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Wellabe Services Co
AVP Actuary Valuation & Modernization- Onsite-Des Moines, Iowa
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An Actuary calculates the financial costs of risk and uncertainty. Uses findings from statistical analysis and mathematical modeling to help businesses and clients minimize the cost of risk and develop business and investment strategies. Uses actuarial analysis of the probability and cost of natural disasters or accidents to develop insurance policies.
$127,674 / year median in Iowa
-2% projected decline
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AVP Actuary Valuation & Modernization- Onsite-Des Moines, Iowa Wellabe Services Co Des Moines, IA Job Details 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave 401(k) matching Volunteer time off Qualifications Internal controls Bachelor's degree Insurance regulation Data management Actuarial reserve calculation GAAP Valuation standards Industry knowledge of financial regulations Productivity software Insurance claims reserve management Statutory Accounting Principles Financial data analysis tools Technical Proficiency Cross-functional communication Data analysis software Full Job Description Wellabe is seeking an AVP Actuary Valuation & Modernization to join our team. This role provides leadership and direction to the actuarial function of the organization as it relates to establishing proper reserves for Wellabe companies and explaining financial results. Provides expertise and support for the annual audit and the quinquennial state exam. Oversees continuous improvement and modernization of actuarial processes. Ensures adherence to all departmental, regulatory, and actuarial guidelines for supported product lines. Core Responsibilities Oversees the preparation and interpretation of actuarial data and related formulae. Provides advice and counsel regarding complex actuarial situations. Ensures compliance with statutory reserve requirements. Directs monthly/quarterly/annual close for actuarial items, including valuation of reserves for all Wellabe entities and review of NAIC risk-based capital calculations. Supports financial reporting and analysis for management and the board. Ensures adherence to all MAR controls related to reserves. Maintains appropriate documentation of actuarial processes and work products. Drives automation and use of AI to improve actuarial and reporting processes. Build and lead a high performing team (approx. 3-5 actuarial professionals), overseeing workflow, providing feedback, fostering a positive work environment, developing staff, and hiring as needed. Collaborates with Accounting, Internal Audit, Risk, Modeling, and Data Asset Management to ensure accuracy and integrity of Finance work products. Partners with Finance/Legal on reinsurance accounting, treaty implementations, and related disclosures; ensures valuation consistency for ceded/assumed blocks. Provides thought leadership to the broader Finance organization. Qualifications Must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak to executive and board level officers in formal settings. Advanced actuarial skills on reserving, experience analysis, data management, and reporting. Advanced knowledge of insurance products, operations and existing regulations, awareness of legal, political, economic and environmental impacts on the insurance products and operations. Strong aptitude for understanding technical solutions and learning/utilizing tools. Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint). High ability to solve problems and work under pressure. Strong analytic and critical thinking skills backed by exceptional ability to articulate and defend complex ideas and strategies to non-technical audiences in order to assure maximum understanding and positive impact of ideas. Demonstrated success working in cross-functional collaborative teams and in working with senior management. Strong organizational skills with a drive for transparency and efficiency. 7+ years' actuarial experience with deep expertise in US statutory and US GAAP (LDTI) valuation, RBC, reserve governance, and controls. Experience with actuarial modeling software. Experience with