Actuary, ALM Analytics

At American Equity Investment Life Holding Companywe offer leading annuity products that help empower our clients to fulfill their needs and wants in retirement. Our success comes from hiring high-energy individuals who embody the beliefs that drive our unique culture. We currently fund over half a million retirements nationwide, and have been headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, for over twenty-five years with satellite offices in Charlotte, NC and New York, NY.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Actuary, ALM Analytics, is responsible for serving the actuarial team in design and implementation of an ALM risk reporting platform and dashboard. This position is responsible for the timely reporting of risk metrics and conducting in-depth analyses. The incumbent also contributes to the development of actuarial asset and liability models, ensuring accurate records and validations are maintained.

Flexible (home/office) work schedule in Des Moines, Iowa.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads the development and enhancement of the ALM risk reporting framework.
• Executes monthly and quarterly ALM risk metric model projection runs.
• Ensures the timely and accurate preparation, validation, and delivery of ALM results.
• Create a dynamic and flexible risk metric dashboard to monitor and visualize risk profiles.
• Identifies underlying risk drivers, including market movements, policyholder behavior, and product features.
• Collaborates with Investment and Risk Management teams to enhance the risk reporting process and improve data flow and communication.
• Partners with IT to automate processes for greater efficiency.
• Assists in model development, testing, validation, controls, and documentation.
• Provides guidance, mentorship, and oversight to junior actuarial team members.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct Reports: None to One (1) actuarial associate, analyst or intern.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or a related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible actuarial experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with actuarial modeling software such as MG-ALFA or GGY-Axis is required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS:

• FSA

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Advanced experience with actuarial modeling software, particularly MG-ALFA.
• Strong knowledge of annuity products.
• Results-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex actuarial concepts clearly and concisely.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Ability to lead and prioritize projects for timely and successful delivery.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively with teammates and stakeholders.
• Capacity to handle pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

This description covers the major purpose and essential functions of the job. It is not intended to give all details or a step-by-step account of the way each task is to be performed. Employees may receive other job-related instructions and be required to perform other job-related work requested by their manager. All requirements are subject to possible modification to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.