Actuarial Assistant

1 SW Security Benefit Pl, Topeka, KS 66606, USA •

10975 Grandview Dr, Overland Park, KS 66210, USA

Posted Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Security Benefit (SB), a leader in the U.S. retirement market, is hiring for an Actuarial Assistant I with relevant work experience and one or more SOA exams to work in the Actuarial Department. This position will work in our home office in Topeka, Kansas or Overland Park, Kansas. SB associates are working in a hybrid environment with both remote and on-site work.

Through a combination of product innovation, exceptional investment management, and a unique distribution strategy, Security Benefit has become a leader in the U.S. retirement industry. For more than five decades, we’ve focused our expertise solely on this market, providing a broad suite of annuities and mutual fund programs to help customers from coast to coast align their assets with their aspirations.

The Actuarial Assistant Isupports the implementation of new annuity products and monitoring of our in-force business, with a primary focus on ensuring accurate administration through our third-party administrator (TPA). The role partners closely with Marketing, Sales Support, Operations and Legal to ensure product designs are accurately implemented within administrative systems and appropriately reflected in client-facing materials. This position plays a key role in maintaining product integrity from development through ongoing administration.

• Translate product design requirements into clear administrative and system implementation guidance for our third-party vendors
• Develop and review test case results to validate new product set-up and modifications to existing products, ensuring TPA systems calculate in accordance with product specifications
• Perform ongoing monitoring and validation of in-force business to confirm alignment with contractual guarantees
• Contribute to cross-functional product development initiatives and product launch readiness activities
• Prepare and deliver communications for both internal and external stakeholders in response to product-specific inquiries

• Bachelor’s degree with major or minor in Actuarial Science or Mathematics
• Candidates with at least one SOA exam will be considered, VEE credits a plus
• Commitment to pursue an actuarial credential demonstrated by preparation for Society of Actuaries administered exams or exam credit
• Two years of actuarial experience preferred but not required
• Strong computer skills including Excel and SQL
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem solving, analytical and decision-making skills
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently

• Annuity experience preferred
• Strong programming / scripting skills including VBA, SQL, or Python preferred

Security Benefit offers a competitive salary and as a full-time employee you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Employees are eligible for an annual incentive bonus designed to reward for performance.
• 33 days of paid time off for PTO, paid holidays, days of Significance, and a Volunteer Day
• Paid parental leave eligible after one year of service
• 401k with company match
• Profit Sharing & Savings Plan
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Associate Assistance Programs
• Career growth and more!

Consider joining our progressive team in our nationally recognized company. Visit the career section of our website at  to apply and submit your resume. EOE

1 SW Security Benefit Pl, Topeka, KS 66606, USA,

10975 Grandview Dr, Overland Park, KS 66210, USA