Actuarial Associate III - Model Development
- Apollo Management Holdings, L.P.
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- 1mo ago
- Full-Time
- On-site
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Purpose:
Athene is seeking a highly motivated Actuarial Associate III to join the Actuarial Model Development team. This role plays a key role in the design, enhancement, and governance of actuarial models that support financial reporting, pricing, and strategic decision-making.Accountabilities:
Develop, enhance, and own components of actuarial models used for Statutory, GAAP, Capital, Asset Adequacy, and internal management reporting
Ensure models are accurate, well-controlled, and delivered on time, proactively identifying and resolving issues
Partner cross-functionally with IT, valuation, pricing, and experience studies teams to influence model design, data flows, and assumptions
Independently implement model changes related to new products, regulatory requirements, and methodology updates
Perform validation and testing of complex actuarial models, including critical review of assumptions, methodologies, and outputs
Identify model limitations, emerging risks, and opportunities for improvement, and recommend actionable solutions
Contribute to model governance, documentation, and control frameworks, ensuring alignment with internal standards and regulatory expectations
Drive improvements in actuarial processes, automation, and reporting efficiency
Provide thoughtful analysis and insights into valuation and finance teams to support business decisions
Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Finance, or a related field
Progress toward ASA designation (typically 3+ exams completed; additional progress preferred)
4+ years of actuarial experience, preferably in life insurance or annuities
Hands-on experience with actuarial modeling platforms (e.g., MG-ALFA, Pathwise, RiskAgility FM, or similar)
Strong technical skills in Excel; experience with VBA, SQL, or other preferred programming tools
Solid understanding of actuarial modeling concepts, financial reporting frameworks, and model controls
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