Senior Actuary, Cash Flow Testing

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The Senior Actuary, Cash Flow Testing is responsible for leading critical asset adequacy analysis to ensure the long-term solvency of our organization. This role offers the opportunity to influence strategic decisions, collaborate across departments, and manage a high-performing team all while working on complex, rewarding challenges in the annuity space.

• Drive timely and accurate asset adequacy analysis for fixed indexed annuities and other annuity blocks, ensuring financial strength and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices to keep processes cutting-edge.
• Partner with Corporate Actuarial (valuation, modeling, FP&A, assumptions) and teams like Investments, Product, and Pricing to share insights and shape business strategy.
• Manage and mentor a diverse team of actuaries, fostering growth, engagement, and excellence.
• Serve as the go-to resource for cash flow testing frameworks.
• Work closely with Investments to model and validate asset cash flows and market values using MG‑ALFA.

Direct Reports:
Two (2) to three (3) actuarial associates, analysts and interns.
Indirect Reports: 0 to 1.

• Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive actuarial experience, including asset adequacy analysis.
• Prior experience with MG-ALFA or similar actuarial software.
• Prior experience leading cashflow testing is preferred.
• 4+ years of leadership experience preferred.

• FSA, MAAA or ASA, MAAA required.

• Deep knowledge of financial reporting, regulatory requirements, and ASOPs.
• Proficiency in modeling fixed indexed annuities under various jurisdictions (e.g., Bermuda) and capital models.
• Strong understanding of reinsurance transactions and asset-liability modeling.
• Advanced analytical and statistical skills, including Excel modeling.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage complex projects and a team under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills to present technical concepts to senior leadership and stakeholders.

At American Equity, our core values—Empowered, Passion, Integrity, and Caring—are more than words. They guide how we support one another and how we serve our clients every day.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Finance and Sales