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EquiTrust Life Insurance Company · 3 hours ago

Actuary, PBR

West Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

EquiTrust Life Insurance Company is a national carrier of competitive, client-friendly annuity products. As an Actuary, you will lead a high-performing actuarial modeling and valuation team responsible for Principle-Based Reserve (PBR) valuations and financial reporting across life and annuity products, collaborating with various departments to ensure compliance and drive process improvements.

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Responsibilities

Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual PBR valuation and reporting for life and annuity blocks, including statutory and tax reserves, ALM risk duration, and cash flow testing

Manage, coach, and develop actuarial professionals, including performance management, work allocation, and talent development

Oversee actuarial model development, validation, governance, and controlled production processes

Lead the conversion and enhancement of actuarial systems into a unified ALFA-based modeling platform

Improve automation, analytics, testing, and internal controls to support accuracy, efficiency, and regulatory compliance

Integrate new products into corporate in-force models and assess emerging modeling techniques

Partner with Investments, Finance, Accounting, auditors, regulators, and internal stakeholders

Communicate results, assumptions, and insights to leadership and governance committees

Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment aligned with EquiTrust’s core values

Qualification

FSAASA designationActuarial modeling expertiseALFAARCVAL systemsMicrosoft ExcelPythonAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

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

FSA or ASA designation required

Minimum 7 years of actuarial experience

At least 5 years supporting life and/or fixed indexed annuity products

Experience leading or mentoring actuarial staff

Advanced actuarial and quantitative modeling expertise

Working knowledge of ALFA and ARCVAL actuarial systems

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Access

Exposure to VBA, SQL, Python, or similar programming tools

Strong understanding of fixed indexed annuity and indexed universal life products

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively

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