VM-22 Actuary: Annuity Valuation Lead

National Life Group; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 139,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

National Life Group seeks an experienced actuary to lead the VM-22 Principle-Based Reserving implementation for non-variable annuities. You will guide methodology, assumptions, model specifications, asset modeling, data requirements, testing, controls, and production readiness while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role partners with Actuarial, Pricing, Investments, IT, and other stakeholders to translate VM-22 requirements into repeatable valuation processes and to support financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or a related field.
• FSA professional designation or Career ASA.
• 7+ years of actuarial experience, including 4+ years in annuity valuation or related areas.
• Experience developing, testing, or implementing actuarial valuation models.
• Strong communication skills for senior management audiences.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert on VM-22 and provide technical guidance on governance and implementation.
• Lead the VM-22 implementation across applicable annuity products.
• Develop and document VM-22 methodologies, assumptions, and decisions.
• Partner with IT to implement scalable, controlled valuation processes.
• Analyze VM-22 reserve results and communicate findings to leadership.
• Coordinate with governance and audit on documentation and controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science/related field

FSA or Career ASA

Tools

PolySystems

VBA

Databricks

Excel

Job description

National Life Group seeks an experienced actuary to lead the VM-22 Principle-Based Reserving implementation for non-variable annuities. You will guide methodology, assumptions, model specifications, asset modeling, data requirements, testing, controls, and production readiness while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role partners with Actuarial, Pricing, Investments, IT, and other stakeholders to translate VM-22 requirements into repeatable valuation processes and to support financial