Senior Actuarial Analyst

Job Title:

Senior Actuarial Analyst

Employer:

A-CAP Services LLC

Department:
Finance - Actuarial

Reports To:

Chief Actuary

Location:

Onsite in Des Moines, IA

A-CAP has an immediate opening for a self‑motivated, resourceful, and well‑organized candidate to join the team as a Senior Actuarial Analyst. The focus will include Experience Studies, Reserving, Reporting, Data Analysis and Modeling for annuities and life insurance products. The role offers direct exposure to each of the group’s insurance operating companies and close interaction with the company’s management team, with scope for tremendous growth as A-CAP expands its business.

• Perform annuity & life insurance modeling, including enhancements using GGY AXIS.
• Support reserving and reporting activities.
• Assist with reinsurance administration and reporting.
• Perform data analysis.
• Support pricing as needed.
• Support subsidiary insurance companies’ other core actuarial functions (valuation, cash flow testing, pro‑forma/business planning, risk management, etc.) with opportunities to rotate on a short‑term basis.
• Work closely with key stakeholders.
• Support additional actuarial projects as needed.

• Participate in a student program while working in assumption setting.
• Work on high‑profile projects with senior decision‑makers and external vendors.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, actuarial science, or related field with 3+ years of actuarial experience.
• Two or more exams passed toward the ASA/FSA designation.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office Suite and GGY AXIS (or similar actuarial software). Tech‑savvy is a plus.
• Experience with annuity or life products and relevant actuarial work (Experience Studies, Reserving, Pricing, Modeling, etc.).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to communicate professionally and concisely, both verbally and written.
• Ability to work independently in an opportunity‑rich, dynamic environment with a steep learning curve.

• Experience with asset modeling, cash flow testing & reinsurance, particularly for fixed annuity products.
• Experience with pre‑need and/or final expense life insurance products.
• Experience with US Statutory and/or GAAP financial reporting.

• Competitive compensation programs
• Employer‑sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid life & AD&D insurance (for employees and families)
• Paid disability insurance (STD + LTD)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary supplemental insurance
• Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with employer match
• Other benefits and perks

This is a full‑time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 40 hours weekly, or as otherwise arranged with the manager of the department.

A-CAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Know Your Rights poster.

All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. To request an accommodation, contact  and we will make every effort to respond within 48 business hours.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.