AVP, Actuarial Valuation

Americo Financial Life and Annuity • Kansas City, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Americo is seeking an experienced, results-driven actuarial leader to oversee valuation and financial reporting functions across its life and annuity portfolio. The role leads quarterly valuation processes, supports accurate GAAP and statutory reporting, and guides the development and governance of the Prophet 360 modeling environment. It is fully in-office in downtown Kansas City, Missouri.

The position combines hands-on valuation and reporting work with team leadership, model oversight, assumption setting, and cross-functional collaboration. The successful candidate will help strengthen controls, audit readiness, process automation, and collaboration within the actuarial team.

Requirements

• Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA).
• 8 to 15 years of actuarial experience, including management or team leadership in valuation or financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and Statutory valuation frameworks and actuarial guidelines, including LDTI.
• Hands-on experience with Prophet 360 or comparable actuarial modeling software such as MG-ALFA.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively with cross-functional partners.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with SQL or Python.

Responsibilities

• Lead quarter-end valuation and financial reporting processes under GAAP and Statutory accounting standards.
• Oversee and mentor actuarial associates responsible for valuation, reporting, and related analysis.
• Maintain, validate, and enhance Prophet 360 models used for valuation and financial reporting of life and annuity products.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of reserves, assumptions, 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 GAAP LDTI and statutory reporting updates.
• Provide leadership in assumption setting, experience studies, and methodology documentation.
• Contribute to initiatives that improve efficiency, governance, and cross-functional collaboration within the actuarial team.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base salary, target bonus, and potential sign-on incentive.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Support for continuing professional development and actuarial education.
• Paid training and development opportunities.
• Paid time off, with new hires accruing over three weeks annually and receiving 11 paid company holidays.
• Maternity leave program.
• Paid short-term and long-term disability.
• FSA or HSA accounts.
• Subsidies supporting health and fitness goals through vendor partnerships.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free parking near the downtown offices.
• Company-sponsored social events and opportunities to participate in community giving and volunteering.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed