Strategic Staffing Solutions · 2 days ago
Actuarial Manager
Strategic Staffing Solutions is seeking an Actuarial Valuation Manager – Life & Annuity to lead and coordinate actuarial valuation, forecasting, and financial reporting processes. This role involves managing a team, applying advanced actuarial techniques, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure accurate actuarial results and compliance with regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
Lead the valuation and forecasting of life and annuity reserves using actuarial modeling platforms (e.g., Moody’s AXIS) across US GAAP (including LDTI) and statutory bases
Oversee preparation of actuarial analyses, model runs, reserve reconciliations, and validation efforts; ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with actuarial standards of practice
Review and recommend assumption changes; monitor experience trends and emerging risks
Supervise, coach, and develop a team of actuarial professionals, setting performance expectations, conducting reviews, and promoting professional growth
Allocate team resources effectively to meet valuation deadlines, reporting timelines, and operational goals
Partner with finance and accounting to support reserve reporting, quarterly/annual filings, and strategic forecasts
Coordinate with product, risk, and compliance stakeholders to align valuation methodologies with business strategies and regulatory requirements
Identify opportunities to streamline actuarial processes, enhance modeling efficiency and strengthen internal controls
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory standards (e.g., actuarial guidelines, state insurance regulations)
Prepare and present technical analyses and recommendations to senior management and cross-functional partners
Support regulatory responses and actuarial disclosure requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, finance, or related quantitative field
ASA or FSA designation from the Society of Actuaries; equivalent experience may be considered
Minimum 5–8+ years of actuarial experience in life and annuity valuation or related fields; including experience with actuarial models like AXIS or equivalent tools
Proven leadership experience guiding actuarial teams, project delivery, and cross-functional collaboration
Strong knowledge of actuarial standards, regulatory frameworks, and financial reporting under US GAAP and statutory accounting
Excellent analytical reasoning and communication skills to explain complex actuarial concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred
Deep experience with life and annuity products, including indexed annuities and living benefits
Prior experience with valuation standard frameworks (e.g., VM-22, VM-31)
Expertise in process automation, data analysis, and actuarial workflow optimization
Experience interacting with regulators and external auditors
Company
Strategic Staffing Solutions
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