Strategic Staffing Solutions · 2 days ago
Actuarial Valuation Manager
Strategic Staffing Solutions is seeking an Actuarial Valuation Manager to lead and coordinate actuarial valuation, forecasting, and financial reporting activities for life and annuity product portfolios. This role requires technical actuarial expertise combined with leadership skills to ensure compliance and alignment with corporate objectives.
Responsibilities
Lead life and annuity valuation and forecasting activities using actuarial modelling platforms (e.g., Moody’s AXIS or equivalent)
Oversee reserve calculations, model execution, assumption setting, reconciliations, and validation across US GAAP (including LDTI) and statutory bases
Ensure valuation results comply with actuarial standards of practice, accounting guidance, and regulatory requirements
Review, recommend, and document assumption changes; monitor experience studies, emerging risks, and reserve adequacy
Provide technical oversight to ensure modelling methodologies are sound, consistent, and well-controlled
Manage, coach, and develop a team of actuarial analysts and associates, fostering technical growth and professional progression
Set clear performance expectations, conduct reviews, and provide ongoing feedback and mentorship
Allocate resources effectively to meet valuation deadlines, reporting cycles, and operational priorities
Partner closely with finance and accounting teams to support quarterly and annual financial reporting, reserve disclosures, and strategic forecasts
Collaborate with product, risk management, and compliance stakeholders to ensure valuation approaches align with business strategy and regulatory expectations
Support enterprise initiatives by providing actuarial insight into product design, risk assessments, and capital considerations
Identify and implement opportunities to streamline valuation processes, improve modelling efficiency, and enhance data and workflow automation
Strengthen internal controls, documentation, and governance over actuarial models and assumptions
Ensure adherence to internal policies, actuarial guidelines, and state insurance regulations
Prepare and present actuarial analyses, findings, and recommendations to senior management and executive stakeholders
Support regulatory inquiries, external audits, and actuarial disclosure requirements with clear, well-supported documentation
Communicate complex actuarial concepts in a clear, concise manner to both technical and non-technical audiences
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or a related quantitative discipline
ASA or FSA designation from the Society of Actuaries (or equivalent experience)
5–8+ years of actuarial experience in life and annuity valuation or a closely related actuarial function
Hands-on experience with actuarial modelling platforms such as AXIS or comparable tools
Demonstrated leadership experience managing actuarial teams and delivering complex projects
Strong working knowledge of actuarial standards, regulatory frameworks, and financial reporting under US GAAP and statutory accounting
Excellent analytical judgement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders
Preferred
Deep expertise in life and annuity products, including indexed annuities and living benefit features
Experience with valuation frameworks such as VM-22, VM-31, or similar standards
Proficiency in process automation, data analysis, and actuarial workflow optimization
Prior experience interacting with regulators, external auditors, and senior finance leadership
Company
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