Senior Actuarial Analyst

Smith Hanley; Wilton (CT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Hanley is seeking a Senior Actuarial Analyst to join our client’s valuation team in a hybrid role serving the New York Metro area. The position focuses on STAT/GAAP reserving, financial reporting, and capital management.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of actuarial experience within an insurance carrier or consulting firm, working toward or holding an ASA designation, and a strong command of actuarial software and analytics.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of actuarial experience in life insurance or reinsurance.
• Experience with STAT/GAAP reserving and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in actuarial software and data analysis.
• Working toward or holding ASA designation.

Responsibilities

• Calculate STAT/GAAP reserves and support regulatory reporting.
• Assist asset adequacy testing and valuation model maintenance.
• Support financial projections and management variance analysis.
• Assist in valuation platform conversions and system validations.

Skills

Actuarial analysis

Financial reporting

Stat/GAAP reserves

Variance analysis

Education

ASA designation (or near ASA)

Job description

Position

Senior Actuarial Analyst

Location

Hybrid, New York Metro

Salary

$120,000-140,000 + Bonus

Actuarial Summary

Our client is a leader in the life (re)insurance space, specializes in acquiring in-force life insurance and annuities. This actuarial role is part of a valuation team working across multiple business areas, including financial reporting, experience analysis, and capital management.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Responsibilities include calculating STAT/GAAP reserves, assisting in asset adequacy testing, maintaining valuation models, and supporting regulatory reporting.


• Support financial projections and variance analysis for management review.


• Assist in valuation platform conversions and system validations.


• Experience in US Statutory or GAAP reserving or financial reporting, with a strong understanding of insurance and reinsurance products.


• 4+ year working within an Insurance carrier or consulting firm ASA or near ASA (5+ exams).


• The ideal candidate has 4+ years of actuarial experience, proficiency in actuarial software, strong analytical skills, and is working toward or holds an ASA designation.