Actuarial Modeling - Senior Analyst

Global Atlantic Financial Group Opportunities • Boston, MA

117d • $60,000 - $114,600

About The Position

This Senior Analyst position is in the Corporate Actuarial Department at Global Atlantic’s Boston or Des Moines office, reporting to the AVP, Actuarial Modeling. Key responsibilities will include the following: Assist with onboarding new deals to existing valuation modeling platform. Review and study deal related documents (liability assumptions, policy forms, reinsurance treaties, etc.). Perform due diligence to ensure documented requirements (product features, assumptions, etc.) are properly implemented in the interim AFM model by the Onboarding team. Build MG-ALFA model utilizing accurate product features, assumptions, and data. Perform model analysis and sensitivity analysis to validate model results to interim AFM model. Build various tools including model replication to support user acceptance. Facilitate model signoff by presenting model results and reconciliation with key stakeholders – pricing, valuation, etc. Support actuarial models in MG-ALFA for cash flow testing and other ALM purposes. Maintain and enhance models for product changes, modeling features, and assumption updates. Support financial reporting for US GAAP, US Statutory, and Bermuda EBS using newly developed valuation models. Leverage Excel, VBA or Python tools for data transformation, with uses in data implementation, model development, model validation, and model result analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or other related fields.
• Near ASA with 2+ years of experience in the life/annuity insurance industry.
• Direct experience with MG-ALFA or other actuarial modeling software is preferred.
• Self-starter and quick learner, being able to solve complex issues independently and in collaborative team settings.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, technical and analytical skills.
• Results-oriented, with ability to execute multiple high-priority items simultaneously.
• Ambition and desire to succeed by delivering quality and effective results.
• Ability to excel in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with onboarding new deals to existing valuation modeling platform.
• Review and study deal related documents (liability assumptions, policy forms, reinsurance treaties, etc.).
• Perform due diligence to ensure documented requirements (product features, assumptions, etc.) are properly implemented in the interim AFM model by the Onboarding team.
• Build MG-ALFA model utilizing accurate product features, assumptions, and data.
• Perform model analysis and sensitivity analysis to validate model results to interim AFM model.
• Build various tools including model replication to support user acceptance.
• Facilitate model signoff by presenting model results and reconciliation with key stakeholders – pricing, valuation, etc.
• Support actuarial models in MG-ALFA for cash flow testing and other ALM purposes.
• Maintain and enhance models for product changes, modeling features, and assumption updates.
• Support financial reporting for US GAAP, US Statutory, and Bermuda EBS using newly developed valuation models.
• Leverage Excel, VBA or Python tools for data transformation, with uses in data implementation, model development, model validation, and model result analysis.

Benefits

• Annual cash bonuses
• Long-term incentives (equity)
• Generous benefits including immediate vesting on employee contributions to a 401(k), as well as a company match on your contributions
• Sales incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees