Actuary, Modeling

EquiTrust•West Des Moines, IA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

EquiTrust Life Insurance Company is a national carrier of competitive, client-friendly annuity products sold through a variety of distribution channels, including more than 20,000 independent agents and independent marketing organizations (IMOs). Since 2003, we have provided exceptional customer service to our clients by operating with integrity and passion. Our efforts are supported by a dedicated workforce who execute their responsibilities through teamwork and an entrepreneurial spirit. EquiTrust sells products nationwide and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with operations in West Des Moines, Iowa. As an Actuary, Modeling, you will play a key leadership role within Corporate Actuarial, managing and developing actuarial professionals while overseeing modeling and valuation activities for life and annuity products. You will collaborate closely with Finance, Investments, Accounting, Risk, and senior leadership to deliver accurate, compliant, and insightful actuarial results that support strategic business objectives. This role is well suited for an experienced actuary who enjoys mentoring others, improving processes, and applying sound actuarial judgment in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Analytics, or a related quantitative field
7+ years of actuarial experience, including modeling and valuation
Experience with life insurance and fixed indexed annuity products
FSA or ASA designation required
Strong actuarial modeling and quantitative analysis skills
Working knowledge of ALFA and actuarial valuation systems (e.g., ARCVAL)
Experience or exposure to programming/scripting tools such as VBA, SQL, or Python
Solid understanding of fixed indexed annuity and indexed life product features and risks
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making abilities
Effective written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively
Primarily sedentary role requiring extended computer use
Ability to communicate effectively in meetings and presentations
Occasional lifting of light materials (up to 20 lbs.)

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred
Additional professional certifications (CPA, CFA, FRM, etc.) a plus

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and support actuarial team members, including performance management, work allocation, and professional development
Oversee actuarial modeling and valuation activities for monthly, quarterly, and annual Statutory and Tax reporting
Drive cash flow testing, ALM analysis, and reserve analysis for life and annuity blocks
Lead the conversion and ongoing management of actuarial systems within an ALFA-based modeling platform
Establish and maintain controlled, well-documented processes for model development, testing, and governance
Enhance automation, analytics, and internal controls to improve efficiency, accuracy, and transparency
Partner with Investments, Accounting, Finance, and other stakeholders to support business and reporting needs
Support internal and external audits, regulatory inquiries, and governance committees
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and continuous-improvement–oriented team environment