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EquiTrust Life Insurance Company · 1 week ago

Actuary, Modeling

Des Moines Metro

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

EquiTrust Life Insurance Company is a national carrier of competitive annuity products, and they are seeking an Actuary, Modeling to lead and develop actuarial professionals while overseeing modeling and valuation activities for life and annuity products. The role involves collaboration with various departments to deliver accurate actuarial results that support strategic business objectives.

Financial ServicesInsurance

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and support actuarial team members, including performance management, work allocation, and professional development

Oversee actuarial modeling and valuation activities for monthly, quarterly, and annual Statutory and Tax reporting

Drive cash flow testing, ALM analysis, and reserve analysis for life and annuity blocks

Lead the conversion and ongoing management of actuarial systems within an ALFA-based modeling platform

Establish and maintain controlled, well-documented processes for model development, testing, and governance

Enhance automation, analytics, and internal controls to improve efficiency, accuracy, and transparency

Partner with Investments, Accounting, Finance, and other stakeholders to support business and reporting needs

Support internal and external audits, regulatory inquiries, and governance committees

Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and continuous-improvement–oriented team environment

Qualification

Actuarial ScienceModelingValuationALFAFSAASA designationVBASQLPythonQuantitative analysisLeadershipProblem-solvingCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Analytics, or a related quantitative field

7+ years of actuarial experience, including modeling and valuation

Experience with life insurance and fixed indexed annuity products

FSA or ASA designation required

Strong actuarial modeling and quantitative analysis skills

Working knowledge of ALFA and actuarial valuation systems (e.g., ARCVAL)

Experience or exposure to programming/scripting tools such as VBA, SQL, or Python

Solid understanding of fixed indexed annuity and indexed life product features and risks

Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making abilities

Effective written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences

Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively

Preferred

Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred

Additional professional certifications (CPA, CFA, FRM, etc.) a plus

MG-ALFA experience

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) with Company Match

Paid time off: Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and more

Paid Parental Leave for both Mothers and Fathers

Hybrid/Remote Work Options

Early Friday Closure

Company

EquiTrust Life Insurance Company

When searching for a company that demonstrates integrity, strength and innovation – one that can help you meet your financial objectives – look no further.

Founded in 1966

Des Moines, Iowa, USA

501-1000 employees