Actuarial Associate

Americo Financial Life and Annuity•Kansas City, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Americo is seeking an experienced, results-driven actuarial modeler to lead modeling functions across its life and annuity portfolio. The role is intended for an ASA or FSA with modeling experience and involves hands-on financial reporting, model governance, and team leadership. The position oversees model development for planning, cash flow testing, principles-based reserving, asset liability matching (ALM), and enterprise risk management (ERM), and helps evolve Americo’s Prophet 360 modeling environment. It is fully in-office in downtown Kansas City, Missouri.

Requirements

Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) or Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA).
At least 5 years of actuarial experience, including management or team leadership in valuation or financial reporting.
Hands-on experience with Prophet 360 or comparable actuarial modeling software such as MG-ALFA.
Proficiency in Excel.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to balance hands-on work with strategic oversight of key actuarial functions.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with SQL or Python.
Prior involvement in corporate transformation projects or model conversions, such as Prophet 360.

Responsibilities

Lead model development efforts to support actuarial projections.
Maintain, validate, and enhance Prophet 360 models used to project life and annuity products.
Ensure the integrity and accuracy of reserves, projections, and model results through validation and controls.
Collaborate with Finance, Risk, and IT to support audit readiness, process automation, and model governance.
Monitor and interpret regulatory changes affecting valuation, including principles-based reserves, GAAP LDTI, and statutory reporting updates.
Provide leadership in assumption setting, experience studies, and methodology documentation.
Contribute to strategic initiatives that improve efficiency, governance, and cross-functional collaboration within the actuarial team.
Mentor actuarial associates or interns responsible for valuation, reporting, and related analysis.

Benefits

Competitive pay and a bonus program offered to all associates.
Comprehensive paid training 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.
Comprehensive health and life insurance options, including FSA or HSA accounts.
Subsidies supporting health and fitness goals through vendor partnerships.
401(k) with company match.
Tuition reimbursement.
Opportunities to volunteer and support local organizations.
Company events and activities.
Complimentary paid parking near the downtown offices.