Lead Modeler - Annuities ALM and Modeling - Hybrid (Baltimore, Cedar Rapids, Philadelphia)

Job Description

Responsibilities :

Support modeling activities on various insurance liabilities, fixed-income assets and derivatives in actuarial systems.

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.

Build external or embedded controls to mitigate operating risks in workflows.

Apply risk management techniques and procedures, including the company's mandated risk methodologies.

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 at least one specialty.

Act as a 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 projects or project steps within a broader project or have accountability for ongoing activities or objectives.

May 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 with minimal guidance.

Apply judgment to modeling choices in a defensible manner.

Assess the materiality of various modeling and data choices.

Qualifications :

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 two or more products such as insurance liability, asset valuation, derivatives modeling, liquidity management, machine learning, or artificial intelligence.

Familiarity with asset liability management and annuity valuation practices.

Good understanding of investment and finance concepts, and the ability to creatively apply them in solving analytical problems.

Preferred Qualifications :

Advanced degree

Insurance or asset / derivatives modeling experience

Programming experience in C++ / C# / Python or other advanced language

Actuarial Science background

Experience with database design and usage

MoSes / AXIS / ALFA or other actuarial software

QRM or similar asset liability software

SAS, R, SPSS or other statistical software

Working Conditions :

Hybrid office environment : Baltimore, MD; Cedar Rapids, IA; Philadelphia, PA.

Compensation :

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $125,000 - $130,000 annually.  Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including  qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan / Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation in order to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits

Competitive Pay

Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package

Pension Plan

401k Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Discounts

Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work / Life Balance Benefits

Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.

Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).

Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars

Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

College Coach Program

Back-Up Care Program

PTO for Volunteer Hours

Employee Matching Gifts Program

Employee Resource Groups

Inclusion and Diversity Programs

Employee Recognition Program

Referral Bonus Programs

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts throughthe Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including theInclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees.Theyprovide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

Giving Back

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.

Transamerica’s Parent Company

Aegonacquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.

• It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose : Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.
• As of December 31, 2023