Overview:
This position is part of the Business Intelligence team within Individual Solutions (I.S.). A professional in this position will provide actuarial insights in support of in force management, product, risk, and distribution decisions through reporting and analytics for life products and annuity products.
Individual Solutions serves individuals and families by developing financial professional supported financial security solutions. We are committed to smart growth and building earnings capacity while fulfilling our purpose and contributing to the advancement of enterprise priorities. Our management philosophy balances risk and return, competitive position, and distribution relevance.
This position is part of the Actuarial exam-taking path. At Securian Financial the internal title for this position is Actuarial Sr. Analyst or Actuarial Consultant. The title and salary will be determined based on experience and exam progress.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Work across a functional team of finance, product development, and risk management actuaries, as well as distribution.
- Enhance our understanding of policyholder behavior by using data analytics to monitor, refine, and develop new behavioral insight on individual life and annuity products and their unique features for actuarial assumption development.
- Assist in enterprise actuarial analytics program, focusing on advancing the analytics maturity curve from descriptive analytics to predictive analytics.
- Leverages advanced analytic methodologies and techniques (e.g., RStudio, Tableau, SQL) to conduct data exploration and trend recognition.
- Present your work, findings, and opinions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Deliver the plan design and calculations for Individual Solutions sales incentives.
- Support activation of the data and analytics workstream for I.S. Strategy.
Qualifications:
- ASA/Near ASA designation
- Experience and interest with data and analytics techniques
- Strong ability to manipulate data (extraction, cleansing, joining)
- Expertise with technical tools (R, Excel/VBA, SQL, Tableau)
- Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact with a variety of audiences.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Commitment and ability to progress towards the FSA designation
- Knowledge of individual life and annuity products and how they are distributed
- Strong ability to develop and leverage relationships across Solutions Groups and Shared Services.
- Curiosity and initiative to explore and work through ambiguous topics.
Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you’re in a commutable distance (90 minutes) you’ll join us 2-3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules. When working in our offices at least two days per week isn’t feasible (vacations, illness, travel, etc.), an eight day per month standard is an option.
Physical Job Requirements:
- Ability to utilize the keyboard, computer and/or mouse for up to 8 hours per day
- Ability to work at least 40 hours per week
- Ability to utilize the phone and/or virtual meeting platform for 1-4 hours per day
The physical job requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of jobs.
Securian Financial has been around for 140 years. We’re committed to giving back to our community, donating 15,000 employee volunteer hours this past year. We also provide extensive resources to our employees for professional development and growth and a number of diverse professional and social opportunities throughout the company. There’s a reason our employees have voted us as a best place to work year after year! In addition:
- Generous paid time off. We want you to take time off for whatever matters most to you!
- Tuition reimbursement program. We value continuous learning at Securian!
- Company-funded pension plan as well as 401K retirement plan – great resources to secure your financial future.
- Continuous opportunities for new challenges.
- Variety of health plan options as well as dental and vision plans.
- Paid maternity/paternity leaves.
Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at Employment@Securian.com, by telephone 651-655-5522 (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).
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Securian Financial Group, Inc. is a leading financial services company that provides insurance, investment, and retirement solutions to individuals and businesses. With a history spanning over 140 years, Securian Financial has built a strong reputation for its commitment to customer-centric services and financial security. As an actuary at Securian Financial, you'll be part of a talented team that plays a critical role in assessing and managing risks. Actuaries at Securian Financial utilize their expertise in statistical modeling, data analysis, and financial forecasting to ensure the financial stability and integrity of the company's products and services. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, actuaries at Securian Financial contribute to the development of innovative insurance and investment solutions. Actuaries analyze data, evaluate risks, and provide valuable insights that support informed decision-making and help clients achieve their financial goals. Securian Financial values professional growth and provides actuaries with ongoing training and development opportunities. Actuaries can enhance their skills, stay at the forefront of industry advancements, and shape the future of financial services. Join Securian Financial's esteemed actuarial team and embark on a rewarding career where you can apply your actuarial expertise, make a meaningful impact on clients' financial security, and enjoy competitive benefits in a supportive and collaborative work environment.