Senior Analyst - Selby Jennings

Location: Des Moines, IA
Job Type: Full-Time | Actuarial

Join a high-performing actuarial team where your expertise in life insurance valuation will directly impact financial reporting and strategic decision-making.

A global reinsurance company is looking for a Valuation Actuary with a strong background in life and annuity products to support critical corporate actuarial functions. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys optimizing processes, and is passionate about delivering accurate, timely financial insights.

• Prepare and review life insurance reserves and actuarial values for Statutory, GAAP, and Tax reporting.
• Improve and automate valuation processes to ensure compliance with evolving regulatory standards.
• Build and maintain scalable infrastructure to support recurring financial reporting cycles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide actuarial insights to auditors, finance, and regulatory bodies.
• Stay current on industry regulations and help guide the team through changes.
• Potentially lead and mentor junior actuarial staff.

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in the life/annuity insurance space.
• ASA designation
• Solid understanding of Statutory and US GAAP valuation principles.
• Proficiency with actuarial valuation or projection software.
• Familiarity with individual life insurance products.
• ASA designation preferred (or progress toward it).
• Experience with SAS or similar programming tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive mindset and a collaborative spirit.

Ready to take the next step in your actuarial career? Apply now and help shape the future of financial reporting in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.