Actuarial Associate

Athene • West Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

Launch an actuarial career on Athene's Experience Studies team. The role analyzes policyholder behavior and trends, supports actuarial assumption development, and contributes to business decisions. It offers hands-on experience with experience studies, quarterly assumption monitoring, assumption reviews and the annual unlocking process, while developing technical expertise and knowledge of annuity products. The associate will learn from experienced actuaries and progress toward the Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) designation. The role also uses analytical tools and emerging technologies to improve data analysis and recurring processes, including responsible use of AI-enabled tools with critical review and appropriate data protections.

Requirements

• Foundational knowledge of actuarial concepts, statistical analysis, or quantitative modeling through coursework, internships, projects, or relevant experience.
• Successful completion of at least one Society of Actuaries (SOA) exam and commitment to continued progress toward the ASA designation.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, attention to detail, and ability to interpret data, investigate discrepancies, and develop sound conclusions.
• Proficiency in Excel and interest in developing programming skills using Python, SAS, or similar tools.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, with curiosity, adaptability, creativity, ownership, openness to feedback, and interest in improving processes.
• Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to AI-enabled analytical tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and validate data, identify trends, and support policyholder experience studies that inform actuarial assumptions and business decisions.
• Support quarterly monitoring of actuarial assumptions by comparing actual experience with expectations, investigating differences, and communicating findings.
• Assist with assumption reviews, industry benchmarking, and the annual unlocking process, including analysis, documentation, and recommendations.
• Develop knowledge of Athene's annuity products, policyholder behavior, and factors influencing actuarial assumptions.
• Use Excel, Python, SAS, and emerging technologies to strengthen data analysis, automate recurring activities, and improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Explore AI-enabled tools for data validation, research, coding, and reporting; verify results and maintain appropriate data protections.

What This Job Offers

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