Actuary Specialist, Asset Modeling

Nationwide; United States; Remote; USD 88,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide is seeking a Specialist, Risk Analytics to drive quantitative asset modeling and risk analysis. You will support valuation, forecasting, pricing, and risk management while mentoring team members and collaborating with senior leadership.

The role emphasizes modeling accuracy, data governance, and the application of AXIS/MG-ALFA tools. Flexibility in work arrangements is noted, with strong emphasis on professional development.

Qualifications

• In-depth AXIS and MG-ALFA modeling skills and asset module knowledge.
• Basic understanding of investment asset types for modeling.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language for quantitative analysis (Python, R, MATLAB, SQL).
• Strong Excel skills essential for data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent communication skills for senior leadership audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance asset data processes for modeling and analysis.
• Align strategic priorities with operational asset modeling activities and governance.
• Implement complex asset types and investment strategies in AXIS and MG-ALFA.
• Perform QE asset model staging for production across lines of business.
• Drive asset modeling for annual asset adequacy testing (AAT).

Skills

AXIS/MG-ALFA modeling

Investment assets basics

Programming for quantitative analysis

Excel proficiency

Communication

Education

Finance/Math/Stats undergrad

Graduate studies in related field

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

SQL

Job description

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Job Profile Summary

Critical actuarial asset modeling role to support asset modeling development, and execution in Moody’s AXIS or MG-ALFA. Support valuation, forecasting, pricing, and risk management. Provide technical expertise to modeling methodologies. Assist implementation of complex asset types and investment strategies, oversee annual asset adequacy testing, and mentor team members. This role offers great visibility to senior leadership, opportunities for career growth, and flexible work arrangements. Supportive, respectful work environment with strong commitment to professional development.

Job Description Reports To: AVP, Risk Modeling and Capital Management Leader

Key Responsibilities

• Support developing and enhancing asset data processes, enabling efficient modeling of those assets for production and ad-hoc analysis purposes.
• Support the asset modeling function, translating strategic priorities into operational reality; align communication, accountabilities, resource capabilities, and internal processes to ensure measurable and sustainable results.
• Support implementation of complex asset types (structured securities, hybrid securities), investment/reinvestment strategies, cash flow behaviors, and regulations in Moody’s AXIS and MG-ALFA.
• Execute QE asset model staging for production, for multiple lines of business.
• Drive asset modeling for annual asset adequacy tests (AAT).

Required Education/Experience/Skills

• Adequate Moody’s AXIS and/or MG-ALFA modeling skills with good understanding of asset modules, fund level assumptions, and reinvestment switches/options.
• Basic understanding of all investment asset types.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language for quantitative analysis (Python, R, MATLAB, SQL, etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication skills; able to articulate complex modeling concepts to senior leaders.

Preferred Criteria

• 3 years of relevant asset modeling experience
• Working towards FSA Designation

This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program.

It is our intention to fill this role in Columbus, Ohio. However, on occasion, applications from internal candidates working remotely or external candidates who bring critical industry skills and relevant experience may be considered.

Internal Compensation Grade: F4

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Job Description Summary

Do you have the desire to play a critical role in driving data-based business outcomes? Nationwide has been using data to serve our members and drive business outcomes for almost 100 years. Our industry-leading workforce accepts an agile work environment and a collaborative culture to deliver outstanding solutions and results. Our Risk Analytics professionals play a key role in redefining quantitative data analysis into meaningful insights that drive business results. Specifically, they serve as the conduit joining quantitative risk analysts to business partners.

As a Specialist, you’ll work on various risk analytics projects to help solve diverse business problems. You’ll continue building a foundation of business understanding and relationships. It’s imperative that you have experience with quantitative analytics and that you are able to clearly articulate solutions.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Understands and assesses key needs and is responsible for developing the appropriate quantitative modeling solutions.
• Collaborates with departments across the organization or business functions to support strategic goals, objectives, and initiatives.
• Builds risk analytic solutions for business problems through collaborating, consulting and driving expectations.
• Collaborates with partners and teammates to ensure that consistent model assumptions, processes and outputs are well understood and that modeling standard methodologies are upheld.
• Crafts clear and concise summaries of findings and recommendations with support. Uses impactful storylines and data visualization geared to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Develops, tests, implements and administers sophisticated quantitative modeling processes and tools.
• Evaluates and ranks quantitative solutions to business problems.
• Communicates the key benefits and limitations of sophisticated modeling tools for business applications.
• Works across teams to ensure governance of modeling tools are applied consistently.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to Risk/Actuarial leader.

Typical Skills and Experiences:

Education: Undergraduate studies in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, mathematics or related subject area required. Graduate-level studies in a related field with advanced degree highly desirable.

License/Certification/Designation: Progress toward FCAS, FSA, CQF, CFA or similar preferred.

Experience: Typically, three or more years of related work experience in financial risk modeling or actuarial functions.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Basic knowledge of machine learning, stochastic processes, Monte Carlo simulations, sampling methods and other statistical techniques applicable to specialized risk modeling. Basic mathematical knowledge of specialized risk models such as those used in hedging, economic scenario generation, catastrophe, credit risk, etc. Basic knowledge of risk management operations such as asset-liability management, portfolio risk assessment, hedging, etc. Ability to communicate technical concepts to peers and direct supervisor. Proficient written and verbal communications skills. Proficiency with Excel and Powerpoint.

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the CFO, or the HR leader.

Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions:

Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)

Working Conditions: Normal office environment.

ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

We currently anticipate accepting applications until 11/05/2026. However, we encourage early submissions, as the posting may close sooner if a strong candidate slate is identified before the deadline.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.

This position could be filled within any of the lower 48 U.S. states.

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Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule.

The national salary range for Specialist, Risk Analytics : $88,000.00-$164,000.00

The expected starting salary range for Specialist, Risk Analytics : $88,000.00 - $132,000.00