Senior AVP Actuary — Variable Annuity Valuation Lead

Smith Hanley; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Hanley in Boston is seeking an AVP Actuary to lead valuation activities for life and annuity products. Hybrid work in Boston, MA. The role focuses on overseeing US GAAP, Statutory, and Tax reporting, and delivering insights on earnings emergence and reserve movements.

Ideal candidate has FSA and 10+ years of life/annuity experience, strong leadership, and the ability to drive complex actuarial initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

• FSA with extensive life and annuity experience.
• Strong expertise in variable annuities.
• Experience with US GAAP, Statutory, and Tax reserve calculations.

Responsibilities

• Lead actuarial valuation activities across US GAAP, Statutory, and Tax reporting.
• Oversee valuation team and collaborate with audits and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with modeling, data, and technology teams to improve processes and controls.
• Analyze earnings emergence, reserve movements, and assumption sensitivities.

Skills

FSA designation

Life & Annuity

Variable Annuities

US GAAP/Statutory/Tax

Leadership

Valuation & Reserves

Education

FSA designation

Job description

Smith Hanley in Boston is seeking an AVP Actuary to lead valuation activities for life and annuity products. Hybrid work in Boston, MA. The role focuses on overseeing US GAAP, Statutory, and Tax reporting, and delivering insights on earnings emergence and reserve movements.

Ideal candidate has FSA and 10+ years of life/annuity experience, strong leadership, and the ability to drive complex actuarial initiatives across the organization.