Job Family
Actuarial
About Us
At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.
Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment - one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there.
Who We Are
We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life .
Today, we're part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what's important to them.
We're empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good - for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms.
What We Do
Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate , which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs.
Transamerica employs nearly 7 ,000 people. It's part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide. * For more information, visit transamerica.com .?
Job Description Summary
The Senior Actuary will serve as a subject matter expert on Annuities within the Protection Solutions Finance Team. As part the team, you will perform financial analysis over the Annuities business, including profitability analysis on new and inforce business, strategic initiative reviews, budgeting/forecasting and comparisons of results relative to expectations. You will apply your expertise, financial knowledge, and judgment to activities that are diverse and complex to validate the integrity of financial results.
Job Description
In this role, you will gain exposure to Transamerica's Protection Solutions business unit and Enterprise Finance teams, while interacting with multi-functional groups. You will have the ability to support both strategic and tactical initiatives to grow annuity sales and profitability.
Responsibilities:
Utilizes a thorough understanding of the business to proactively oversee and direct the development of financial reports and complex models for forecasting, trending and results analysis
Ensures the interpretation of analysis is credible and explainable
Directs/reviews preparation of applicable financial analysis
Prepares written analyses of results to enhance the understanding of senior management
Oversees product related reporting and analysis, make recommendations to Senior Leaders and Divisional Leadership, as needed
Develops financial proposals that support business objectives and manage risk
Works effectively with other departments to ensure business issues are resolved for the success of the company. Key partners include Actuarial, Pricing, ALM, and Accounting
Exhibits a thorough understanding of business and analysis concepts
Understands IFRS, Regulatory, and economic accounting frameworks
Recommends and leads implementation of changes to processes to achieve efficiencies through use of technology
Often interacts with Business Unit Leadership or Senior Management
Indirectly manages teams to achieve performance standards and high effectiveness; mentors, trains and shares high level knowledge to business partners
Responsible for adherence to the company's framework of internal controls
Qualifications:
FSA or equivalent professional designation along with Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or related field, and 8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of Bachelor's, will accept Master's in a listed discipline and 6 years or relevant experience. In lieu of FSA will accept ASA or equivalent professional designation and 14 years of relevant experience
Demonstrates high quality leadership, judgment, organization and prioritization skills and ability to direct and develop a small team
Effectively communicates, both verbally and in writing, advanced mathematical and analytical concepts to various audiences
Works well under pressure, within time constraints, and often with ambiguous or undefined outcomes to effectively accomplish individual and team objectives
Preferred Qualifications:
Effectively communicates, both verbally and in writing, advanced mathematical and analytical co ncepts to various audiences
Works well under pressure, within time constraints, and often with ambiguous or undefined outcomes to effectively accomplish individual and team objectives
Extensive knowledge of business area preferred (Annuities)
Ability to handle multiple projects by using effective project management skills
Demonstrates high quality leadership, judgment, organization and prioritization skills
Working Conditions:
Normal office/hybrid/remote environment
Limited travel may be required
Compensation:
The Salary for this position generally ranges between $155,000 - $205,000 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 Em ployees
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 s ervice 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 through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion 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 - sponsor ed, 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 . They provide 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 (https://www.transamerica.com/why-transamerica/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?
Aegon (http://www.aegon.com/) acquired 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
At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking , and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential unleashed by leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.
Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment - one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there.
Transamerica is a part of A egon , an integrated, diversified, international financial services group . The A egon companies employ over 2 1,500 people and have approximately 31.7 million customers . * For more information, visit ? www.transamerica.com .
As of December 31, 2022
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