing Soon
29d
29 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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