Actuarial Business Analyst

Description

Posting

Title:

Actuarial Business Analyst

Location:

West Des Moines, Iowa (Mostly On-Site)

Employment Type:

Full-time

About Us:
Equi Trust Life Insurance Company is a national carrier of competitive, client-friendly annuity products sold through a variety of distribution channels, including more than 20,000 independent agents and independent marketing organizations (IMOs). Since 2003, we have provided exceptional customer service to our clients by operating with integrity and passion. Our efforts are supported by a dedicated workforce who execute their responsibilities through teamwork and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Equi Trust sells products nationwide and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with operations in West Des Moines, Iowa.

How You’ll Contribute: As an Actuarial Business Analyst, you will support product development, pricing, and product management initiatives for index annuities, fixed annuities, and life insurance products. This role works closely with Actuarial, IT, Product Management, and cross-functional business teams to translate business needs into system requirements, ensure successful project delivery, and align technology solutions with business goals. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about the insurance and financial services industry and bring strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to the team.

What You’ll Do:

Partner with the actuarial team to analyze and develop business and functional requirements for product-related projects

Serve as liaison between Actuarial and Technology teams

Develop testing criteria, prepare testing tools, and participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Attend ongoing Agile scrums to ensure progress and alignment

Create and maintain detailed project documentation

Prioritize actuarial system enhancements and production support tickets

Analyze existing business processes and recommend improvements

Monitor project outcomes to ensure alignment with business goals

Collect and analyze data for assigned projects, including experience studies and presenting findings

Research and resolve issues using strong problem-solving skills

Support the Actuarial team and other departments as needed

What You’ll Bring:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of experience in actuarial, insurance product, business analysis, or systems support roles

Minimum 1 year of experience in an insurance-related field

Understanding of business analysis concepts (user cases, user stories, context diagrams, etc.)

Experience with requirements elicitation, project scoping, and requirements analysis

Experience with annuities and life insurance preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong mathematical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Ability to prioritize workflows, meet deadlines, and manage multiple concurrent tasks

Adaptability and ability to respond positively to change

Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office and ability to navigate multiple systems

Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism

Commitment to Equi Trust’s core values:
Integrity, Leadership, Accountability, Teamwork, and Passion

Physical Requirements:

Primarily sedentary role with continuous sitting and use of hands for fine manipulation

Frequent talking, hearing, and seeing

Occasional standing, walking, reaching, and bending

Infrequent lifting up to 20 lbs

Work environment includes moderate stress levels typical of deadline-driven projects

Where You’ll Work:

• Work Arrangements:
  Mostly On-Site
• Travel Requirements:
  Infrequent travel (less than 5%)

Total Rewards:
In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive an annual discretionary incentive bonus and access to a competitive benefits package including:

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid time off:
  Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and more
• Paid Parental Leave for both Mothers and Fathers
• Hybrid/Remote Work Options
• Early Friday Closure

Equi Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. Applicants have rights under federal and state employment laws. To learn more, visit Equi Trust Careers.

Equi Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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