Sr. Actuarial Associate

Posted 15 Days Ago
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Lansing, MI, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Financial Services
The Role
Performs actuarial processes and projects involving product development, financial modeling, reporting, risk analysis, data analysis, pricing, reserves, and cash flow projections. Analyzes and validates actuarial outputs, updates and peer reviews actuarial models and code, prepares management reports, executes production controls, troubleshoots processes, and mentors junior associates. Requires advanced actuarial knowledge, insurance product experience, programming ability, and progress toward ASA/FSA credentials.
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Job PurposeResponsible for routine to complex actuarial processes and projects in product development, financial modeling, financial reporting, risk analysis, or data analysis assignments, as applicable. Performs activities related to the application of advanced actuarial principles for insurance/finance.Essential Responsibilities
  • Actively participates in small team meetings and cross-functional team meetings.
  • Manages own time and work with manager to set priorities, set deadlines and share project status.
  • Communicates with peers and manager, orally and in writing, using such tools as email and Microsoft Teams.
  • Composes reports presenting analysis to management.
  • Recommends and either implement or peer review changes to the coding and structure of actuarial tools, as assigned.
  • Completes processes for production of actuarial output, such as calculated reserves, cash flow projections, product pricing, experience data, etc.
  • Follows procedures and executes controls for production processes.
  • Analyzes and validates actuarial output.
  • Studies material and sits for actuarial exams (or complete modules) in accordance with the Education Program.
  • Mentors and trains junior associates to perform processes.
Other Duties
  • Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to apply all foundational actuarial mathematics/concepts to work product.
  • Working knowledge of Jackson’s insurance product lines (life, annuities).
  • Advanced experience in a key field of Actuarial work (pricing, financial reporting, data analysis or modeling).
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel. Ability to program in SAS, Python, or similar language and to make complex updates to actuarial models or programs.
  • Ability to guide others in following processes and running actuarial models or programs.
  • Ability to troubleshoot issues with process results/output.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with manager and team members verbally and in written form.
  • Ability to write effective formal reports for actuarial management and participate in cross-function team meetings.
  • Ability to apply creativity and deductive reasoning to solve problems and improve processes.
  • Ability to perform peer review of processes.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize work based on general guidance.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or related field of study required.
  • 2+ years of actuarial experience required or 4+ years of actuarial experience preferred.
  • Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) or near ASA with 4+ years of relevant actuarial experience required.
  • Commitment to attaining the Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) designation preferred.

Jackson is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. The Company subscribes to and endorses federal and state laws and regulations relating to equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, legally-recognized disability, marital status, legally-protected medical condition, citizenship, ancestry, height, weight, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other factor not related to the needs of the job. The Company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. Company facilities and campuses are tobacco-free environments.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field
  • 2+ years of actuarial experience
  • 4+ years of actuarial experience
  • Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) designation or near ASA with 4+ years of relevant actuarial experience
  • Commitment to attaining the Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) designation
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel
  • Ability to program in SAS, Python, or a similar language
  • Advanced experience in a key actuarial field such as pricing, financial reporting, data analysis, or modeling
  • Working knowledge of life insurance and annuity products
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The Company
HQ: Lansing, MI
3,409 Employees

What We Do

Jackson® is committed to helping clarify the complexity of retirement planning. Our range of annuity products, financial know-how, history of award-winning service*, and streamlined experiences strive to reduce the confusion that complicates retirement plans. We dedicate our time, money, and resources to strengthening financial literacy, striving to make sure every American has access to the resources they need to master their money and their future. We believe by providing clarity for all today, we can help drive better outcomes for tomorrow. Interested in becoming one of our associates? We develop and celebrate talent in many areas, from sales and marketing to consulting and compliance. We know that diversity and inclusion make us all stronger together. Learn more about our products at jackson.com Contact Us Jackson.com 517/381-5500 – General Information 800/644-4565 – Contract Owners 877/565-2968 – Values and Contract Information * SQM (Service Quality Measurement Group) Contact Center Awards Program for 2004 and 2006-2021. (To achieve world-class certification, 80% or more of call-center customers surveyed must have rated their experience as very satisfied, the highest rating possible.) Jackson® is the marketing name for Jackson National Life Insurance Company® (Home Office: Lansing Michigan) and Jackson National Life Insurance Company of New York® (Home Office: Purchase New York). Jackson National Life Distributors LLC. SMPR1292 03/23

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