Manager, Modeling (Hybrid)

Transamerica • Philadelphia, PA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Build and analyze sophisticated models for insurance products using advanced knowledge of math and finance in support of ALM Portfolio goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical/quantitative discipline such as statistics, math, actuarial science, computer science, economics, engineering, or a related business field such as finance
• Eight years of modeling experience (or six with Master's degree) with expert knowledge in two or more products such as insurance liability, asset valuation, derivatives modeling, liquidity management, machine learning, or artificial intelligence
• Five years of experience in advanced programming
• Familiarity with asset liability management practices
• Good understanding of investment and finance concepts to creatively solve analytical problems
• Leadership skills to manage teams and projects

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (MSc/PhD) in a quantitative field
• Asset/derivatives modeling experience
• Math/Finance background
• Good programming skills (C++/Python)

Responsibilities

• Lead modeling activities on new and existing products using advanced financial and mathematical knowledge, technological skills, and expert judgement.
• Drive integration with existing tools sets and pipelines.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders from ALM, Risk Management, Pricing, and Financial/Risk Reporting, and Valuation.
• Serve as a company-wide expert in multiple specialties.
• Lead multiple projects, with accountability for ongoing activities and objectives.
• Review the work of others, provide direction and guidance.
• Manage advanced research projects.
• Innovate solutions.
• Champion new technologies.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Bonus for Eligible Employees
• Pension Plan
• 401k Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Career Training & Development Opportunities
• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
• Ten (10) paid holidays per year
• Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
• Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Back-Up Care Program
• PTO for Volunteer Hours
• Employee Matching Gifts Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Inclusion and Diversity Programs
• Employee Recognition Program
• Referral Bonus Programs

What This Job Offers

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