Des Moines, Iowa, United States Employment

American National is hiring an Actuarial Valuation - AVP and Actuary

About the Role

American National (Anico) is looking for an Actuarial Valuation - AVP and Actuary to lead key transformation initiatives. This role requires a seasoned leader with deep expertise in AXIS modeling and annuity products to drive the future of valuation and risk management.

What You'll Do

  • Lead the investigation, development, and implementation of Principles Based Reserves
  • Communicate with key stakeholders, including auditors, regulators, and internal teams, about regulatory changes
  • Become the team expert in Annuity Valuation changes
  • Challenge the status quo and push improvements with a long-term view
  • Work collaboratively with actuarial, finance, and technology teams
  • Build tools to produce, test, and review reserve movements
  • Independently seek out areas for improvement and implement solutions
  • Commit to self-study and investigation

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 10 to 12 years of relevant experience
  • Five to 10 years of supervisory/management experience
  • FSA designation
  • Demonstrated experience in actuarial valuation
  • Ability to present and explain results to senior management
  • Experience leading a team and collaborating with others
  • Proven insurance business knowledge
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary groups and all organizational levels
  • Ability to lead and develop an engaged, high performing team of actuaries

Nice to Have

  • Modeling experience, particularly with AXIS

Technical Stack

  • AXIS

Benefits & Compensation

  • Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
  • 401k plan
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Healthy work-life balance
  • Development opportunities
  • Casual dress code
  • Compensation is dependent upon many factors, including training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands

American National is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected categories.

Required Skills
AXISActuarial ValuationFSASupervisory ExperienceManagement Experience
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About company
American National

American National is an established, stable, and successful multi-line insurance corporation that has provided financial strength and a sense of security to employees, customers and business partners since 1905. It is a leading provider of financial products and services.

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Job Details
Department Finance and Accounting
Category other
Posted 14 days ago