Our flexible, hybrid work model offers the option to work remotely or in the office.
How you'll contribute:
As an Actuarial Assistant, you'll be responsible for enhancing the future state production process as well as providing insights into the VA and SIA reserves. This position will support the Variable Annuities (VA) and Shield Index Annuities (SIA) financial reporting team and will work across departments, such as model development, annuity product and IT to ensure enhancements and maintenance of the model are smooth. This role will be a part of the Brighthouse Actuarial Development Program.
In this role, you'll get to:
- Perform monthly valuation reporting tasks.
- Test and analyze various enhancements and maintenance made to the Prophet models.
- Build tools and spreadsheets to support analysis on reserve movements.
- Create and maintain strong documentation on testing results, decisions made, and new processes implemented.
- Research requests from risk, internal audit, and external audit on the VA and SIA Prophet model.
We're looking for people who have:
- Bachelor's degree in mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Actuarial Science.
- Passed at least one exam towards Society of Actuaries/SOA. (Required)
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office, in particular MS Excel.
- Positive attitude and ability to work with others in a team environment.
What you'll gain from the Brighthouse Actuarial Development Program:
- Experience with a FORTUNE® 500 company that's one of the largest annuity and life insurance providers in the U.S.
- Study materials, study time, and exam fees paid for by Brighthouse Financial.
- Direct exposure to leaders, mentors, and learning opportunities.
- 24-month rotational work assignments to promote career growth.
- Automatic salary increases with each passed exam.
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What you'll receive:
- Compensation - Candidates for this role can be hired at the Actuarial Assistant or Actuarial Associate level. Level and salary to be commensurate with exam progress.
- Assistant Level (0-3 Exams): Base salary ranging from $65,000 to $75,000 plus competitive performance-based incentives determined by company and individual results.
- Associate Level (4+ Exams): Base salary ranging from $75,000 to $85,000 plus competitive performance-based incentives determined by company and individual results.
- Flexible Work Environment - Work remotely or in the office to better thrive in all areas of life.
- Paid Time Off - Recharge with a minimum of 20 days of paid time off and 16 paid company holidays per calendar year plus paid volunteer time and paid study time.
- Financial Health - Work toward achieving your financial goals through our 401(k) savings plan with company match (up to 6%) and annual company nondiscretionary contribution (3%), 15% employee stock purchase plan discount, and financial counseling services.
- Health and Wellness - Enjoy competitive medical, vision, and dental plans plus tax-free health savings accounts with potential company contributions up to $1,000 per family.
- Family Support - Care for loved ones with up to 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents, back-up dependent care, dependent care flexible spending account, and up to a $25,000 lifetime maximum during your adoption, infertility, or surrogacy journey.
- Life and Disability Support - Gain access to company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability insurance.
The company and your department may occasionally gather in person throughout the year to foster a culture of belonging and promote team building. We'd love for you to join us during those company-wide and department-wide events to help you strengthen connections across the company.
Why join us?
Brighthouse Financial is on a mission to help people achieve financial security. Our company is one of the largest providers of annuities and life insurance in the U.S.,* and we specialize in products designed to help people protect what they've earned and ensure it lasts.
We empower employees to collaborate, bring their passion to work, and make an impact. Our inclusive work environment fosters a culture that celebrates diverse backgrounds and experiences. You can find out more about our company culture by visiting brighthousefinancial.com/about-us/careers/.
We're proud to be a FORTUNE® 500 company** and recognized as one of the Healthiest Employers of Greater Charlotte by the Charlotte Business Journal. We're also honored to be named to Newsweek's inaugural list of America's Most Trustworthy Companies.
* Ranked by 2022 admitted assets. Best's Review®: Top 200 U.S. Life/Health Insurers. A.M. Best, 2023.
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