Salary: $100k - $125k
Experience: 3+ Years

Role Summary

Role type

Actuarial transformation builder

Closer to a transformation-build role than a reserving cycle role: the mandate is to modernize valuation processes and data rather than repeat only scheduled reporting.

Senior Life actuarial role in Transamerica’s Life Valuation Special Projects team, based in Cedar Rapids with a three-day hybrid schedule. You’ll improve valuation processes, data infrastructure, reporting, modeling, and assumption governance while supporting strategic projects across actuarial, finance, data, and technology. The role requires an ASA or equivalent and 3-5+ years of relevant experience depending on degree.

Requirements

Strongly preferred

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or Economics (or Master's with 3 years experience)
ASA or equivalent professional designation
5 years of relevant actuarial experience (or 3 years with Master's)
High quality judgment, organization and prioritization skills
Ability to communicate advanced mathematical concepts verbally and in writing
Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints
Advanced computer skills

Nice to have

Experience in life valuation, financial reporting, assumption development, or actuarial modeling
Exposure to US GAAP, statutory reporting, principle-based reserving, or related valuation frameworks
Experience with business process improvement, automation, or transformation initiatives
Strong data analytics skills, including SQL, Python, Power BI, or similar tools
Familiarity with actuarial modeling platforms such as AXIS or comparable systems
Experience developing management reporting, dashboards, or analytical solutions

Skills & Domain

ToolsPower_BI

Role Summary

Role type

Actuarial transformation builder

Closer to a transformation-build role than a reserving cycle role: the mandate is to modernize valuation processes and data rather than repeat only scheduled reporting.

Requirements

Strongly preferred

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or Economics (or Master's with 3 years experience)
ASA or equivalent professional designation
5 years of relevant actuarial experience (or 3 years with Master's)
High quality judgment, organization and prioritization skills
Ability to communicate advanced mathematical concepts verbally and in writing
Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints
Advanced computer skills

Nice to have

Experience in life valuation, financial reporting, assumption development, or actuarial modeling
Exposure to US GAAP, statutory reporting, principle-based reserving, or related valuation frameworks
Experience with business process improvement, automation, or transformation initiatives
Strong data analytics skills, including SQL, Python, Power BI, or similar tools
Familiarity with actuarial modeling platforms such as AXIS or comparable systems
Experience developing management reporting, dashboards, or analytical solutions

Skills & Domain

ToolsPower_BI

Role Summary

Role type

Requirements

Strongly preferred

Nice to have

Skills & Domain

Role Summary

Role type

Requirements

Strongly preferred

Nice to have

Skills & Domain

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