ALM Financial Analyst: Hedging & Modeling Specialist

The Jackson National Life Insurance Company; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jackson National Life Insurance Company in Lansing, MI seeks a Financial Analyst I in Asset Liability Management to support monitoring and hedging of the company’s asset/liability position. You will develop and maintain financial models, contribute to hedging strategies, and assist in model development and risk management processes.

Ideal candidates have strong quantitative skills, experience with SAS/R/Python, and proficiency in Excel/Word.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, actuarial science, economics, mathematics, or related field required.
• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a quantitative field preferred.
• In lieu of education, strong quantitative experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Updates and maintains financial models and hedging programs.
• Develops knowledge of annuity product designs and capital market instruments.
• Assists in model development, testing, validation, and implementation of changes.
• Prepares periodic hedging reports for ALM management.
• Provides research support and ad hoc analyses as needed.

Skills

Financial modeling

Quantitative analysis

Excel

Programming (SAS/R/Python)

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance actuarial science economics mathematics or related field

Master's or PhD in quantitative field preferred

Tools

SAS

R

Python

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

The Jackson National Life Insurance Company in Lansing, MI seeks a Financial Analyst I in Asset Liability Management to support monitoring and hedging of the company’s asset/liability position. You will develop and maintain financial models, contribute to hedging strategies, and assist in model development and risk management processes.

Ideal candidates have strong quantitative skills, experience with SAS/R/Python, and proficiency in Excel/Word.