AVP, Modeling Manager

fortitudegroupholdingsllc; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus based on performance

Generous benefits package

Job summary

fortitudegroupholdingsllc is seeking an AVP, Modeling Manager in Nashville, TN to lead the actuarial modeling team. This position involves maintaining cashflow models and managing a small team, with responsibilities spanning financial reporting and model governance.

The successful candidate will have over 7 years of actuarial experience, ideally qualified by the Society of Actuaries, and proficiency in AXIS. A competitive salary between $180,000 – $200,000 will be offered along with bonus potential and benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressively responsible actuarial experience.
• Experience managing a small team and mentoring staff.
• Significant working experience with AXIS or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and advance the company’s cashflow projection model.
• Lead and review model governance activities.
• Develop new functionality for profitability analysis.

Skills

Actuarial experience in Liability Management

Analytical skills

Project management

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in actuarial science, mathematics, or statistics

Qualified Fellow of the Society of Actuaries

Tools

AXIS or similar actuarial modeling software

Business Intelligence (BI) tools

Job description

The AVP, Modeling Manager will be a key member of the Actuarial & Strategy actuarial modeling team, providing projections to support financial reporting requirements covering US GAAP, US Cash Flow Testing and Bermuda Economic Balance Sheet. The primary responsibility is maintaining the inforce cashflow production model, leading a team of actuarial associates and analysts, overseeing model governance activities, and developing new capabilities.

Location: Nashville, TN (hybrid).

What You Will Do

• Maintain and advance the company’s cashflow projection model.
• Lead and review model governance activities to ensure accuracy and compliance with model risk standards.
• Build new model functionality into the existing reporting infrastructure.
• Review and communicate results of model results.
• Implement process improvement and automation.
• Assist with design and onboarding of new deals within the model.
• Develop new functionality to support profitability analysis and financial planning.
• Support senior management on any ad‑hoc requests such as stress testing and due diligence.

What You Will Have

• 7+ years of progressively more responsible actuarial experience in Actuarial Liability Management, or equivalent experience in Life and Annuity products.
• Undergraduate degree required, preferably in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics or related fields.
• Experience managing a small team with the ability to mentor and develop actuarial staff.
• Qualified Fellow of the Society of Actuaries or Institute of Actuaries (or equivalent) or career Associate.
• Significant working experience with AXIS, or a similar actuarial modeling software.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to adopt a creative approach to solving complex process problems.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• High degree of proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word applications as well as experience with database and programming languages.
• Ability to work with Business Intelligence (BI) tools.
• Ability to manage multiple resources and work assignments while meeting time commitments.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $180,000 – $200,000 USD, commensurate with candidate experience. In addition to base salary, employees are eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance, as well as a generous benefits package.

We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, diversity of thought and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.