Actuarial Analyst II

Americo Financial Life and Annuity • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

Americo is hiring an Actuarial Analyst II to provide actuarial support while developing a working knowledge of actuarial and company systems. The position requires learning the actuarial Code of Professional Conduct and studying for Society of Actuaries examinations. The analyst supports the Actuarial department and other functional areas, with an emphasis on accuracy and efficiency, and develops an understanding of the purpose and desired outcome of assigned work.

The role involves working with actuarial assumptions, data, and models; validating data and model outputs; performing analysis; and presenting results for peer review and presentation. The analyst is expected to build technical skills and use actuarial models, making changes with manager support.

Americo is a life insurance and annuity company. The company describes competitive pay and a bonus program, paid training and development opportunities, paid time off and holidays, maternity leave, disability coverage, health and life insurance options, retirement matching, tuition reimbursement, community involvement, social events, and complimentary paid parking near its downtown Kansas City offices.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree.
• General knowledge of the life insurance industry and practices, actuarial guidelines, the Code of Professional Conduct, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of insurance products, actuarial software, and administrative systems.
• Ability to solve problems, analyze data, and reconcile results.
• Communication, people, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Study for and pass Society of Actuaries examinations; become familiar with actuarial standards of practice and regulations; and develop technical skills.
• Develop a general understanding of actuarial assumptions and their correct use.
• Obtain data needed to support work, validate data integrity, and perform necessary analysis.
• Present results effectively for peer review and presentation.
• Develop a fundamental understanding of actuarial models, including their inputs and calculations.
• Use actuarial models effectively and make changes with manager support.
• Validate model output and assess its appropriateness.
• Provide support to the Actuarial department and other functional areas, focusing on accuracy and efficiency.
• Understand why requested support is needed and the intended end goal.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and a bonus program.
• Paid training program and career development opportunities.
• Paid time off that accrues monthly and increases with tenure; new hires earn over three weeks annually.
• 11 paid company holidays.
• Maternity leave program.
• Paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Health and life insurance options, including FSA or HSA accounts.
• Health and fitness subsidies through vendor partnerships.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunities to volunteer and participate in community giving.
• Company social events and activities.
• Complimentary paid parking near the Americo offices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level