Actuarial Assistant

Job Summary

The Actuarial Assistant is responsible for providing expert actuarial advice/support. This position will collaborate with other actuaries and professionals throughout F&G and is expected to generate charts, models, tables and other tools to represent their conclusions and present those at meetings and explain complex information in a way others can understand. This position is a part of the Actuarial Education Program and provides exam support and rotation opportunities if desired by the candidate.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyze results demonstrating knowledge of actuarial concepts and processes.
• Prepare and maintain models & reports, as well as participation in reconciliation with results.
• Assist in developing answers to business questions through data.
• Complete ad hoc projects as assigned on a timely basis.
• The duties of this position vary depending on the actuarial team but could also include:
  • Support the monthly financial close process to calculate and validate Statutory, GAAP, and tax reserves and assist with financial statement preparation
  • Support the maintenance of the pricing models and assist in pricing of life or annuity products
  • Support the development and production of various experience studies used by the Company
  • Support the production of cash flow testing and other projection related tasks, including sensitivity tests and risk based capital projections

Supervisory Responsibilities: This role does not have formal people leadership responsibilities but may provide guidance, mentorship, or subject matter expertise to others.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Ability to learn and utilize actuarial software systems
• Must be extremely detail oriented, analytical and be able handle multiple projects
• Strong problem-solving skills that include advanced analytical and reasoning abilities
• Demonstrate ability to apply actuarial principles to complex situations
• Team player who has the ability to function as a key member of a small group
• Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and is able to operate efficiently in unpredictable and challenging project environments
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or related technical field

Years of Experience

• Less than 1 year of relevant experience with an actuarial internship preferred
• 1+ actuarial exams passed preferred with an interest in pursuing FSA
• Prior experience with modeling software preferred

Other Requirements

• This position primarily involves sedentary work, requiring long periods of sitting, regular use of a computer, and occasional standing or walking, with reasonable accommodations available.
• Perform other functions, duties and projects as assigned
• Regular and punctual attendance

Ability to travel up to: 5% of the time

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Additional Information

Work Environments

F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements. During the hiring process, you’ll work with your leader to decide what works best for your role.

F&G complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for F&G.  If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact talentacquisition@fglife.com.

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About F&G

Since 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) has offered annuity and life insurance products to those who are seeking security in retirement and protection during life’s unexpected events.

As a national Top Workplace1, an Iowa Top Workplace2 and a proud equal opportunity employer, F&G team members are empowered, collaborative, dynamic and authentic. We believe that by embracing these values, we will continue to build and strengthen the company while continuing to be a great place to work.

1 Top Workplaces USA 2022 – 2023

2 Des Moines Register Top Workplaces 2018 – 2022

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