PBR Modeling Actuary
Galveston, TX, US, 77550
Job Posting
American National is seeking a Principle-Based Reserves (PBR) Modeling Actuary to join our team. The purpose of the job is to ensure compliance with PBR regulatory requirements (i.e., VM-20, VM-21, (upcoming) VM-22, and VM-31), as well as serve as a company PBR SME supporting others with PBR-related activities.
Onsite Locations: Houston, TX, League City, TX, Galveston, TX
What You'll Do:
- Enhance and actively participate in model governance activities, including developing formal documentation on the models’ operation and methodologies
- Derive the methodology of PBR model assumptions and margins, and oversee their model implementation
- Support the model developers in solutioning proposed model changes, including providing UAT assistance
- Analyze the PBR sensitivity to key drivers, as well as develop an expectation of its future pattern
- Address requests from internal and external auditors, as well as the company’s regulators
- Produce PBR Actuarial Reports for all applicable statutory entities
- Optimally implement VM-22 considering both operational and financial efficiency
Required Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, finance, economics, or a related field with a strong mathematical background is required
- Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) designation obtained with Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) expected within a year, or currently holds the FSA designation
- 6 or more years of related actuarial analysis
- 3 years of actuarial model development of life and/or annuity lines of business
Preferred Experience:
- 2+ years of model development experience using the Moody’s AXIS modeling platform
- 2+ years of experience in PBR financial reporting
- 2+ years of experience setting actuarial model assumptions and margins
- 1+ years of experience of programming with R, Python and/or Excel macros
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.
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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.
Nearest Major Market: Galveston
Nearest Secondary Market: Houston
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