VP Actuarial Modeling
Athene
- Salary
- $191k - $260kest.
- Experience
- 10+ Years
Role Summary
Role type
Reporting-cycle production leader
Closer to a reporting-cycle role than a transformation build: recurring GAAP and Statutory closes are the core anchor, with modernization layered on top.
Executive Life and annuity actuarial modeling role in West Des Moines, Iowa. You will lead model production for monthly and quarterly GAAP and Statutory reporting, controls, audit support, and process modernization while managing analysts and actuaries. The role reports to the VP of Corporate Actuarial Modeling and requires an ASA, 10+ years of actuarial experience, and 5+ years of leadership.
Requirements
Must have
- ASA (or equivalent: ACIA, AIA) required
- 10+ years of actuarial experience, including direct involvement in model production, financial reporting, or actuarial operations
- 5+ years of direct or indirect leadership experience
Strongly preferred
- FSA (or equivalent: FCIA, FIA) preferred
- Deep familiarity with GAAP and Statutory valuation processes and model production environments
- Experience designing or executing SOX and/or MAR controls in an actuarial or financial reporting context
- Experience interfacing with external auditors on model-related controls, documentation, and walkthroughs
- Strong understanding of actuarial systems and production infrastructure
- Proven ability to manage complex, multi-workstream production schedules under tight close deadlines
- Proven people management experience, able to develop and retain actuarial and analytical talent
- Strong communication skills with experience engaging senior stakeholders across actuarial, finance, IT, and audit
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent professional experience)
Nice to have
- Experience with MG-ALFA, Aon PathWise, and/or Python preferred
Skills & Domain
DomainGAAP and Statutory valuation processesActuarial model production environmentsSOX and/or MAR controls design/executionExternal auditor engagement on model controls