Transamerica

Staff Actuary - LTC Valuation

Transamerica$100K — $125K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or related field and 5 years of relevant experience.
  • In lieu of Bachelor’s, will accept Master’s in a listed discipline and 3 years of relevant experience.
  • ASA or equivalent professional designation.
  • Demonstrates high quality judgment, organization and prioritization skills.
  • Effectively communicates advanced mathematical and analytical concepts to various audiences.
  • Works well under pressure and within time constraints to accomplish individual and team objectives.
  • Advanced computer skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develops actuarial assumptions for pricing, reserving, or modeling.
  • Coordinates actuarial analyses to create pricing strategies and risk management solutions.
  • Maintains profit studies and complies with GAAP or IFRS standards.
  • Prepares actuarial sections of financial and regulatory reports.
  • Communicates research results to business management.
  • May create and validate actuarial models and procedures.
  • Documents actuarial research and analyses performed.

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Bonus for Eligible Employees
  • Pension Plan
  • 401k Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Disability Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Employee Discounts
  • Career Training & Development Opportunities
  • Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually
  • Ten paid holidays per year
  • Wellness coaching and reward incentives
  • Fifteen days of paid parental leave per year
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Back-Up Care Program
  • PTO for Volunteer Hours
  • Employee Matching Gifts Program
  • Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Full Job Description
Job Family
Actuarial

Job Description Summary
Initiates, organizes, and directs actuarial research, experience studies, statistical analyses, calculations and audits.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develops actuarial assumptions to use in pricing, reserving or actuarial modeling, including experience studies in support of assumptions.
  • Coordinates, prepares, and performs actuarial analyses to develop pricing strategies, valuation approach or risk management strategies.
  • Develops and maintains profit studies, non-forfeiture values and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) actuarial items, reserve programs, rate files, procedures and/or similar processes.
  • Prepares actuarial portion of financial reports or other documents (e.g. state insurance department filings, rating agency survey forms, internal management reports, etc.).
  • Communicates actuarial research results to business unit management.
  • May develop, maintain and document computer-based programs, Sarbanes-Oxley procedures and model validation.
  • Maintains documentation of actuarial research and analyses.
  • Provides consultation and clarification on actuarial models and risk issues.
  • Coordinates and directs special actuarial projects.
  • May supervise one or more Actuarial Analysts, Actuarial Students or Actuarial Technicians.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or related field and 5 years of relevant experience.
  • In lieu of Bachelor's, will accept Master's in a listed discipline and 3 years of relevant experience.
  • ASA or equivalent professional designation.
  • Demonstrates high quality 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.
  • Advanced computer skills.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Programming skills.


Working Conditions

  • This is a hybrid position requiring three days (Tuesday-Thursday) in office per week in one of our hub locations (Cedar Rapids, Baltimore, Philadelphia, or Denver).
  • Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position


Compensation

The salary for this position generally ranges between $100,000 - $125,000 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 of 12.5% based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company's discretion.

Disclaimer:

Beware of fake job offers!

We've been alerted to scammers impersonating Transamerica recruiters, particularly for remote positions. Please note:
  • We will never request personal information such as ID or payment for equipment upfront.
  • Official offers are sent via DocuSign following a verbal offer-not through text or email.


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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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