Actuary Specialist, Asset Modeling

Overview

This role involves critical actuarial asset modeling to support asset modeling development and execution in Moody’s AXIS or MG-ALFA. Responsibilities include supporting valuation, forecasting, pricing, and risk management, providing technical expertise in modeling methodologies, assisting implementation of complex asset types and investment strategies, overseeing annual asset adequacy testing, and mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

• Support development and enhancement of asset data processes to enable efficient modeling for production and ad-hoc analysis.
• Support the asset modeling function by translating strategic priorities into operational execution, aligning communication, accountabilities, resource capabilities, and internal processes to drive measurable and sustainable results.
• Support implementation of complex asset types (structured securities, hybrid securities), investment/reinvestment strategies, cash flow behaviors, and regulations in Moody’s AXIS and MG-ALFA.
• Execute QE asset model staging for production for multiple lines of business.
• Drive asset modeling for annual asset adequacy tests (AAT).

Requirements

• Adequate Moody’s AXIS and/or MG-ALFA modeling skills, including understanding of asset modules, fund level assumptions, and reinvestment switches/options.
• Basic understanding of all investment asset types.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language for quantitative analysis (Python, R, MATLAB, SQL, etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication skills; able to articulate complex modeling concepts to senior leaders.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant asset modeling experience.
• Working towards FSA Designation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Internal Compensation Grade: F4
• National salary range for Specialist, Risk Analytics: $88,000.00-$164,000.00
• Expected starting salary range for Specialist, Risk Analytics: $88,000.00-$132,000.00

Benefits include:

• Medical/dental/vision
• Life insurance
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Paid time off (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

Location

• Intended location: Columbus, Ohio.
• On occasion, applications from internal candidates working remotely or external candidates who bring critical industry skills and relevant experience may be considered.
• This position could be filled within any of the lower 48 U.S. states.

Additional Information

• Reporting: Reports to AVP, Risk Modeling and Capital Management Leader.
• Work authorization: This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. The employer does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program.
• Overtime eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)
• Working conditions: Normal office environment.
• Anticipated application deadline: 11/05/2026 (posting may close sooner if a strong candidate slate is identified before the deadline).