[ AVP. Capital & Rating Agencies

The American National Finance Department is seeking a full-time, Assistant Vice President of capital and rating agency activities. You will actively partner with rating agencies and drive capital modeling initiatives that will include challenging and developing economic models to guarantee our organization's financial strength. You will also conduct ongoing stress tests, optimization/allocation analysis, and lead regulatory reporting. To thrive in the position, you should have experience with rating agencies and their capital models, have an insurance industry background with familiarity of both statutory and GAAP principals, enjoy analysis, and comfortable formally presenting financial information to C-Suite level teams.

How you will make an impact:

• Responsible for American National capital and rating agency activities, including rating agency strategy and relationship management, rating agency capital model development, capital planning, evaluation of strategic investments and ad hoc decision support
• Implements and maintains capital models for NAIC RBC as well as S&P, A.M. Best and Fitch
• Forecasts performance capital models; preparing board of directors and senior management presentations
• Leads the preparation of the annual capital plan and regular capital assessments aligned to business plans and strategic objectives
• Oversees and develops a team to execute organizational goals

Qualifications:

• Four-year degree (Finance, Actuarial, Economic, Risk Management, and Math related majors preferred) Will also consider relevant industry work experience, leadership skills, and industry designations accordingly
• Professional/Tenured industry relevant work experience, which includes a combination of the following: Formal leadership skills, insurance background, capital modeling, rating agency collaboration, involvement in mergers and acquisitions, investment portfolio evaluation/management, and risk adverse analysis
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications to include Excel and PowerPoint

Great to have, not required:

• Familiarity with GAAP and Statutory accounting and reserving for life insurance companies
• Knowledge and experience on life and annuity regulations, valuation, and accounting
• Understanding of insurance company investment strategies and capital impacts
• Professional designation of CPA or CFA
• Experience in a finance function where responsibilities included budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial modeling, and cash management.
• Experience in finance, treasury, risk management, life insurance actuarial or a related field, preferably within the insurance industry with demonstrated knowledge in rating agency capital models and risk-based capital (RBC) models

Position may be filled at either the League City, Houston, or Galveston, TX. campus

American National offers eligible employees and their families medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees also receive annually a bank of paid time off and paid holidays. We aspire to see people for what they bring to our corporate culture by supporting an inclusive work environment, including an emphasis on a healthy work-life balance, development opportunities, and a casual dress code.

American National is an established, stable, and successful multi-line insurance corporation that has provided financial strength and a sense of security to employees, customers and business partners since 1905. With focus on our organization's values and cultural richness: Financial Strength, Integrity, Respect, Service and Teamwork (FIRST) and Agility, Collaboration, and Engagement (ACE) we continue to pursue our vision to be a leading provider of financial products and services for current and future generations.

Hiring Practices

The preceding job posting was designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this position or other opportunities at American National.

American National's recruitment policies help us place individuals in a timely and efficient manner. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted by our recruiting team. Candidates may check the status of their application(s) by logging into our Career Portal. Learn more about our company, by following us on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram

American National is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected categories. American National is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

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