Manager, Annuity Modeling

Job Family

Treasury, Capital Management and Asset Liability Management

Build and analyze sophisticated models for insurance products, investments and/or portfolios to increase company risk adjusted returns. Leverage advanced knowledge of actuarial, financial, statistical, data science and balance sheet modeling analytics to develop, test and validate models for various functions within the company.

• Lead modeling activities on various insurance liabilities, fixed‑income assets and derivatives in actuarial systems, including AXIS/ALFA/MoSes.
• Model and quantify risks including equity and interest rate sensitivities, cash flow variability, credit, alternative investment, or liquidity risks.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders from business line valuation, ALM, risk management, and financial/risk reporting etc.
• Embrace new technologies to improve workflows.
• Gather and analyze market data, calculate hedge program or portfolio statistics and develop/use models to simulate financial reporting processes.
• Serve as a company‑wide expert in multiple specialties.
• Act as subject‑matter resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Apply and integrate statistical, mathematical, predictive modeling and business analysis skills to manage and manipulate complex high volume data from a variety of sources.
• Lead multiple projects, with accountability for ongoing activities and objectives.
• Review the work of others, providing direction and insight on research solutions to problems presented.
• Manage advanced research projects.
• Interpret internal or external issues and recommend solutions/best practices.
• Solve complex problems; take a broad perspective to identify solutions.
• Build efficient models and processes.
• Apply judgment to modeling choices in a defensible manner.
• Assess the materiality of various modeling and data choices.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical/quantitative discipline such as statistics, math, actuarial science, computer science, economics, engineering, or a related business field such as finance.
• Eight years of modeling experience (or six with Master’s degree) with expert knowledge in VA/FIA/RILA, asset valuation or derivatives modeling.
• Five years of experience in advanced programming or actuarial systems customization.
• Familiarity with asset liability management practices.
• Good understanding of investment and finance concepts to creatively solve analytical problems.
• Leadership skills to manage teams and projects.

• Advanced degree.
• Insurance or asset/derivatives modeling experience.
• Actuarial Science background.
• Experience with database design and usage.
• Product knowledge with VA/FIA/RILA.
• Programming skills with Python/C++/VBA.

• Hybrid office environment (3 days per week):
  Baltimore/Cedar Rapids/Denver/Philadelphia.

• The salary for this position generally ranges between $136,000 - $160,000 annually.
• Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an annual bonus based on the company’s bonus plan/individual performance.

A comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well‑being of employees.

• Competitive pay & bonus for eligible employees.
• Pension plan.
• 401(k) match.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Disability, medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Paid time off, holidays, parental leave, adoption assistance, employee assistance program, back‑up care, volunteer PTO, matching gifts, ERGs, inclusion and diversity programs, employee recognition, referral bonuses.

Transamerica is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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