Associate Actuary - Annuity Pricing & Reinsurance

Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics or actuarial science or related field.
  • 3-5 years actuarial experience, including at least 2 years with reinsurance.
  • ASA/Pre FSA designation from the Society of Actuaries preferred.
  • Strong quantitative and communication skills for technical and non-technical audience presentations.
  • Strategic thinker with attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
  • Proficient in Excel, Access, Visual Basic, and Prophet.

Responsibilities

  • Perform actuarial, pricing, financial, and technical analysis for reinsurance opportunities.
  • Collaborate with R&D and Pricing Frameworks for model updates and validation.
  • Develop future-state operating model for Annuity Pricing teams.
  • Drive implementation of reinsurance in pricing teams with robust training and documentation.
  • Support non-reinsurance business as priorities dictate, including profitability analysis.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plan with medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Company-paid life insurance and legal services.
  • Retirement pension fully funded by MetLife and a 401(k) with employer matching.
  • Employee Assistance Program and digital mental health resources.
  • Paid time off, parental leave, and volunteer time off.
Full Job Description
Description and Requirements

The Role:

The successful candidate will provide actuarial, pricing, and technical support to the Annuity business teams by evaluating and implementing reinsurance opportunities. This role will support all annuity businesses seamlessly and flexibly where and when support, leadership, and analysis is needed.

This position interacts closely with all areas of RIS, including R&D, Pricing Frameworks, Product, Contracts, Operations, as well as with enterprise stakeholders such as Reinsurance, Finance, Actuarial, Risk, Investments, and Legal.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform actuarial, pricing, financial, and technical analysis to support reinsurance opportunities for new and inforce business.
  • Partner with R&D and Pricing Frameworks teams to perform model updates, validation, and documentation
  • Develop future-state operating model for the Annuity Pricing teams for live reinsurance pricing including post-sale procedures & requirements; identify & incorporate all stakeholders required for seamless implementation & administration
  • Drive implementation of reinsurance within Annuity Pricing teams by ensuring models and calculations are embedded into broader pricing processes; ensure robust training and documentation
  • Support non-reinsurance BAU as priorities dictate; includes pricing and profitability analysis of individual cases/sales in all Annuity businesses, analyzing experience, recommending process improvements & automation, and partnering cross-functionally on projects

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics or actuarial science or related discipline
  • 3-5 years actuarial experience, including at least 2 years with reinsurance experience
  • ASA/Pre FSA designation on Society of Actuaries is preferred.

  • Strong quantitative and communication skills. Able to concisely present orally and in presentations, to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strategic and analytical thinker with ability to focus on details. Able to quickly spot issues and develop a recommended approach.
  • Self-starter with ability to effectively manage and supervise multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

  • Strong computer skills (Excel, Access, Visual Basic, Prophet)
  • Excellent analytical and spreadsheet skills


Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.

The expected salary range for this position is $97,400 - $129,800. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

Benefits We Offer

Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more! For more information regarding MetLife's U.S. benefits, please click here .

$97,400 - $129,800

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