• Actuary, Valuation Analytics

    Athene (West Des Moines, IA)


    We are driven to do more. More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products. If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations.

    Purpose:

    As an Actuary at Athene, oversee the compilation, review, and analysis of the Cost-of-Funds (CoF) Forecast for the Actuarial Department, encompassing both new business and in-force portfolios, and addressing both STAT and GAAP perspectives. Collaborate with leadership across all facets of the valuation process to ensure efficient, consistent, and well-controlled forecast reporting, while delivering valuable insights to management.

    Accountabilities:

    + Ensure the delivery of timely and accurate CoF Forecast results by:

    + Collaborating with New Business, STAT, and GAAP reporting teams to build CoF Forecast results via indirect relationships

    + Applying a continuous improvement mindset to enhance processes.

    + Collaborating to standardize and automate the CoF Forecast process.

    + Collaborating to research, manage, and improve all aspects of the CoF forecast.

    + Provide Athene management with clear, data-driven insights by:

    + Explaining quarter-over-quarter changes and analyzing deviations from expected results.

    + Engage with key stakeholders in the close process to create a holistic view of results and uncover valuable insights.

    Qualifications and Experience:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, MIS, Business Analytics or experience commensurate of a degree in these fields.

    + ASA required or FSA preferred.

    + 5+ years of life/annuity industry required.

    + 2+ years of GAAP / STAT reporting preferred.

    + Proven indirect leadership experience.

    + Knowledge of life/annuity products, financial markets, and actuarial finance preferred.

    + Experience in Python, SAS, SQL or another programming language is required.

    + Experience in MS Office (Excel, VBA, Outlook, Word etc.)

    + Strong organizational, communication skills and the ability to develop working relationships beyond direct lines of reports.

     

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