Actuarial Analyst

National Life Insurance Company; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The Actuarial Analyst role at National Life Group will involve building and maintaining actuarial models, producing reports, and analyzing financial data for life insurance and annuity products. You will contribute to development projects within the Actuarial Development Program and work toward ASA/FSA while in office four days per week on onsite core days.

This position emphasizes strong mathematical skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Strong mathematical and analytical aptitude.
• Must have a proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledge of life insurance and/or annuity products.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work independently as well as being a team player.
• Strong coordination, communication, and influencing skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain and update actuarial models for either product development or valuation related work
• Prepare or assist in preparing reports and documentation of work product
• Identify and escalate best practices and process improvements in work product
• Solve complex problems as they arise
• Provide support to non-actuarial areas as needed

Skills

Mathematical aptitude

Microsoft Office

Life insurance knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Independent working

Analytical thinking

Background check

Tools

SQL Server

Access

Job description

Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.

Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.

We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: Do good. Be good. Make good.

Role Summary

The Actuarial Analyst will be accountable for producing various reports, analyzing actuarial and financial data, and for developing, updating, maintaining and running complex models. Many roles include recurring work in addition to special projects. This individual is expected to have or learn detailed knowledge of the company products and valuation requirements for life insurance and annuity products.

This role is a part of the Actuarial Development Program and provides exam support while working towards ASA/FSA.

This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you are in the office four (4) days per week during onsite core days. Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create, maintain and update actuarial models for either product development or valuation related work
• Prepare or assist in preparing reports and documentation of work product
• Identify and escalate best practices and process improvements in work product
• Solve complex problems as they arise
• Provide support to non-actuarial areas as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong mathematical and analytical aptitude
• Ability to work accurately and in a timely manner
• Must have a proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Knowledge of life insurance and/or annuity products
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work independently as well as being a team player
• Strong coordination, communication, and influencing skills
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and able to pass a background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Specific experience with database software (preferably SQL Server and/or Access)

AI Proficiency Expectations

At National Life Group, we view AI as an enabler of human potential. We use AI to help us work smarter, serve more clients, and keep our promises, while remaining a relationship-driven business where our people are our greatest strength.

All applicants are expected to:

• Leverage approved AI tools, where appropriate, to improve the efficiency, quality, and impact of their work.
• Stay curious and open to new AI-enabled ways of working.
• Exercise sound judgment by reviewing and validating AI-generated content.
• Maintain accountability for the accuracy, quality, fairness, and integrity of work products by adhering to National Life’s AI guiding principles.
• Use AI responsibly and in accordance with company policies related to confidentiality, data privacy, security, compliance, retention and intellectual property.

Benefits

• Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!

Base Pay Range. The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including: prior experience and job-related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.

Additional Compensation and Benefits. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life’s discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and National Life reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.

Salary Pay Range

$68,625—$100,650 USD

National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.

Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies.

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