Actuary I

Aflac, Incorporated; Columbus (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Annual bonuses

Stock purchase plan

11 paid holidays

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Aflac, Incorporated in Columbus, GA, is seeking an actuarial professional for a hybrid role, reporting to an office at least 60% of the work week while the remainder is work from home. The position requires a Bachelor's in actuarial science or related field, completion of SOA exams, and up to one year of experience, with a strong focus on data analysis and risk assessment.

The role offers a broad benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, annual bonuses,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, computer science, or a related field.
• Completion of one SOA exam and commitment to completing exams leading to ASA designation.
• Currently a candidate in or qualified to become a candidate in the Aflac Actuarial Development Program.
• Zero to one year of professional job-related work experience.

Skills

Excel

Word

Access

Communication

Project Management

Data Analysis

Decision Making

Actuarial Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in actuarial science / mathematics / computer science

SOA exam completion

ASA candidacy / designation

0-1 year professional experience

Job description

Salary Range: $65,000-$85,000

Job Posting End Date: October 31, 2026

We’ve Got You Under Our Wing

We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all...The Aflac Way.

Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com.

Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.

Worker Designation

This role is hybrid. This means you will be expected to report to one of our Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership.

What does it take to be successful at Aflac?

• Acting with Integrity


• Communicating Effectively


• Pursuing Self-Development


• Serving Customers


• Supporting Change


• Supporting Organizational Goals


• Working with Diverse Populations

What does it take to be successful in this role?

• Intermediate knowledge and skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and Access


• Actuarial Competencies Performs data analysis, synthesizes it into something meaningful, and develops materials and presentation of findings. Understands data limitations and considers influence of business processes, market segmentation strategies, and industry factors on analysis. Identify, set, and defend actuarial and financial assumptions; develop, enhance, and deliver actuarial and financial models that effectively evaluate risk.


• Technical Knowledge & Skill – Basic Performs data analysis, synthesizes it into something meaningful, and develops materials and presentation of findings. Understands data limitations and considers influence of business processes, market segmentation strategies, and industry factors on analysis. Identify, set, and defend actuarial and financial assumptions; develop, enhance, and deliver actuarial and financial models that effectively evaluate risk.


• Project Management – Basic Can effectively lead projects, including those with cross-functional accountabilities. Highly responsive to dynamic business needs while partnering with other functional or operational areas. Identifies and initiates projects suggested by business needs or strategies and reprioritizes work/seeks resources as necessary.


• Communication – Basic Understand and explain business issues and potential solutions in a way that results in informed decision making. Proactively and routinely seeks out business partners to provide timely summary of practice area results. Has clear examples of delivering business concepts and messaging to a wide variety of audiences.


• Business Knowledge & Acumen – Basic Aligns actuarial analysis and findings with the broader goals of the organization. Understands all of Aflac's products and business functions. Looks at problems from the overall business framework, rather than only a technical framework, and links the technical actuarial analysis to the bottom line.


• Delivers Results – Basic Develops projects, plans, and priorities that are consistent with business initiatives and goals. Consistently achieves results, personally and through others that contribute business value. Develops actions that lead to stated business goals based on actuarial or financial findings.


• Makes Effective Decisions – Basic Provides timely analysis to reach a recommendation, even with incomplete data; not averse to simply approximate an answer. Includes others in decision making as warranted to obtain good input and ensure buy-in for decisions. Evaluates options by considering implications and consequences -- makes decisions outside the bounds of \"\"the way it's always been done\".


• Values Driven Interacts with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions. Listens with respect and objectivity even when others' opinions conflict with one's own. Adheres to standards of professional conduct

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree actuarial science, mathematics, computer science, or a related field


• completion of one Society of Actuaries (SOA) exam and commitment to completing exams leading to an Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) designation


• currently a candidate in or qualified to become a candidate in the Aflac Actuarial Development Program


• zero to one year of professional job-related work experience

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Travel

Equal or less than 10%

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Total Rewards

The salary range for this job is $65,000 to $85,000. This range is specific to the job and salary offers consider a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and peer compensation. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting.

At Aflac, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role to allow for future and continued salary growth, and compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate.

In addition to the base salary, we offer an array of benefits to meet your needs including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, health care flexible spending, dependent care flexible spending, Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee), 401(k) plans, annual bonuses, and an opportunity to purchase company stock. On an annual basis, you’ll also be offered 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason, and, if eligible, state‑mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked) and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well‑being. Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including, but not limited to, sick and safe leave, and adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities.