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Form of workAs a team member in the Finance and Internal Audit department at Nationwide, the opportunities are endless! You can grow and learn in diverse areas across many disciplines such as Advanced Analytics, Investments, Actuarial, Accounting, Risk Management, Critical Business Advisor and so much more. Let Nationwide help create your career journey!
As an Actuarial Senior Consultant, you’ll need to have detailed familiarity with business operations, systems, and actuarial methodologies. We’ll count on you to be adept at sophisticated actuarial techniques and work independently to combine advanced actuarial and business knowledge to provide high-level analysis. Additionally, you’ll provide consultation and recommendations on deliverables and maintain detailed documentation of actuarial models and analyses. You’ll work independently and may lead others.
For NY residents please review the following state law information: Notice of Employee Rights, Protections, and Obligations LS740 (ny.gov) Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. The national salary range for Sr Consultant, Actuarial - NF : $101,000.00-$209,000.00 The expected starting salary range for Sr Consultant, Actuarial - NF : $112,000.00 - $168,000.00
The role will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing Statutory, GAAP and Tax valuation processes for the VA annuity lines. This includes Variable Annuities, Registered Indexed Linked Annuities and In Plan Guarantees. This role will be heavily involved in coordinating with other teams (Modeling, QRM, Financial Reporting, Controllership etc.) to analyze and communicate valuation results to interested parties. This position is expected to grow and potentially go up to higher level in the future.
Additional responsibilities include supporting annual audits and regulatory requests as well as providing thought leadership and executional support around emerging regulations such as LDTI.
Preferred Skills Include:
- Valuation experience with annuities or similar financial products
- Experience with AXIS and SQL or similar programs/coding languages
- Leadership experience
This role can be staffed at the internal paybands of G5 or G4. This role can be fully remote.
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Job Description Summary
Our Nationwide Financial (NF) Actuarial team members have opportunities to use state-of-the-art tools, are encouraged to innovate and learn to master actuarial methodologies. If this sounds like a place you could thrive, then we want to know more about you!As an Actuarial Senior Consultant, you’ll need to have detailed familiarity with business operations, systems, and actuarial methodologies. We’ll count on you to be adept at sophisticated actuarial techniques and work independently to combine advanced actuarial and business knowledge to provide high-level analysis. Additionally, you’ll provide consultation and recommendations on deliverables and maintain detailed documentation of actuarial models and analyses. You’ll work independently and may lead others.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Compiles, categorizes, and analyzes sophisticated data sets.
- Builds complicated testing tools and conducts detailed analysis of product calculations.
- Constructs, maintains, and performs Actuarial, Projection, and Valuation Models.
- Builds financial reporting tools and completes analysis.
- Prices and implements products.
- Conducts complicated risk analysis.
- Establishes reserves and other valuation items under multiple accounting regimes (statutory, GAAP, and tax) for products.
- Performs reinsurance analysis and pricing.
- Crafts effective communication strategies and recommendations to leadership. Develops supporting documentation.
- Leads cross functional peer reviews to increase collaboration, ensure quality work, and drive innovation.
- Builds business relationships and leads cross functional communication with team members, customers, and business partners.
- Leads onboarding and training for new associates on standard work processes. Assists in creating new training materials.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Reporting Relationships: Reports to an Actuarial, Analytics, or Risk Management leader.
Typical Skills and Experiences:
Education: Undergraduate degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or similar background requiring modeling, programming, or quantitative analysis.
License/Certification/Designation: Generally attained ASA and is actively enrolled in the Actuarial Development Program; working towards FSA or recently attained FSA. PLEASE REFER TO THE NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY ACTUARIAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Experience: Typically, four to seven years of actuarial experience.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Proven knowledge of actuarial business functions, statistical methods of analysis, actuarial models, actuarial software and databases. Proficient in Microsoft Office products (including VBA within Access and Excel), analytical software (such as tableau) and programming languages. Should have basic competencies including: command skills, strategic agility, delegation, motivating others, business perspective, and accounting. Should have highly-developed competencies for: business understanding, problem solving, customer focus, dealing with ambiguity, drive for results, and learning ability.
Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.
Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and HR Business Partner.
Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.
Job Conditions:
Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)
Working Conditions: Normal office environment.
ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.
We currently anticipate accepting applications until 03/31/2024. However, we encourage early submissions, as the posting may close sooner if a strong candidate slate is identified before the deadline. Benefits
We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer,
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. Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.
This position could be filled within any of the lower 48 U.S. states. #actuarial Smoke-Free Iowa Statement: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, its affiliates and subsidiaries comply with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on or around company premises as well as company issued vehicles. The company offers designated smoking areas in which smoking is permitted at each individual location. The Act prohibits retaliation for reporting complaints or violations. For more information on the Iowa Smokefree Air Act, individuals may contact the Smokefree Air Act Helpline at 888-944-2247.For NY residents please review the following state law information: Notice of Employee Rights, Protections, and Obligations LS740 (ny.gov) Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. The national salary range for Sr Consultant, Actuarial - NF : $101,000.00-$209,000.00 The expected starting salary range for Sr Consultant, Actuarial - NF : $112,000.00 - $168,000.00
