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Buffalo, New York, United States
Hybrid
At Securian Financial the internal title for this position is Actuarial Consultant or Actuarial Sr Analyst. The title and salary will be determined based on experience and applied skills.
Position Overview
This position is part of the Modeling Development Team in Enterprise Actuarial Services, a service-oriented function focusing on actuarial modeling needs across Securian. You will be part of cultivating a service mindset, seeking to understand and meet the needs of our internal customers. You will develop a deep understanding of actuarial modeling, across a variety of purposes for Individual Life products, to enable stakeholders across the enterprise.
Responsibilities below may be as (or move between) a developer or reviewer depending on the qualifications and experience of the individual in relation to the particular product and project.
Seek to understand our partners’ products, markets, responsibilities, and objectives.
Build targeted modeling expertise (e.g. Prophet) to support the development and maintenance of effective, efficient, and well governed models across various products and purposes.
Serve as a modeling liaison to our partners and help to advise and implement strategic initiatives.
Leverage modeling expertise and partner understanding to identify and enable opportunities for improved results, insights, and capabilities.
Evaluate and communicate the impacts of complex model changes to stakeholders and model users.
Contribute to a supportive team environment that emphasizes curiosity, collaboration, and experimentation.
Apply model coding and development standards to models while adhering to Securian’s Modeling Principles and relevant Actuarial Standards of Practice.
Qualifications:
If the responsibilities of this role are appealing to you, but if you don’t meet all the qualifications, don’t hesitate to apply! Our primary goal is to find the right person with a passionate interest for being successful in these responsibilities. We would rather have the passionate interest with a path to grow, than qualifications ready and a need to develop passion or interest!
Self-motivated and flexible; ability to work and learn independently and as part of a team.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills along with a willingness to experiment to get to the best solution.
Curiosity, creativity, and initiative to explore and work through complex or ambiguous topics.
Advanced technical aptitude with the ability to learn/use a variety of software/modeling tools, and the ability to learn complex subject matter.
Documentation and organizational skills with attention to details.
Preferred Qualifications:
ASA or FSA
Experience with actuarial modeling (Prophet preferred, but MG-ALFA or MoSes also valued)
Experience with Individual Life products Understanding of PBR, LDTI, financial reporting, and/or strategic planning
#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**
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 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.
Preferred Skills:
The estimated base pay range for this job is:
Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.
Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job – it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:
Paid time off:
Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian’s 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.
Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners and children – are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.
Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.
Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:
For more information regarding Securian’s benefits, please review our Benefits page.
This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.
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