Analyst/Associate, Valuation Actuary

Overview

A fast-growing, privately held insurance organization is seeking an Analyst/Associate Valuation Actuary to support the development, reporting, governance, and documentation of U.S. GAAP, Statutory, and Tax financials. This role involves ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and providing effective support to internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong annuity product knowledge, hands-on valuation and modeling experience, and a collaborative approach in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Valuation Support

• Support the development, reporting, and documentation of U.S. GAAP, Statutory, and Tax financial statements
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of insurance products and actuarial terminology
• Assist in maintaining detailed documentation for key assumptions underlying financial results
• Build actuarial expertise in interpreting and analyzing financial results

Modeling, Systems & Tools

• Enhance knowledge of ALFA and ArcVal modeling platforms to support financial reporting requirements
• Collaborate with actuarial modeling peers to convert ArcVal Statutory valuation models to ALFA
• Participate in the development, optimization, and maintenance of tools used to assess earnings changes
• Maintain hands-on involvement in coding, validating, and maintaining valuation systems

Governance, Controls & Compliance

• Assist in establishing and maintaining controls over valuation systems, processes, and databases to ensure compliance with reporting requirements
• Support external auditor review processes related to financial reporting
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements impacting financial reporting
• Monitor regulatory developments and recommend, develop, and implement reporting changes as needed

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work collaboratively within the actuarial team to manage concurrent deadlines and organizational priorities
• Seek opportunities to enhance processes, controls, and analytical approaches
• Perform additional duties as needed to support organizational goals and objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent education and experience
• Progressing satisfactorily toward ASA or FSA actuarial designation (FSA preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with ArcVal, MG ALFA, or similar actuarial modeling platforms
• Strong knowledge of annuity products
• Minimum of 4 years’ professional actuarial experience with a variety of insurance products
• Knowledge of LDTI, FAS 60, FAS 91, and FAS 97 accounting models
• Hands-on experience coding, validating, and maintaining valuation systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FAS 133 and MRB
• Prior experience with end-to-end development of PGAAP financials, including preparation of documentation for management and external audit governance

Core Competencies

• Collaboration and professional presence in team environments
• Ability to communicate complex actuarial concepts clearly and accessibly
• Strong planning, prioritization, and execution skills managing multiple deadlines
• Drive, curiosity, and commitment to continuous improvement

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $95,000–$140,000, with variable compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k) company match
• Paid time off
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Remote/hybrid work arrangement

Location

Remote/hybrid work arrangement available

The organization is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. Hiring decisions are based on merit without discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status.

Candidates requiring accommodations during the hiring process due to disability or medical conditions are encouraged to request adjustments.