The Pension Risk Transfer Earnings Analysis Director will be a pivotal member of the US PRT team at American National. They will report to the SVP, Pension Risk Transfer Pricing and support the company's PRT objectives by contributing analysis to ensure key financial KPIs align with underwritten objectives. This role will build critical dashboard infrastructure to explain all drivers of underwritten to actual differences related to portfolio construction, capital allocations, expenses, overhead, taxes and reserves. The role is a representative of the PRT business throughout the enterprise, interacting closely with stakeholders in FP&A, accounting, valuation, and investments management. The role will influence pricing strategy based on earnings analysis outcomes and may assist with core PRT pricing during periods with high volumes of bid commitments.

This position is available onsite at our Houston, TX office.

What You'll Do:

Lead the analysis of normalized GAAP and STAT earnings to help senior management understand the profitability and capital generation of the PRT business. Minimal management oversight, review and guidance will be required.

• Effectively applies fundamental actuarial principles
• Prepare and communicate findings to various stakeholders in the business and c-suite
• Ad hoc support for core pricing team during high volume periods
• Stays updated on evolving standards that impact the business including LDTI, PBR, and government regulation
• Evaluate strategic options for the PRT business including but not limited to longevity reinsurance
• Evaluate financial statement adjustments, normalization techniques, capital and expense allocations for impact on PRT KPIs, with guidance from PRT business leaders advocate for changes as appropriate
• Develop STAT to GAAP earnings walk and source of earnings analysis
• Own plan and forecast for the PRT business
• Collaborate with investments to optimize target asset allocation and investment strategy
• Trains less experienced analysts with spreadsheets, databases, and sources of data used in actuarial analyses
• Potential for future direct reports and responsibilities as role expands

What You'll Need:

• A bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, economics, or a related field with a strong mathematical background is required
• Six to eight years of experience.
• Additional Qualifications:
  • The ability to demonstrate sufficient progress in understanding and applying basic actuarial principles is required
  • Attainment of a fellowship designation. Performance and years of experience may be considered in lieu of Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) attainment.
  • At least six years of actuarial analysis.
    Insurance industry experience including knowledge of financial statements

A qualified candidate should possess strong written and verbal communication skills, and be motivated, resourceful and entrepreneurial. If you have the ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks concurrently and meet ambiguity with resilience, you are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Group Annuities and/or Pensions
• Experience in Pension Risk Transfer or Pensions

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

American National offers eligible employees and their families medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees also receive annually a bank of paid time off and paid holidays. We aspire to see people for what they bring to our corporate culture by supporting an inclusive work environment, including an emphasis on a healthy work-life balance, development opportunities, and a casual dress code.

American National is an established, stable, and successful multi-line insurance corporation that has provided financial strength and a sense of security to employees, customers and business partners since 1905. With focus on our organization's values and cultural richness: Financial Strength, Integrity, Respect, Service and Teamwork (FIRST) and Agility, Collaboration, and Engagement (ACE) we continue to pursue our vision to be a leading provider of financial products and services for current and future generations.

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