Senior Actuary - Fixed Indexed Annuity Pricing & Product Strategy

Sacbar; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Bruce & Bruce Company is seeking a seasoned Senior Actuary to lead FIA product development and pricing for life and annuity solutions. You will guide pricing strategy, model development, and client-facing engagements in a growth-oriented consulting environment.

This role requires 10+ years actuarial experience, FSA preferred or ASA with FIA leadership, and deep knowledge of FIA mechanics, statutory and GAAP frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, finance, or a related field.
• FSA preferred; ASA candidates with FIA pricing leadership considered.
• 10+ years actuarial experience in life insurance or annuities with pricing/product/valuation leadership.
• Deep FIA experience across product design, pricing, repricing, inforce analysis, and assumption setting.
• Strong FIA mechanics knowledge including credits, rider design, surrender charges, and profitability drivers.
• Familiarity with statutory, U.S. GAAP, LDTI, and actuarial governance frameworks.
• Experience with hedging concepts, option budgets, asset strategy, or FIA market risk preferred.
• Proficiency with actuarial modeling platforms (MG-ALFA, Prophet, AXIS).
• Excellent communication to translate actuarial insights into business recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead pricing strategy and profitability analysis for new launches and FIA repricing initiatives.
• Own and enhance pricing and projection models supporting product design and valuation.
• Deliver insights on policyholder behavior, lapse trends, and credited rate strategy.
• Partner with Product, Compliance, and Legal for filings and governance.
• Collaborate with investment and hedging teams on budgets and asset strategy.
• Lead scenario testing and capital impact analyses under changing market conditions.
• Support reserve calculations and financial reporting under statutory, GAAP, and LDTI.
• Contribute to reinsurance strategy and capital efficiency initiatives.
• Monitor market, regulatory developments to inform strategy and client advice.
• Mentor junior staff and drive cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Pricing leadership

Actuarial analysis

FIA pricing

Governance & filings

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in actuarial science

Tools

MG-ALFA

Prophet

AXIS

Job description

Bruce & Bruce Company has advised life and health insurers since 1929, bringing deep actuarial, product, and strategic consulting expertise to some of the industry’s most important challenges. Our work spans annuity and life product development, pricing, valuation, financial reporting, compliance, M&A analysis, projection modeling, and retirement plan consulting.

We are seeking a seasoned actuarial professional to join our team as Senior Actuary – FIA Product Development & Pricing. This is a high-impact opportunity to lead client-facing work, shape innovative annuity solutions, and collaborate with experienced consultants in a growth-oriented environment.

Why Join Bruce & Bruce

At Bruce & Bruce, you will do meaningful work that directly influences client decisions, product strategy, and business outcomes. You will gain the variety and intellectual rigor of consulting, the flexibility of a remote role, and the opportunity to grow your impact within a respected specialized firm.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead pricing strategy and profitability analysis for new launches, product enhancements, and FIA repricing initiatives
• Own and enhance pricing and projection models that support product design, valuation, and business decisions
• Deliver insights on product performance, policyholder behavior, lapse trends, and credited rate strategy
• Partner with Product, Compliance, and Legal to support filings, governance, and speed to market
• Collaborate with investment and hedging partners on option budgets, asset strategy, and risk mitigation
• Lead scenario testing and capital impact analysis under changing market conditions
• Support reserve calculations and financial reporting under statutory, GAAP, and LDTI frameworks
• Contribute to reinsurance strategy, capital efficiency, and product economics initiatives
• Monitor market, competitor, and regulatory developments to inform product strategy and client advice
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to cross-functional initiatives that drive client and firm success

Required Experience and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, finance, or a related quantitative field
• FSA preferred; experienced ASA candidates with strong FIA pricing leadership will also be considered
• 10+ years of actuarial experience in life insurance or annuities, including leadership of complex pricing, product, or valuation work
• Deep FIA experience across product design, pricing, repricing, inforce analysis, and assumption setting
• Strong command of FIA mechanics, crediting strategies, rider design, surrender charges, and profitability drivers
• Working knowledge of statutory, U.S. GAAP, LDTI, capital frameworks, and actuarial governance
• Experience with hedging concepts, option budgets, asset strategy, or FIA market risk is preferred
• Proficiency with MG-ALFA, Prophet, AXIS, or similar actuarial modeling platforms
• Strong analytical judgment with the ability to assess profitability, risk, capital impact, and market positioning
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex actuarial insights into clear business recommendations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced, client-focused environment
• Consulting or other client-facing advisory experience is a strong plus