Actuarial Consultant II - RIS Actuarial

Description and Requirements
The Team You Will Join
The Retirement and Income Solutions (RIS) business segment focuses on delivering institutional retirement products that help manage longevity and investment risk, primarily through pension risk transfer and structured settlement solutions. It partners with plan sponsors and institutions to provide guaranteed income and financial security for retirees. RIS plays a strategic role in supporting long-term growth and risk management for both clients and the enterprise.
Candidate will join the payout annuity valuation team jointly responsible for the valuation, analysis, and reporting of over $150 billion in reserves.
The Opportunity
The Actuarial Consultant II is responsible for valuations of various products across the US RIS business segment. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the company's understanding of our solvency and financial results. There will be opportunities to apply new technologies - including AI - to new and existing business problems. RIS is a dynamic segment where change is a constant - responsibilities will include support for new strategic initiatives, regulatory changes, and new products.
Success in this role requires technical excellence and teamwork. The Actuarial Consultant II is responsible for both actuarial valuations of payout annuity products and stakeholder support. You'll collaborate closely with product teams, IT, CFO, and controllers in an environment where every contribution is respected, and every perspective is heard.
How You'll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities)

• Develop actuarial reserve models for new insurance products and reinsurance treaties.
• Improve existing processes by incorporating new and emerging technologies and methods including AI.
• Create accurate and complete reserve reports, disclosures, and regulatory filings.
• Resolve new and ongoing data issues.
• Answer internal and external stakeholder questions.

What You Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications)

• ASA (Associate of the Society of Actuaries) credential.
• Familiarity with PolySystems, Python, SQL, Excel, Alteryx, and/or Databricks.

What Can Give You an Edge (Additional Skills)

• 3+ years of work experience.
• Experience with institutional annuity products.
• Ability to balance multiple commitments and work under strict deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Great written and spoken communication skills.

Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
The expected salary range for this position is $95,500 - $127,300. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics").
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MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
$95,500 - $127,300
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