Actuarial Sr Analyst

Company: Securian Financial Group Careers
Location: Champlin
Posted on: November 20, 2023

Job Description:

Overview:

If you want to be an actuary, this is the place to get you started on our Affinity Solutions Actuarial Team. Bring your curiosity, flexibility, creativity, self-motivation, detail orientation, and technical brilliance to work with our seasoned actuaries on projects that add value and make a significant impact on our business.

In this position you will have the opportunity to support the key functions of a solutions group including, financial reporting and analytics, pricing and product development, and risk management. This role will get the opportunity to collaborate with other product development staff and teams within Affinity.

*This position is part of the Actuarial exam-taking path. At Securian Financial the internal title for this position is Actuarial Sr Analyst or Actuarial Consultant. The title and salary will be determined based on experience and exam progress

Responsibilities include:

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Support the quarterly valuation process and analysis of financial results.
  
• Support Goals and Plans through process improvement and development of financial projections for Affinity Solutions products.
  
• Produce monthly/quarterly/annual reporting for Affinity Solutions leadership.
  Product Pricing and Development
  • Support and provide leadership in both the development of and enhancement to Affinity Solutions products.
    
  • Collaborate with internal teams in creating risk appropriate innovative pricing.
    Support other actuarial and solutions group functions, such as:
    • Assist data and analytics efforts to support and drive data driven decision making, coordinating with Enterprise Data and Analytics, as appropriate.
      
    • Participate in annual experience and product studies in support of assumption-setting and in force management.
      
    • Collaborate on actuarial modeling in support of Asset Adequacy testing and embedded value.
      Qualifications:
      • Actuarial student or ASA designation.
        
      • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills along with curiosity and initiative necessary to analyze product designs, risk, and other project results.
        
      • Solid technical aptitude with the ability to learn and use a variety of tools.
        
      • Written, oral and interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact with management, actuarial, ET, underwriting and distribution associates.
        
      • Understanding of implications and appropriate balance between market competitive position, regulatory constraints, system capabilities, profitability, and risk appetite.
        
      • Self-motivated and flexible; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
        
      • Ability to operate effectively with ambiguity, including situations where no previous groundwork is established.
        
      • Developed organizational skills with attention to details along with the ability to prioritize multiple projects.
        Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes) you'll join us 2-3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules. When working in our offices at least two days per week isn't feasible (vacations, illness, travel, etc.), an eight day per month standard is an option.
        
        Physical Job Requirements:
        • Ability to utilize keyboard, mouse and computer for up to 8 hours per day
          
        • Ability to utilize telephone for 2-4 hours per day.
          The physical job requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of jobs.
          
          Securian Financial has been around for 140 years. We're committed to giving back to our community, donating 15,000 employee volunteer hours this past year. We also provide extensive resources to our employees for professional development and growth and a number of diverse professional and social opportunities throughout the company. There's a reason our employees have voted us as a best place to work year after year! In addition:
          
          • Generous paid time off. We want you to take time off for whatever matters most to you!
          • Tuition reimbursement program. We value continuous learning at Securian!
          • Company-funded pension plan as well as 401K retirement plan - great resources to secure your financial future.
          • Continuous opportunities for new challenges.
          • Variety of health plan options as well as dental and vision plans.
          • Paid maternity/paternity leaves.
            Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at Employment@Securian.com, by telephone 651-655-5522 (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).
            
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