Associate Actuary: AI-Driven Analytics & Modeling

Nationallifeinsurancecompany; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 121,875 - 178,750; Full time

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Job summary

National Life Group in Addison, TX is seeking an Associate Actuary to support Corporate Actuarial functions, including Valuation and the Modeling Center of Excellence. The role focuses on adapting and enhancing actuarial models, processes, and data platforms used to project reserves, cash flows, and financial results.

Ideal candidates combine strong actuarial knowledge with data-driven problem solving, and the ability to collaborate across actuarial, finance, risk, product, and technology teams

Qualifications

• Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA).
• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Data Science, Computer Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum 6 years of actuarial valuation and/or modeling experience.
• In-depth understanding of life insurance and/or annuity products and features.
• Strong actuarial knowledge, including experience with valuation, financial reporting, forecasting, or modeling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex results and develop practical recommendations.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across functions, including actuarial, finance, risk, product, and technology teams.
• Proficiency in actuarial modeling software (e.g., PolySystems, MG‑ALFA, GGY‑AXIS, etc.)
• Proficiency in database software/systems (e.g., SQL, DataBricks, Microsoft Access, etc.)
• Proven ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both actuarial and non‑actuarial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advanced Actuarial Analytics and Financial Analysis
• Develop and apply advanced actuarial analytics to support strategic initiatives, including targeted financial forecasting and analysis.
• Analyze actuarial, financial, and operational results to identify drivers of performance, emerging trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Translate complex actuarial and financial results into clear insights, recommendations, and executive-ready communications.
• Collaborate with Valuation, MCoE, Finance, Risk, Product Development, and other stakeholders to design analytical approaches that address business needs.
• Data Visualization and Decision Support
• Develop dashboards, reports, and visual analytics to improve transparency into actuarial results, financial trends, model outputs, and key business metrics.
• Convert complex data and model outputs into intuitive visualizations that support senior management decision-making.
• AI Innovation and Technology Enablement
• Identify opportunities to apply artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, and modern technology solutions to actuarial and financial processes.
• Support the design, testing, implementation, and adoption of AI-enabled tools and analytical solutions.
• Help evaluate emerging tools and techniques that can improve actuarial modeling, financial analysis, process efficiency, and decision support.
• Transformation and Process Improvement
• Support transformation initiatives involving actuarial models, data platforms, systems, processes, and controls.
• Contribute to efforts that modernize valuation, forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions are aligned with business priorities, timelines, and enterprise standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Clear communication

Actuarial modeling

Education

Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA)

Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Data Science, Computer Science, Economics, or related quantitative field

Tools

PolySystems

MG-ALFA

GGY-AXIS

SQL

DataBricks

Microsoft Access

Job description

National Life Group in Addison, TX is seeking an Associate Actuary to support Corporate Actuarial functions, including Valuation and the Modeling Center of Excellence. The role focuses on adapting and enhancing actuarial models, processes, and data platforms used to project reserves, cash flows, and financial results.

Ideal candidates combine strong actuarial knowledge with data-driven problem solving, and the ability to collaborate across actuarial, finance, risk, product, and technology teams