Nationwide FinancialĀ is seeking a talented and experiencedĀ Senior Actuary, Annuities ValuationĀ to lead a small team within our Variable Annuity (VA) business. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage and contribute to a key product line within our organization.
About the Role:
Management & Leadership:Ā Lead and mentor a team of actuarial professionals, providing guidance and support in their day-to-day activities.
Variable Annuity Expertise:Ā Focus on our largest earning segment, the variable annuity line of business, including RILA products.
Technical Skills:Ā Utilize technical skills and actuarial expertise to contribute to valuation requirements, documentation, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage a small team of actuarial professionals.
Oversee valuation calculations, including Principal Based Reserves, for variable and RILA annuities.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.
Ideal Candidate:
FSA designation required.
6+ years of actuarial experience.
Experience with annuity products or valuation.
Management experience preferred.
Strong technical skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Additional Information:
This role can be fully remote.
This position will be staffed at the internal H5 pay band or lower depending on the qualifications of the candidate.
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Job Description Summary
Our Nationwide Financial Actuarial team members have opportunities to use state-of-the-art tools, are encouraged to innovate and learn to master actuarial methodologies. If this sounds like a place you could thrive, then we want to know more about you!Job Description
Provides strategic direction and knowledge for the compilation, categorization and analysis of data and financial reporting and analysis.
Constructs sophisticated testing tools and analyzes product calculations.
Leads, provides expertise and builds strategies for pricing and implementation of products.
Constructs, maintains and completes Actuarial, Projection & Valuation Models.
Analyzes risks and reinsurance for lines of business.
Establishes reserves and other valuation items under multiple accounting regimes (statutory, GAAP and tax) for products.
Builds cohesive presentations, communication strategies and recommendations of actuarial findings that are suitable for technical and non-technical audiences at the OCFO leadership level.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Reporting Relationships: Reports to Actuarial leader.
Education: Undergraduate degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics or similar background requiring modeling, programming, or quantitative analysis.
License/Certification/Designation: FSA required. PLEASE REFER TO THE NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY ACTUARIAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Experience: Typically, at least eight years of actuarial experience.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Experienced knowledge of actuarial business functions, statistical methods of analysis, actuarial models, actuarial software and databases; knowledge of company operations, products, systems and actuarial methodologies. Knowledge of industry and regulatory practices is vital. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (including VBA within Access and Excel), analytical software (such as tableau) and programming languages. Proficient level of organizational agility, influencing skills, strategic agility, inspiring others, business perspective and accounting. Mastery level of perspective, problem solving, customer focus, dealing with ambiguity, drive for results, analysis, learning.
Other criteria, including leadership skills, capabilities and experiences may take precedence.
Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring managerās leader and Human Resources Business Partner.
Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.
Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not eligible)
Working Conditions: Normal office environment.
ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.
We currently anticipate accepting applications until 03/17/2026. However, we encourage early submissions, as the posting may close sooner if a strong candidate slate is identified before the deadline.Benefits
We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage,Ā paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.
Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.
This position could be filled within any of the lower 48 U.S. states.#actuarialSmoke-Free Iowa Statement: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, its affiliates and subsidiaries comply with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on or around company premises as well as company issued vehicles. The company offers designated smoking areas in which smoking is permitted at each individual location. The Act prohibits retaliation for reporting complaints or violations. For more information on the Iowa Smokefree Air Act, individuals may contact the Smokefree Air Act Helpline at 888-944-2247.NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES:
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