Actuary, Asset Projections

Fidelity & Guaranty Life Business Services; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Disability accommodations

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Job summary

Fidelity & Guaranty Life in Des Moines, IA, seeks an Actuary, Asset Projections, to support inforce and scenario-based asset projections with accurate, timely results for decision-making.

The role collaborates with Investments and ALM, develops methodologies, validates models, and prepares leadership commentary while driving process improvements and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a math/actuarial-related field is required.
• 5+ years of actuarial experience with asset modeling or ALM.
• ASA designation required; FSA or near-FSA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run and maintain asset projection models, ensuring accuracy and governance.
• Produce scenario results and commentary for senior leadership.
• Collaborate with Investments and ALM to interpret results and address business questions.
• Prepare data for projection models and validate outputs for reasonableness.
• Develop methodologies for asset projections, stresses, and sensitivities.
• Support documentation, controls, and change-management testing.

Skills

AXIS knowledge

Asset modeling

ALM understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Actuarial Science/Finance

ASA designation required

FSA designation near-FSA preferred

Tools

AXIS

Job description

Job Summary

The Actuary, Asset Projections is responsible for supporting the production, analysis, and communication of inforce and scenario-based asset projections. This role ensures that asset projection modeling delivers accurate, insightful, and timely results that inform decision-making, help optimize financial performance and align with F&G's long-term goals.

Duties & Responsibilities

Run and maintain asset projection models, ensuring results are accurate and compliant with model governance standards. Produce asset projection scenario results, analyze key drivers of output, and prepare commentary for use by senior leadership. Collaborate with Investments and ALM teams to interpret projection results, communicate insights, and address business questions. Support the preparation of data for projection models, execution of model runs, and review of output for reasonableness and completeness. Assist in the development and enhancement of methodologies for asset projections, stresses, and sensitivities. Implement and validate model controls, contribute to documentation efforts, and participate in change management testing. Produce supporting materials and exhibits for internal memos, presentations, and planning cycle. Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and transparency of asset projections. Support collaboration with both internal stakeholders and external partners to align efforts and ensure project continuity.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role has people leadership responsibilities, including managing performance, developing talent, and supporting engagement and team effectiveness.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong understanding of financial principles, asset classes, market dynamics, and how these interact with actuarial projections. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of actuarial modeling tools (AXIS preferred). Disciplined commitment to model governance and controls. Solid problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and communicate insights clearly. Attention to detail with the ability to deliver accurate results on schedule. Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to interact effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. A proactive, adaptable, and collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Finance, or a related field 5+ year of relevant experience of actuarial experience, with prior exposure to ALM, asset modeling, or projection processes. ASA designation required; FSA designation or near-FSA preferred.

Other Requirements

This position primarily involves sedentary work, requiring long periods of sitting, regular use of a computer, and occasional standing or walking, with reasonable accommodations available. Perform other functions, duties and projects as assigned Regular and punctual attendance Ability to travel up to: 10% of the time #LI-MB1 #LI-Remote

Additional Information

Work Environments F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements. During the hiring process, you'll work with your leader to decide what works best for your role. F&G complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for F&G. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail]. Join our employee-centric hybrid work environment: F&G Careers

About F&G

Since 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) has offered annuity and life insurance products to those who are seeking security in retirement and protection during life's unexpected events. As a national Top Workplace1, an Iowa Top Workplace2 and a proud equal opportunity employer, F&G team members are empowered, collaborative, dynamic and authentic. We believe that by embracing these values, we will continue to build and strengthen the company while continuing to be a great place to work. 1Top Workplaces USA 2022 - 2023 2Des Moines Register Top Workplaces 2018 - 2022 Notice for all Applicants who are California residents under the California Privacy Rights Act. Please click here to review the policy.