Sr. Actuary – Annuity Modeling; REMOTE

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Actuary to join the NF Annuity Modeling Team. The role involves model development and maintenance supporting all major actuarial functions including valuation, forecasting, pricing, cash flow testing and risk management. The Senior Actuary will provide technical expertise, lead the team, and work with Moody’s AXIS to ensure model integrity and compliance with enterprise risk standards.

Senior Director

• Assist the Annuities Model Lead with setting the team’s vision and translating strategic priorities into operational reality.
• Lead the team through the implementation of new functionality, products or regulations in Moody’s AXIS across multiple lines of business.
• Oversee the QE/YE production process for multiple applications and lines of business.
• Assist actuarial internal customers with Moody’s AXIS modeling needs.
• Work closely with Moody’s to learn about and implement their latest AXIS developments into our environment.
• Partner with Data and Technology teams on requirements and controls for model inputs.
• Ensure the team’s adherence to model risk management standards, including documentation, testing frameworks, and governance artefacts.
• Build cohesive presentations, communication strategies and recommendations of actuarial findings suitable for technical and non‑technical audiences at the leadership level.
• Manage 3‑4 actuarial associates.

• Ability to connect associates to the enterprise vision and help them understand how they support the company’s overall success.
• Comfort leading through ambiguity and regulatory change; ability to create structure and next steps for the team.
• Passionate about leading by example and coaching associates to discover insights on their own.
• Experience in coaching and developing associates, including giving feedback and identifying stretch opportunities.

• Undergraduate degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics or a related field requiring modeling, programming or quantitative analysis.
• At least 8 years of relevant actuarial experience, with a minimum of 5 years at FSA level.
• At least 3 years of experience managing a team.
• Modeling expertise:
  Moody’s AXIS actuarial software.
• Product knowledge:
  Variable or Indexed Annuities.
• Application knowledge:
  Proficient in statutory and GAAP valuation and forecasting, pricing, cash flow testing and risk management.
• Technical skills:
  Proficient in Microsoft Office, SQL and Python.
• Proficient level of organizational agility, influencing skills, strategic agility, inspiring others, and business perspective.
• Mastery level of problem solving, customer focus, dealing with ambiguity, drive for results, analysis and learning.

FSA required. Please refer to the Nationwide Life Insurance Company Actuarial Development Program for additional information.

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National salary range for Senior Actuary, NF: $ – $. Expected starting salary range: $ – $.