Actuarial Valuation - Director & Actuary
American National, Houston, TX, United States
Actuarial Valuation - Director & Actuary
Houston, TX, USA
Job Description We are seeking a seasoned actuarial leader with deep expertise in AXIS modeling and a strong command of annuity products and asset-liability modeling to drive key transformation initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to lead the implementation of Principles-Based Reserves, engage with auditors and regulators, and shape the future of annuity valuation and risk management. Ideal candidates will bring strategic insight, technical versatility, and a collaborative mindset to a high-performing team committed to continuous improvement and innovation.
Responsibilities
Lead the investigation, development, and implementation of Principles Based Reserves
Communicate with key stakeholders (auditors, regulators, internal) about regulatory changes
Become the team expert in Annuity Valuation changes
Challenge the status quo and push improvements with a long-term view
Work collaboratively with actuarial, finance, and technology teams
Build tools to produce, test, and review reserve movements
Ability to independently seek out areas for improvement and implement solutions
Relentlessly committed to self-study and investigation.
Qualifications
6 to 8 years of experience.
Five to 10 years of supervisory/management experience.
Additional Qualifications:
FSA
Demonstrated experience in actuarial valuation
Ability to present and explain results to senior management
Experience leading a team and collaborating with others
Proven insurance business knowledge
Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to effectively collaborate with multi-disciplinary groups and all organizational levels
Ability to lead and develop an engaged, high performing team of actuaries
Preferred Experience:
Model experience (AXIS, in particular) is preferred
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
American National offers eligible employees and their families medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees also receive annually a bank of paid time off and paid holidays. We aspire to see people for what they bring to our corporate culture by supporting an inclusive work environment, including an emphasis on a healthy work-life balance, development opportunities, and a casual dress code.
American National is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected categories. American National is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
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Job Description We are seeking a seasoned actuarial leader with deep expertise in AXIS modeling and a strong command of annuity products and asset-liability modeling to drive key transformation initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to lead the implementation of Principles-Based Reserves, engage with auditors and regulators, and shape the future of annuity valuation and risk management. Ideal candidates will bring strategic insight, technical versatility, and a collaborative mindset to a high-performing team committed to continuous improvement and innovation.
Responsibilities
Lead the investigation, development, and implementation of Principles Based Reserves
Communicate with key stakeholders (auditors, regulators, internal) about regulatory changes
Become the team expert in Annuity Valuation changes
Challenge the status quo and push improvements with a long-term view
Work collaboratively with actuarial, finance, and technology teams
Build tools to produce, test, and review reserve movements
Ability to independently seek out areas for improvement and implement solutions
Relentlessly committed to self-study and investigation.
Qualifications
6 to 8 years of experience.
Five to 10 years of supervisory/management experience.
Additional Qualifications:
FSA
Demonstrated experience in actuarial valuation
Ability to present and explain results to senior management
Experience leading a team and collaborating with others
Proven insurance business knowledge
Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to effectively collaborate with multi-disciplinary groups and all organizational levels
Ability to lead and develop an engaged, high performing team of actuaries
Preferred Experience:
Model experience (AXIS, in particular) is preferred
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
American National offers eligible employees and their families medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees also receive annually a bank of paid time off and paid holidays. We aspire to see people for what they bring to our corporate culture by supporting an inclusive work environment, including an emphasis on a healthy work-life balance, development opportunities, and a casual dress code.
American National is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected categories. American National is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
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