Transamerica

Associate Actuary (Governance)

Transamerica$128K — $165K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • FSA or equivalent professional credential with a Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or related field and 6 years of experience; or a Master's with 4 years; or ASA with 10 years.
  • Proven leadership, judgment, organization, and prioritization skills.
  • Ability to effectively communicate advanced mathematical and analytical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Proficient in working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines for both individual and team goals.
  • Strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee governance of assumption unlocking processes.
  • Coordinate topics for the Assumptions & Methodology Committee (AMC).
  • Own the company's expense assumption management.
  • Conduct annual regulatory changes reviews, updating actuarial memos and opinions.
  • Coordinate the Actuarial Function Report (AFR) covering asset adequacy, assumptions, and risk management.
  • Support actuarial regulatory projects like principle-based reserves (PBR) and cash flow testing (CFT).
  • Assist with special projects for the Pricing and Underwriting Risk Committee (PURC).
  • Gain high-level exposure to various Transamerica product lines and functions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package supporting personal and financial well-being.
  • Pension Plan and 401k Match.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Disability, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • Generous paid time off starting at 160 hours annually and 10 paid holidays.
  • Holistic wellness program with Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars.
  • Parental Leave of 15 days for eligible employees.
  • Employee Assistance and Matching Gifts Programs, as well as recognition initiatives.
Full Job Description

Job Family

Actuarial

Job Description Summary

The Appointed Actuary team is looking for a talented and ambitious actuary to join the team and take ownership of actuarial governance and regulatory initiatives. This position will report to the Director Actuarial and have significant exposure to the Appointed Actuary and US and Group Chief Actuaries.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Oversight and shepherding of assumption unlocking governance
  • Coordination of Assumptions & Methodology Committee (AMC) topics
  • Ownership of the company wide expense assumption
  • Annual reviews of regulatory changes including updating actuarial memos and opinions
  • Coordination of the Actuarial Function Report (AFR) which details the company’s asset adequacy testing, assumption and model updates, underwriting, reinsurance, and risk management practices
  • Support of actuarial regulatory projects including principle-based reserves (PBR), cash flow testing (CFT), C3P1, and related
  • Support of Pricing and Underwriting Risk Committee (PURC) special projects
  • Role has high level exposure to all Transamerica product lines and functional areas

Qualifications:

  • FSA or equivalent professional designation along with Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or related field and 6 years of relevant experience.  In lieu of Bachelor's, will accept Master's in a listed discipline and 4 years of relevant experience.  In lieu of FSA will accept ASA or equivalent professional designation and 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Demonstrates high quality leadership, judgment, organization and prioritization skills. 
  • Effectively communicates, both verbally and in writing, advanced mathematical and analytical concepts to various audiences. 
  • Works well under pressure and within time constraints to effectively accomplish individual and team objectives.
  • Excellent computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with Model Change Management (MCM) financial metrics on multiple bases including Stat, Capital, CFT, IFRS17, and Pricing
  • Solid understanding of key assumptions across Life, Health, Annuity, and Retirement products
  • Strategic thinker with excellent analytical problem-solving skills and attention to detail


Working Conditions

  • Hybrid Office Environment
  • Occasional Travel <10%
  • Limited travel may be required

Compensation

  • The Salary for this position generally ranges between $128,000 - $165,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.
  • Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion. 

Applicants must possess legal authorization to work for our company in the U.S. without the need for immigration, sponsorship or otherwise serving as an employer of record for immigration employment purposes. At this time, this role is not eligible for immigration-related employment authorization sponsorship.

This is a hybrid position requiring three days in office per week in one of our hub.  Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

What We Offer 

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees. 

 

Compensation Benefits 

  • Competitive Pay 

  • Bonus for Eligible Employees 

 

Benefits Package 

  • Pension Plan 

  • 401k Match

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Disability Insurance

  • Medical Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Employee Discounts

  • Career Training & Development Opportunities

 

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits 

  • Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.

  • Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).

  • Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars 

  • Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.

  • Adoption Assistance

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Back-Up Care Program

  • PTO for Volunteer Hours

  • Employee Matching Gifts Program

  • Employee Resource Groups

  • Inclusion and Diversity Programs

  • Employee Recognition Program

  • Referral Bonus Programs

 

About Transamerica

The Transamerica Corporation is an American holding company for various life insurance companies and investment firms operating primarily in the United States, offering life and supplemental health insurance, investments, and retirement services. The company has major offices located in Baltimore, Maryland; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Denver, Colorado; Norwood, Massachusetts; Exton, Pennsylvania; Harrison, New York; Johns Creek, Georgia; Plano, Texas; and St. Petersburg, Florida. Additional affiliated offices are located throughout the United States. In 1999, it became a subsidiary of Aegon, a European financial services company headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands. Transamerica funds the Transamerica Institute, a nonprofit foundation which comprises the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies and the Transamerica Center for Health Studies.
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