Life Pricing and Product Development Sr. Actuary - Fully Remote
Join Our Experienced Team: Become a part of a seasoned group of actuaries. You will have the opportunity to work on our Indexed Universal Life (IUL) products and Variable Universal Life (VUL) products, contributing to projects that are not only meaningful but also ensure your work is highly visible by our executive leadership.
Position Overview: As a Life Pricing and Product Development Sr. Actuary, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of life insurance products. Your role will involve setting assumptions, creating actuarial models, and analyzing risk and profitability metrics to drive strategic decisions.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain actuarial models for IUL and VUL products.
- Set pricing assumptions based on experience analysis.
- Monitor and report on risk and profitability metrics.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product sustainability and competitiveness.
- Present strategic insights and recommendations to executive leadership.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field.
- FSA Required
- Previous pricing experience in the life insurance industry (UL, VUL, Term, or Whole Life products).
- Proficiency in AXIS or ALFA modeling.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Proven ability to think strategically and solve complex problems.
Additional Information:
- This position is classified at the H5 pay band.
- Offers the flexibility of a fully remote work arrangement.
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Job Description Summary
Our Nationwide Financial Actuarial team members have opportunities to use state-of-the-art tools, are encouraged to innovate and learn to master actuarial methodologies. If this sounds like a place you could thrive, then we want to know more about you!
As a Senior Actuary, you'll be an expert, providing leadership, direction and oversight for the creation and performance of sophisticated actuarial techniques and procedures and risk analysis. You'll handle research and direct others to ensure efficient, consistent and integrated data and analysis. We'll count on you to provide a strategic vision for the team and deliver business recommendations that are crucial to the success of Nationwide and the protection we provide our customers. You'll work independently and may directly or indirectly lead others.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides strategic direction and knowledge for the compilation, categorization and analysis of data and financial reporting and analysis.
- Constructs sophisticated testing tools and analyzes product calculations.
- Leads, provides expertise and builds strategies for pricing and implementation of products.
- Constructs, maintains and completes Actuarial, Projection & Valuation Models.
- Analyzes risks and reinsurance for lines of business.
- Establishes reserves and other valuation items under multiple accounting regimes (statutory, GAAP and tax) for products.
- Builds cohesive presentations, communication strategies and recommendations of actuarial findings that are suitable for technical and non-technical audiences at the OCFO leadership level.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Reporting Relationships: Reports to Actuarial leader.
Typical Skills and Experiences:
Education: Undergraduate degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics or similar background requiring modeling, programming, or quantitative analysis.
License/Certification/Designation: FSA required. PLEASE REFER TO THE NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY ACTUARIAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Experience: Typically, at least eight years of actuarial experience.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Experienced knowledge of actuarial business functions, statistical methods of analysis, actuarial models, actuarial software and databases; knowledge of company operations, products, systems and actuarial methodologies. Knowledge of industry and regulatory practices is vital. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (including VBA within Access and Excel), analytical software (such as tableau) and programming languages. Proficient level of organizational agility, influencing skills, strategic agility, inspiring others, business perspective and accounting. Mastery level of perspective, problem solving, customer focus, dealing with ambiguity, drive for results, analysis, learning.
Other criteria, including leadership skills, capabilities and experiences may take precedence.
Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager's leader and Human Resources Business Partner.
Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.
Job Conditions:
Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not eligible)
Working Conditions: Normal office environment.
ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.
We currently anticipate accepting applications until 05/19/2024. However, we encourage early submissions, as the posting may close sooner if a strong candidate slate is identified before the deadline.
Benefits
We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.
Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.
This position could be filled within any of the lower 48 U.S. states.
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Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range.
The national salary range for Sr Actuary, NF : $131,000.00-$250,000.00
The expected starting salary range for Sr Actuary, NF : $142,000.00 - $212,000.00
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company is a reputable and established leader in the insurance industry, offering a wide array of insurance and financial services. With a rich history that dates back to 1926, Nationwide has become one of the largest mutual insurance companies in the United States. Nationwide takes pride in its team of talented and highly skilled actuaries who play a critical role in assessing and managing risks. These professionals utilize advanced statistical models and data analysis techniques to evaluate potential risks, forecast future trends, and develop strategies to protect the company and its policyholders. As an actuary at Nationwide, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of insurance products, including auto, home, life, and commercial insurance. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and price insurance policies, analyze complex data sets, and provide insights that drive informed business decisions. Nationwide values innovation and invests in cutting-edge technology to stay ahead of industry trends. As an actuary, you'll have access to sophisticated tools and resources that empower you to deliver accurate assessments and innovative solutions. Join Nationwide's actuarial team and embark on a rewarding career where you'll contribute to the company's mission of protecting what matters most to its customers while enjoying professional growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment.