Senior Actuary - ALM/Risk Management

A-CAP Services LLC • Des Moines, IA

92d

About The Position

Sentinel has an immediate opening for a self-motivated, resourceful, and well-organized candidate to join the team as a Senior Actuary with an initial focus on ALM, Asset Modeling, and Risk Management of annuities and life insurance. This opening will have direct exposure to each of the group’s insurance operating companies as well as close interaction with the company’s management team. The individual will have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of the company’s actuarial functions and will work closely with leadership from the finance and insurance teams. This role offers scope for tremendous growth as A-CAP continues to grow and expand its business. This is a rare opportunity for an actuary to contribute to both new business and in-force functions within a high-growth insurance organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, actuarial science, or related field with 5+ years of actuarial experience.
• ASA/FSA designation.
• Expert proficiency with MS Office Suite and GGY AXIS. Tech-savvy is a plus.
• Experience with annuity products and relevant actuarial work (ALM, valuation, risk management, etc.).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to communicate complex concepts in a professional and concise manner, both verbally and written.
• Comfort with a steep learning curve and motivation to work in an opportunity-rich, dynamic environment.
• Experience with asset modeling, cash flow testing & reinsurance, particularly for fixed annuity products, preferred.
• Experience with pre-need and/or final expense life insurance products, preferred.
• US Statutory and/or GAAP financial reporting experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• ALM, Hedging effectiveness studies
• Asset Modeling, Cash Flow Testing
• Risk management, risk reporting, risk policies, including ORSA & scenario analysis
• Experience studies, assumption setting
• Monitoring and analysis of asset performance
• Model enhancements using GGY AXIS
• Profitability metrics, analyses, and reporting
• Support subsidiary insurance companies’ core actuarial functions as needed (valuation, cash flow testing, pro-forma/business planning, risk management, etc.) with opportunities to rotate through various actuarial functions on a short-term basis.
• Other Actuarial projects as needed.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects with senior decision-makers that directly drive company growth; the role will have direct exposure to Senior Management including the Head of Life and Annuities, Chief Investment Officer, the Chief Actuary and the Chief Financial Officer.
• Work closely with key stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary/base pay
• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Life & AD&D Insurance (for employees and families)
• Paid Disability Insurance (STD + LTD)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays (13 scheduled in 2025)
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance policies
• Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with employer match
• And other benefits and perks!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees