Annuity Actuarial Finance Lead at Securian Financial Group

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Insurance, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Fellow of the Society of Actuaries designation (FSA) or equivalent credentials or experience
5+ years of annuity industry experience in finance, valuation, modeling, and/or product development
Experience with financial statements and the regulatory environment governing annuity products
Proven track record of analysis and critical thinking skills
Effective prioritization, project management and maximization of resources skills, including leading cross-functional teams and external consultants, to solve high-impact problems
Communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively explain concepts to both finance and non-finance personnel
Proven ability to develop, maintain, and leverage relationships to effectively collaborate with and influence stakeholders
Ability to balance analytical rigor with practical execution to meet evolving business demands
Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement (3 days per week in office if within commutable distance)

Responsibilities

Lead annuity financials
Lead analysis and explanation of key financial metrics for Individual Annuity quarterly and annual statements
Evaluate actual-to-expected experience on Individual Annuity interest, expense, and other margins
Collaborate with Valuation and Modeling centralized functions, and Financial Planning and Analysis function to support transparent, accurate, and unified financial calculations and reporting
Collaborate with Annuity Valuation and Product Development teams on the development and implementation of actuarial assumptions and inforce management decisions
Lead Annuity results for our financial forecasting and goal setting cycle (Goals and Plans)
Lead the development of annuity financial projections and supporting narratives for the annual Goals and Plans efforts
Provide sensitivities, projections, and other analysis to identify drivers of results and understand emergence of financials under different scenarios
Serve as subject matter expert on enterprise initiatives requiring individual annuity expertise
Communicate emerging trends to stakeholders and provide recommendations to drive results
Support ad hoc analysis for the Board, Executive Leadership, rating agencies, and other stakeholders
Collaborate with Product Development and other stakeholders on the monitoring and management supporting financial targets

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Actuarial AnalysisFinancial ModelingAnnuity ValuationFinancial ProjectionsExperience StudiesAssumption DevelopmentFinancial ForecastingInforce ManagementRisk AnalysisFinancial Reporting

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What qualifications are required for the Annuity Actuarial Finance Lead role?

Candidates must hold a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) designation or equivalent, have 5+ years of annuity industry experience in finance, valuation, modeling, and/or product development, experience with financial statements and the regulatory environment for annuity products, and a proven track record of analysis and critical thinking.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does the team structure look like for this position?

This position is within the Individual Solutions Finance team, which supports individual life and annuities by providing financial reporting, projections, and analysis; it involves collaboration with Valuation and Modeling, Financial Planning and Analysis, Annuity Valuation, and Product Development teams.

What makes a strong candidate stand out for this role?

A strong candidate is a strategic thought leader who combines actuarial precision with a business-minded approach, sees the big picture, and has expertise in annuity financials to drive insights and outcomes.