Senior Analyst - Actuarial Reporting
Location: Des Moines, IA
Job Type: Full-Time | Actuarial
Join a high-performing actuarial team where your expertise in life insurance valuation will directly impact financial reporting and strategic decision-making.
A global reinsurance company is looking for a Valuation Actuary with a strong background in life and annuity products to support critical corporate actuarial functions. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys optimizing processes, and is passionate about delivering accurate, timely financial insights.
What You'll Do:
- Prepare and review life insurance reserves and actuarial values for Statutory, GAAP, and Tax reporting.
- Improve and automate valuation processes to ensure compliance with evolving regulatory standards.
- Build and maintain scalable infrastructure to support recurring financial reporting cycles.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide actuarial insights to auditors, finance, and regulatory bodies.
- Stay current on industry regulations and help guide the team through changes.
- Potentially lead and mentor junior actuarial staff.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in the life/annuity insurance space.
- ASA designation
- Solid understanding of Statutory and US GAAP valuation principles.
- Proficiency with actuarial valuation or projection software.
- Familiarity with individual life insurance products.
- ASA designation preferred (or progress toward it).
- Experience with SAS or similar programming tools is a plus.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- A proactive mindset and a collaborative spirit.
Ready to take the next step in your actuarial career? Apply now and help shape the future of financial reporting in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.
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