Associate Actuary-Assumptions

Venerable; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Venerable is seeking an Associate Actuary to help determine mortality and policyholder behavior assumptions for variable annuities. You will analyze experience data and develop projections used in financial reporting and risk management.

Responsibilities include presenting recommendations to senior leadership, driving process improvements in experience studies, collaborating with IT and vendors, and supporting audits and regulatory inquiries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Finance or related field.
• ASA, Career ASA or newly credentialed FSA with 5–6+ years' actuarial experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify patterns, trends, anomalies, and key drivers within large datasets.
• Proficiency in Excel, SQL Server, PowerBI, R or Python; strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret policyholder experience data to identify trends, drivers, and key patterns.
• Develop and present actuarial assumptions for mortality and policyholder behavior used in financial reporting and risk management.
• Collaborate with IT and external vendors on transformation projects and process improvements in experience studies.
• Support internal and external audits, including walkthroughs and regulator inquiries.
• Lead analyses and deliverables for experience studies and present recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Finance or related business discipline

Tools

Excel

SQL Server

Power BI

Python

R

Job description

As an Associate Actuary you will play a key role in determining Venerable’s variable annuity assumptions used to model mortality and policyholder behavior. Primary responsibilities will include monitoring experience trends, recommending assumption updates, and presenting recommendations to senior leadership for select deferred and payout variable annuity assumptions as well as playing an integral part in the transformation of Venerable’s assumption setting processes.Primary responsibilities include:Analyze and interpret policyholder experience data to identify emerging trends, behavioral patterns, and key drivers of experience.Apply actuarial judgment and statistical analysis to develop assumptions used in financial reporting, risk management, and business planning.Types of riders are GMDB, GMIB (Traditional and Hybrid), GMWBL, and GMWBAssumptions may include, but are not limited to lapse, partial withdrawals, deferred mortality, payout mortality, GMIB annuitizations and GMWB utilizationDevelop and present decks and detailed memorandums seeking assumption proposal approval from senior managementContribute to the timely and accurate reporting of mortality and policyholder behavior experienceReview experience study data for accuracy and completeness and implement additional controls as necessary.Drive for accuracy, consistency, and improvements within various experience studiesTake increasing ownership of key deliverables and workstreams, including leading analyses, driving recommendations, and collaborating with stakeholders across the organizationEnsure that any changes to experience study processes, particularly those in spreadsheets, are incorporated appropriately as transparent and repeatable processes with controls; maintain updated documentation on all processesCollaborate with the modeling team to implement recommended assumptions into modelsSupport structural, design and process improvements to experience studies through partnering with IT and outside vendors on prioritized transformation projectsProvide support for internal and external audits, including walkthroughs and responses to questions from auditors/regulatorsInteract and collaborate with highly skilled staff both internally (e.g., IT, Valuation, Finance) and externally (e.g., modeling outsourcing partner)Support future transactions by performing various analyses related to experience studiesKey Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Finance or related business disciplineASA, Career ASA or newly credentialed FSA5-6+ years financial, insurance industry, or actuarial experienceStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify patterns, trends, anomalies, and key drivers within large and complex datasetsExceptional attention to detail with a proven ability to validate data, reconcile results, investigate anomalies, and ensure the accuracy and reliability of analysesExcellent computer skills are required: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, proficient in SQL Server, Microsoft PowerBI, R, or Python, experience with Microsoft PowerPoint is a plusAdvanced knowledge of actuarial concepts; ability to use this knowledge to lead/develop solutions to adhoc requests or issuesSolid understanding of insurance products, regulations, or insurance company structure from prior experience; Prior experience with variable annuity products preferredLeverages strong oral and written communication skills to readily and effectively collaborate with peers, managers, shares information and asks questionsAbility to manage competing priorities and deadlinesStrong desire to learn and growExperience with improving and optimizing processes and reflecting appropriate controlsAbility to work in a cross-functional team environmentNote: Eligible candidates are required to hold immediate, legal U.S. work authorization without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.#LI-DP#greaterphiladelphiaVenerable Values:Every position at Venerable has responsibility for living out the company's values as described here:We are Courageous - We think critically, ask \"why?\" and seek out creative solutions.We are Curious - We take calculated risks, learn from out failures, and challenge traditional ways of thinking.We are Connected - We are connected to each other, our customers and our community.Please note: The use of AI tools (such as ChatGPT or similar platforms) during interviews is not permitted without the prior approval of Venerable, as the use of such tools may interfere with company confidentiality, misrepresent a candidate’s skills and experience or otherwise conflict with Venerable’s hiring policies. If you are selected for an interview and a reasonable accommodation is needed, please notify the Venerable Human Resources recruiter aligned to the open position in which you are interviewing for.If Venerable, in its sole discretion, determines that AI is being used during an interview without prior approval, Venerable reserves the right to end the interview early and/or disqualify a candidate.