Senior Actuary - Life & Annuity Pricing & Strategy

Smith Hanley; New York; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Hanley is seeking a Senior Actuary to focus on pricing, reinsurance, in-force management, and product development for life and annuity products. The role offers exposure to senior leadership and involvement across actuarial functions, supporting both new business and in-force portfolios.

Ideal for someone with strong technical skills and a commercial mindset; the position provides a unique opportunity to influence product strategy and company growth within a dynamic, opportunity-rich

Qualifications

• Lead pricing and product development for fixed annuities, pre-need, and final expense life products.
• Evaluate and manage reinsurance deals, including pricing and administration.
• Oversee product filings, system testing, and post-issue performance monitoring.
• Analyze pricing profitability and capital usage using GGY AXIS.
• Partner with senior leaders, marketing, IT, and other core teams on high-impact initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead pricing and product development for fixed annuities, pre-need, and final expense life products.
• Evaluate and manage reinsurance deals, including pricing and administration.
• Oversee product filings, system testing, and post-issue performance monitoring.
• Analyze pricing profitability and capital usage using GGY AXIS.
• Partner with senior leaders, marketing, IT, and other core teams on high-impact initiatives.

Skills

Pricing leadership

Reinsurance pricing

Product development

AXIS pricing

Cross-functional collaboration

ASA/FA (5+ yrs)

Education

ASA/FSA

Tools

GGY AXIS

Job description

Smith Hanley is seeking a Senior Actuary to focus on pricing, reinsurance, in-force management, and product development for life and annuity products. The role offers exposure to senior leadership and involvement across actuarial functions, supporting both new business and in-force portfolios.

Ideal for someone with strong technical skills and a commercial mindset; the position provides a unique opportunity to influence product strategy and company growth within a dynamic, opportunity-rich