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Korn Ferry · 2 days ago

Appointed Actuary

Des Moines, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$300K/yr - $350K/yr

15+ years exp

Korn Ferry has partnered with their client to find an Appointed Actuary. This role will direct the enterprise’s actuarial valuation function and provide critical insights to senior leadership on actuarial methodologies, financial projections, and strategic initiatives.

Management Consulting

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Serve as Appointed Actuary, directing valuation processes including reserve adequacy, assumption governance, asset/liability matching, surplus projections, and cash flow analysis across life, annuities, and workplace benefits

Handle state insurance matters, filings, and other studies and research as necessary ensuring compliance with applicable state, federal, and country regulations

Lead actuarial modeling and assumption-setting for valuation, financial projections, and regulatory compliance

Advise senior management on actuarial assumptions and methodologies in and provide input to strategic planning and product investment strategies

Represent the company with regulators, rating agencies, and industry bodies; participate in advocacy and professional committees

Provide strategic leadership for actuarial modernization initiatives, talent development, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment with enterprise goals

Develop and mentor actuarial talent, including succession planning, college recruiting, and performance management

Collaborate on pricing, transactions, and M&A activities, including due diligence and integration planning

Perform other job-related duties or special projects as required

Apply professional standards of the American Academy and the Society of Actuaries in work activities

Qualification

Actuarial modelingValuation experienceRegulatory complianceLeadership experiencePricing knowledgeRisk managementTalent developmentCommunication skillsProfessional standardsSuccession planningCollege recruitingStrategic perspectiveTeam collaborationIntegrity

Required

15 plus years of actuarial experience with deep knowledge of valuation and broad exposure to pricing, life and annuities, ALM, and risk management

10 plus years or more of people leadership experience in building, managing, and/or developing high-performing teams

Deep valuation experience across multiple lines of business (life, annuities, workplace benefits)

Expertise in actuarial modeling and assumption-setting for valuation and projections

Demonstrated ability to communicate complex actuarial concepts clearly to senior leadership, boards, regulators, and external stakeholders

Proven ability to lead actuarial teams and collaborate with finance, risk management, and business units to deliver strategic initiatives

Strategic perspective: ability to align actuarial function with enterprise goals, balancing financial strength, competitiveness, and customer satisfaction

Commitment to recruiting, mentoring, and succession planning for actuarial talent, including college recruiting and professional development

Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, the Actuarial Standards of Practice promulgated by the Actuarial Standards Board, and the Code of Professional Conduct of the AAA and the SoA is required

Possess a high degree of integrity and actively cooperate and interact with all entities of the company

High integrity and ethical standards, operating in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science or related field

Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA), and a member in good standing of the American Academy of Actuaries (AAA) required. Must maintain actuarial continuing education requirements as specified by the AAA

Preferred

Appointed/deputy/assistant actuary experience preferred; qualified to sign reserve opinions

Exposure to pricing and product development for life and annuity products preferred

Exposure to transactions/M&A and experience supporting actuarial aspects of due diligence and integration planning preferred

Company

Korn Ferry

Glassdoor3.5

Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance.

Founded in 1969

Los Angeles, CA, US

10001+ employees

http://www.kornferry.com

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