Methodology Director

EQH • Charlotte, NC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Equitable, our power is in our people. We're individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. Those differences make us stronger as a team and a force for good in our communities. Here, you'll work with dynamic individuals, build your skills, and unleash new ways of working and thinking. Are you ready to join an organization that will help unlock your potential? This Methodology Director will be a key member reporting to the Bermuda Chief Actuary and Head of Strategic Initiatives. This person will (1) provide actuarial methodology analysis on GAAP and U.S. Statutory frameworks on new product initiatives and regulatory changes, (2) collaborate with other teams including valuation, model development, and assumption development for new life and annuity product development, (3) participate in industry, peer and consultant discussion calls related to regulatory changes and (4) work alongside our GAAP, U.S. Statutory and Bermuda EBS valuation leads to identify optimal Enterprise outcome on risk management. In Office Schedule: This team member will be working in the office 2-3 days per week. Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws. NOTE\: Equitable participates in the E-Verify program. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential job functions of this position, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or email us at [email protected] .

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistical, Economics and/or Actuarial Sciences
• FSA Designation
• 8+ years of actuarial experience
• Expertise in GAAP and U.S. Statutory or related reporting and accounting frameworks
• Familiarity with capital management
• Established written and oral communication; experience with participating in working groups in industry committees
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Statistics and Actuarial Modeling: Knowledge of statistical and actuarial modeling tools and techniques; ability to apply modeling processes and techniques to facilitate risk management decisions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AXIS
• Fixed annuities and variable annuities product features
• MCEV frameworks

Responsibilities

• Shape valuation methodology for new product launches and emerging regulatory reforms (VM-22, Reinsurance AAT, GOES, IMR, etc.)
• Review existing valuation methodology and serve as the SME internally
• Support valuation for product launches and regulatory reforms, coordinating with SMEs from valuation and model development where applicable to steer project towards completion
• Advocate on behalf of Equitable in regulatory reforms and present information on key regulatory initiatives both internally and externally
• Participate in industry working groups on emerging regulatory topics
• Support internal strategic initiatives including ALM, balance sheet management and assumption review through cross-functional collaboration

Benefits

• Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short-term incentive compensation opportunities.
• Eligibility for these programs depends on level and functional area of responsibility.
• For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.
• Equitable Total Rewards Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees