Senior Actuarial Associates

Venerable; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Venerable seeks a Senior Actuarial Associate in West Chester, PA to independently lead actuarial data validation, inforce control processes, and reconciliation frameworks. You will design enhanced control checks and develop solutions using Excel, R, VBA, SQL, or other analytical tools for valuation, financial reporting, and risk analyses.

The role requires 3+ years actuarial experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics/Actuarial Science or related field, and progress toward ASA designation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Economics, Finance or closely related field.
• Completion of at least three SOA exams towards ASA designation is required.
• Experience with insurance and reinsurance products, regulatory requirements, and insurance company structures.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead actuarial data validation, inforce control processes, and reconciliation frameworks.
• Design enhanced control checks and develop solutions using Excel, R, VBA, SQL, or other analytical tools.
• Manage complex actuarial inputs for valuation, financial reporting, capital metrics, or inforce management analysis.
• Derive and validate key actuarial assumptions and parameters; investigate anomalies and resolve data or model issues.
• Develop and improve analytical tools, reporting processes, and automation workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Implement process improvements and redesign actuarial templates and data structures used across teams.
• Serve as a primary actuarial contact for internal and external auditors, reinsurance partners, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Explain actuarial methodologies, assumptions, and control frameworks independently.
• Oversee preparation of actuarial content for regulatory filings, assumption updates, experience studies, and risk analysis.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy across multiple teams and review materials prepared by junior staff.

Skills

Actuarial analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Economics, Finance or closely related field

Tools

Excel

R

VBA

SQL

Actuarial projection tools

Valuation software

Job description

Title: Senior Actuarial AssociatesEmployer: VIAC Services Company (Venerable)Location: West Chester, PAJob Description:Independently lead actuarial data validation, inforce control processes, and reconciliation frameworks to ensure completeness and accuracy of actuarial inputs. Design enhanced controlchecks and develop solutions using advanced Excel, R, VBA, SQL, or other analytical tools. Manage complex actuarial inputs for valuation, financial reporting, capital metrics, or inforce management analysis. Derive and validate key actuarial assumptions and parameters, investigate anomalies, and resolve data or model issues. Develop and improve analytical tools,reporting processes, and automation workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Implement process improvements and redesign actuarial templates and data structures used across teams. Serve as a primary actuarial contact for internal and external auditors, reinsurance partners, and cross-functional stakeholders. Explain actuarial methodologies, assumptions, and control frameworks independently. Oversee preparation of actuarial content for regulatory filings, assumption updates, experience studies, and risk analysis. Ensure consistency and accuracy across multiple teams and review materials prepared by junior staff. Apply advanced actuarial judgment to complex issues, propose solutions to technical actuarial problems, and present findings to senior leaders. Mentor junior associates and review work for accuracy, methodology, and adherence to internal controls.Minimum Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Economics, Finance or closely related field and minimum 3 years of actuarial experience. Requires completion of at least three Society of Actuaries exams towards ASA designation. Must have experience working with the following: insurance and reinsurance products, regulatory requirements, and insurance company structure; conducting profitability analysis, pricing, modeling, valuation, risk management, inforce management, experience studies, and hedging; improving and optimizing actuarial processes including developing appropriate controls and automation routines; analyzing actuarial data, identifying technical issues, and proposing solutions to complex actuarial problems; Excel, databases, actuarial projection tools, and valuation software to analyze data and prepare management-level outputs; R, VBA, and SQL to conduct data analysis, develop automation tools, and improve reporting efficiency; documenting actuarial processes, maintaining workpapers, and ensuring compliance with internal controls; and preparing, summarizing, and presenting actuarial results to senior leadership.#LI-DNIVenerable 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.