Actuary - Financial Projection Modeling (Modeling Center of Excellence)

• Serve as the SME for Prophet or GGY Axis actuarial models including architecture coding standards assumptions implementation and performance optimization.
• Design build and enhance actuarial projection models supporting forecasting capital planning ALM stress testing and management reporting.
• Execute model runs across GAAP Statutory and economic bases; validate results and investigate drivers and variances.
• Troubleshoot complex modeling issues and support post-production and ad-hoc model requests.

• Implement and maintain modeling governance standards including documentation version control testing audit trails and reproducible execution.
• Partner with Assumptions and Experience Studies teams to implement approved assumption changes and quantify impacts.
• Perform model testing regression testing UAT support and model validation activities.
• Support model governance and model risk management including documentation of methodologies controls and limitations

• Collaborate with FP&A Valuation ERM Treasury Investment Management and Technology teams to translate business needs into modeling solutions.
• Act as a trusted advisor on model capabilities limitations and appropriate use of outputs.
• Partner with Enterprise Technology teams on Prophet system maintenance access infrastructure and scalability initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics Actuarial Science Finance Computer/Data Science or a related discipline
• 5+ years of progressive actuarial experience within insurance risk or financial services
• ASA Designation
• 2+ years using actuarial projection platforms such as FIS Prophet GGY AXIS or comparable tools
• 3+ years of experience supporting life insurance or annuity products
• 2+ years of experience producing validating and analyzing projections across GAAP Statutory and economic bases
• 2+ years' experience in programming languages such as Python R or Java

• FSA designation
• Experience with C++
• Exposure to actuarial projection methodologies
• Experience supporting enterprise use cases such as forecasting capital planning ALM or ERM
• Familiarity with modeling governance frameworks model risk management and audit expectations
• Experience with cloud-based or high-performance actuarial computing environments
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a matrixed cross-functional team environment

• Clear areas of ownership and accountability with work that connects directly to company and customer outcomes
• A collaborative environment where perspectives are welcomed
• Access to learning development and internal networks that support continuous growth and skill-building over time
• Employee-led communities and forums that foster connection learning and inclusion across the organization
• A culture grounded in integrity responsibility and stewardship-supported by a company with a strong legacy and a future-focused mindset

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