The Standard

Actuary - Individual Annuities

The Standard$131K — $192K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Portland, OR
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mathematics, actuarial science, business, or related field preferred.
  • ASA certification required; FSA preferred.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in Individual Annuities.
  • Modeling experience, particularly in change management and internal controls required.
  • FP&A and FIA financial reporting experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in GGY AXIS and Python preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Own execution and enhancement of financial reporting and communicate results to senior management.
  • Design and implement reporting support for strategic functions.
  • Analyze GAAP, statutory, and management reporting results, including reserves and earnings.
  • Enhance governance model including change management and internal controls.
  • Partner with pricing and modeling teams for aligned storytelling.
  • Identify drivers and opportunities for improvement in results analysis.
  • Develop analytical tools and processes for enhanced reporting capabilities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off with increasing PTO based on tenure.
  • Supportive management with career growth opportunities.
  • Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
  • Double matching employee donations to eligible nonprofits.
  • Annual incentive bonus plan.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

The Standard's Individual Annuities division has an open role responsible for driving and supporting work related to our financial reporting team: FP&A, valuation, reserve analytics, hedging, reinsurance, and business performance.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning financial results related to highly visible functions that impact our financial results and strategic direction and will play a key role in the production, analysis, and communication of financial results and projections of our MYGA and FIA businesses, partnering closely with pricing, modeling, ALM, and finance teams.

Responsibilities include reporting, valuation, earnings analysis, reserve attribution analysis, as well as supporting key strategic initiative / teams such as affiliate reinsurance, modeling, VM22 team, and business integration. This is a high impact individual contributor role, with near term leadership opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Own execution and enhancement of reporting, valuation, earnings analysis, FP&A, and hedging and communicate results to senior management.
  • Design and implement reporting support for functions such as VM22, reinsurance, and business integration.
  • Analyze GAAP, statutory, and management reporting results, including reserves, earnings, and capital movements.
  • Enhance governance model (change management, internal controls, and offshore partner review).
  • Partner with pricing, modeling, and corporate actuarial to ensure consistency in understanding stakeholder needs and effective/aligned story telling.
  • Analyze results-identify drivers, limitations, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Develop and improve analytical tools, reporting processes, and speed / clarity of processes and capabilities.
  • Provide mentorship and project leadership to onshore and offshore team members related to core team responsibilities.


Skills and Background You'll Need:

Education: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in mathematics, actuarial science, business, or a related field preferred.

Certification: ASA required/FSA preferred

Experience:
  • Prior hands-on experience sufficient to have gained a seasoned actuarial business perspective in the Individual Annuities space is required. (5+ yrs. preferred)
  • Modeling experience including change management, internal controls & review required.
  • FP&A and FIA financial reporting experience (preferred)
  • Experience with GGY AXIS & Python (preferred)

Skills:
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to own and explain reserve movements.
  • Contributes actuarial, financial and industry expertise combined with unique product line knowledge to positively impact organizational strategy.


* Note: This role may be filled at either of the levels noted below based upon applicable experience and career path:

Associate Actuary III: Applies understanding of both functional area and company risk profiles to complete risk-based analysis. Seeks out industry and professional information to enhance risk management acumen. (Salary Range: $94,500.00 - $138,500.00)

Actuary: Demonstrates expertise in Company's risk profile, risk appetite and risk management practices. Obtains foundational understanding of industry risk management practices. Utilizes Company and industry practices to complete risk-based analysis and propose appropriate risk-based opportunities. (Salary Range: $131,750.00 - $192,500.00)

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate:

Winning together: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develops positive internal and external stakeholder relationships by consistently and effectively delivering value. Seeks out and encourages diverse perspectives; helps individuals relate to, understand, and accept other perspectives.

Driving success: Independently drives work forward and takes responsibility for achieving job requirements, tasks, and objectives. Approaches business challenges from a broad perspective and anticipates and removes barriers to accomplish business objectives. Constantly pursue exceptional results that take us "next level."

Improvement Mindset: Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments. Plays a significant role as a resource/mentor to others in the actuarial career. Viewed as a key resource to the division and providing thought leadership in their key areas of responsibilities. Strives to exceed customer needs. Innovative, brings ideas to life, and seeks continuous improvement.

Adaptability: Ability to take ambiguous tasks and align it to the working model of the team to ensure execution. Proactively identifies business issues and develops solutions to resolve them. Approaches business challenges from a broad corporate perspective and assesses business recommendations from a strategic viewpoint.

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Why Join The Standard?

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:
  • A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
  • An annual incentive bonus plan
  • Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually - PTO increases with tenure
  • A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement
  • Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
  • An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools


In addition to the competitive salary range below, our employee-focused benefits support work-life balance. Learn more about working at The Standard.
  • Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance.


The actual compensation for this role will be based on a combination of education and experience, knowledge and skills, position budget, internal equity, and market data.

Salary Range:
$131,750.00 - $192,500.00

Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.

About The Standard

The Standard is a financial services company that provides insurance, retirement, and investment products to individuals and businesses. The company's insurance products include life, disability, and dental insurance. The Standard also offers retirement plans, such as 401(k) and pension plans, and investment products, including mutual funds and annuities. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. The Standard has over 3,000 employees and serves customers across the United States.
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Founded
1998

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