Associate Actuary - Actuarial Innovation

National Life · 8261 - 9182615

Pay: $121,875–$178,750/hr
Where: Addison, TX; Montpelier, VT
Posted: Jul 6

Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.

Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.

We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: Do good. Be good.

What you'd do

Advanced Actuarial Analytics and Financial Analysis
Develop and apply advanced actuarial analytics to support strategic initiatives, including targeted financial forecasting and analysis.
Analyze actuarial, financial, and operational results to identify drivers of performance, emerging trends, risks, and opportunities.
Translate complex actuarial and financial results into clear insights, recommendations, and executive-ready communications.
Collaborate with Valuation, MCoE, Finance, Risk, Product Development, and other stakeholders to design analytical approaches that address business needs.
Data Visualization and Decision Support
Develop dashboards, reports, and visual analytics to improve transparency into actuarial results, financial trends, model outputs, and key business metrics.
Convert complex data and model outputs into intuitive visualizations that support senior management decision-making.
AI Innovation and Technology Enablement
Identify opportunities to apply artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, and modern technology solutions to actuarial and financial processes.

What they want

Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA).
Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Data Science, Computer Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
Minimum 6 years of actuarial valuation and/or modeling experience.
In-depth understanding of life insurance and/or annuity products and features.
Strong actuarial knowledge, including experience with valuation, financial reporting, forecasting, or modeling.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex results and develop practical recommendations.
Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across functions, including actuarial, finance, risk, product, and technology teams.
Proficiency in actuarial modeling software (e.g., PolySystems, MG-ALFA, GGY-AXIS, etc.)
Proficiency in database software/systems (e.g., SQL, DataBricks, Microsoft Access, etc.)
Proven ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both actuarial and non-actuarial stakeholders.

What you get

Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!