Actuary Specialist, Asset Modeling

Job Profile Summary

Critical actuarial modeling role to support asset modeling development, and execution in Moody’s AXIS or MG-ALFA. Provide valuation, forecasting, pricing, and risk management support. Provide technical expertise to modeling methodologies, assist implementation of complex asset types and investment strategies, oversee annual asset adequacy testing, and mentor team members. This role offers great visibility to senior leadership, opportunities for career growth, and flexible work arrangements.

Reports to:

AVP, Risk Modeling and Capital Management Leader.

• Support developing and enhancing asset data processes to enable efficient modeling of those assets for production and ad‑hoc analysis.
• Support the asset modeling function, translating strategic priorities into operational reality; align communication, accountabilities, resource capabilities, and internal processes to ensure measurable and sustainable results.
• Support implementation of complex asset types (structured securities, hybrid securities), investment/reinvestment strategies, cash flow behaviors, and regulations in Moody’s AXIS and MG-ALFA.
• Execute QE asset model staging for production, for multiple lines of business.
• Drive asset modeling for annual asset adequacy tests (AAT).

• Adequate Moody’s AXIS and/or MG-ALFA modeling skills with good understanding of asset modules, fund level assumptions, and reinvestment switches/options.
• Basic understanding of all investment asset types.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language for quantitative analysis (Python, R, MATLAB, SQL, etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication skills; able to articulate complex modeling concepts to senior leaders.

• 3 years of relevant asset modeling experience.
• Working towards FSA Designation.

Note:

This role does not qualify for employer‑sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program.

Location:

Columbus, Ohio. Internal Compensation Grade: F4. #LI-KD1.

Does you have the desire to play a critical role in driving data‑based business outcomes? We serve members and drive business outcomes using data. Risk Analytics professionals play a key role in redefining quantitative data analysis into meaningful insights that drive business results. The Specialist works on various risk analytics projects to solve diverse business problems, building a foundation of business understanding and relationships.

Experience with quantitative analytics and the ability to clearly articulate solutions is essential.

• Understands and assesses key needs and is responsible for developing the appropriate quantitative modeling solutions.
• Collaborates with departments across the organization to support strategic goals, objectives, and initiatives.
• Builds risk analytic solutions for business problems through collaboration and driving expectations.
• Collaborates with partners and teammates to ensure that consistent model assumptions, processes and outputs are well understood and modeling standard methodologies are upheld.
• Crafts clear and concise summaries of findings and recommendations with support. Uses impactful storylines and data visualization for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Develops, tests, implements, and administers sophisticated quantitative modeling processes and tools.
• Evaluates and ranks quantitative solutions to business problems.
• Communicates the key benefits and limitations of sophisticated modeling tools for business applications.
• Works across teams to ensure governance of modeling tools is applied consistently.

Reports to Risk/Actuarial Leader.

Undergraduate studies in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, mathematics, or related field required. Graduate studies or advanced degree highly desirable. Progress toward FCAS, FSA, CQF, CFA or similar preferred.

Three or more years of related work experience in financial risk modeling or actuarial functions.