Sr. Actuarial Technician, Modeling

Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company • Des Moines, IA

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Actuarial Technician is a key member of the Actuarial Modeling team that delivers on some of its responsibilities, including model development and the execution of corresponding controls and other governance activities around that process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, ideally in Actuarial Science, IT, Math / Statistics or other related technical field
• 2-4 years of experience in financial services industry
• Experience supporting an organization’s actuarial function preferred
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, including the ability to quickly and effectively learn new concepts and technical tools, including the Moody’s actuarial modeling platform AXIS and Sharepoint
• Ability to adapt rapidly and thrive in a quickly evolving and dynamic work environment
• Project management skills, including staying on top of and managing expectations for multiple projects of varying priorities and timelines
• Takes ownership for responsibilities, with attention to detail demonstrated through high quality of work product
• Team player prioritizing meeting group objectives, demonstrated by seeking opportunities to support other important team activities
• Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative, including a continuous desire to enhance tools and processes through challenging the status quo
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Access preferred
• Some travel required (less than 10%)

Responsibilities

• Proficient in the use of tools used by the Actuarial Modeling team, including the Moody’s AXIS modeling platform and the specific implementation of F&G models within this platform; Excel and Alteryx are other common tools used by this team.
• Proficient in understanding the operational mechanics of F&G products and applicable reinsurance, and their implications to their modeling
• Proficient in basic actuarial concepts demonstrated by effectively supporting actuaries within the team in their job functions, in conjunction with being able to contribute to and enhance existing model documentation
• Develops and maintains these tools and models
• Assists in governance and controls activities related to model change management, including updating or otherwise enhancing model documentation
• Validates and analyzes model results
• Collaborates within the respective team, as well as with key upstream and downstream stakeholders
• Perform other functions, duties and projects as assigned
• Regular and punctual attendance

What This Job Offers

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