Actuary, Model Validation Lead

Resolution Life; West Chester (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness program

Incentives and recognition programs

401k contribution

Job summary

Resolution Life US is seeking an Actuary, Model Validation to build and lead a dedicated validation team, delivering independent risk-based assessments across the organization. You will design a consistent validation methodology, manage the annual portfolio, and supervise a group of actuaries with varying experience levels.

Strong leadership, experience with GGY AXIS or Prophet, and a deep understanding of life insurance and annuity products are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Finance or related business discipline.
• FSA or near FSA with 7+ years, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience with actuarial modeling platforms GGY AXIS and/or Prophet.
• Familiarity with AI to improve work processes.
• Strong knowledge of life insurance and annuity products and related actuarial disciplines.
• Excellent oral and written communication to senior management and governance committees.

Responsibilities

• Lead and be accountable for Resolution Life’s model validation team, establishing its operating model and standards.
• Develop and manage the annual model validation plan, timelines and resources.
• Oversee independent model validations including purpose, methodology, implementation and limitations.
• Provide constructive challenge while preserving objectivity of validation processes.
• Review and approve validation workpapers and reports with clear remediation actions.
• Develop team members through coaching, guidance, and performance management.
• Collaborate with Risk, Actuarial, Finance and other functions for validation support.
• Communicate validation results and emerging risks to senior management and governance committees.
• Support broader model risk management initiatives and other duties as required.

Skills

AI familiarity

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Math/Actuarial/Finance

Tools

GGY AXIS

Prophet

Job description

Resolution Life US is seeking an Actuary, Model Validation to build and lead a dedicated validation team, delivering independent risk-based assessments across the organization. You will design a consistent validation methodology, manage the annual portfolio, and supervise a group of actuaries with varying experience levels.

Strong leadership, experience with GGY AXIS or Prophet, and a deep understanding of life insurance and annuity products are essential.