Job Description
Actuary
Life Valuation Modeling Team, Corporate Actuarial
Full-Time
Boston, MA or Springfield, MA or NY,NY
The Opportunity
At MassMutual, we’re dedicated to helping people secure their future and protect the ones they love. The Corporate Actuarial organization supports this mission with actuarial and business analytics, while providing our employees with meaningful career experience. To support the expanding role and influence of our valuation models, we are hiring an Actuary for the Life Valuation Modeling team.
The Team
The Valuation Modeling Team helps to protect the long-term interests of policyholders by ensuring MassMutual is positioned to meet its future obligations. Responsible for over $100 billion in direct statutory reserves, the team performs statutory, GAAP / LDTI and tax valuation on Par Whole Life, Term, UL and VUL products. Our work affects regulatory compliance, strategic decision-making and inforce management. For those interested in modeling, interpreting, and communicating financial results in a collaborative team environment, this is an exciting role.
The Impact
- Apply deep modeling expertise to all phases of input, processing, and output of valuation projections in Axis
- Deliver and explain Stat, Tax and GAAP financial results.
- Utilize modeling acumen to execute complex projects such as Cash Flow Testing, new product implementations, assumption change, and structural model updates
- Develop and improve existing control and versioning methodology in valuation models
- Improve efficiency by leveraging communication skills with internal and external technology partners
- Apply knowledge of life insurance products and regulations to navigate complexity, ambiguity, and limitations in valuation software
- Work directly with various audit stakeholders to demonstrate compliance with regulatory and model governance standards
- Demonstrate agility in responding to stakeholder questions and unexpected results, often at times of peak activity and tight deadlines
The Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s DegreeASA with 5+ years of actuarial experience2+ years of experience with AxisThe Ideal Qualifications
4+ years of experience with Axis, including model leadership or stewardship rolesProficient with Axis features such as DataLink, investment cells, scenario files, and embedded block processingUnderstanding of modeling infrastructure such as ELink, GridLink, and output databasesExpertise with identifying multiple solutions to a problem, and developing collaborative solutions to software limitationsAbility to estimate resource requirements and set expectations with key stakeholders for highly visible projectsExperience with Principle-Based Reserves, valuation regulations, product design, modeling assumptions, and inforce policy dataProficient with model-supported software such as MS Excel and SQL.Strong math, analytical and collaboration skillsDemonstrated accountability and ownership of long-term independent projectsStrong communication skills, both written and verbalContinuous improvement mindsetAbility to build and maintain strong working relationships across cross-functional groupsWhat to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team
Regular meetings with the Life Valuation TeamFocused one-on-one meetings with your managerNetworking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic / Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource GroupsAccess to learning content on Degreed and other informational platformsYour ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefitsLI-ST1
MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority / Female / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Individual with Disability / Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note : Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.
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