Senior AVP, Quantitative Risk & Hedging

Acturhire; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 163,000 - 339,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company seeks an experienced Sr AVP, NF Quantitative Risk Management to lead hedge design across guaranteed benefits for variable and indexed products. You will oversee the NF Economic Scenario Generator and coordinate with product leadership and Investments to align hedging with corporate strategy.

The role requires a strong actuarial background, FSA/MAAA, CQF preferred, 10+ years in actuarial risk management, and ability to manage a team of professionals.

Qualifications

• Extensive actuarial knowledge and risk management experience.
• Strong communication with senior management and external partners.
• Experience with financial instruments, derivatives, and hedging concepts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hedge programs for NF products and hedge program results.
• Maintain stochastic, GPU-based modeling infrastructure for pricing and hedging.
• Design quantitative strategies to support life and annuity businesses.
• Collaborate with product leadership and Investments to develop indices for policyholders.
• Evaluate new risk tools including AI/ML and partner with vendors.
• Oversee Enterprise Economic Scenario Generator development and maintenance.
• Network with external organizations to advance risk practices.
• Manage performance, salary planning, training, and reporting for direct/indirect reports.
• May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Actuarial experience

Risk management

Financial engineering

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/Finance/Actuarial Science

Job description

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company seeks an experienced Sr AVP, NF Quantitative Risk Management to lead hedge design across guaranteed benefits for variable and indexed products. You will oversee the NF Economic Scenario Generator and coordinate with product leadership and Investments to align hedging with corporate strategy.

The role requires a strong actuarial background, FSA/MAAA, CQF preferred, 10+ years in actuarial risk management, and ability to manage a team of professionals.