Actuary - Life Experience Studies & Assumption Setting - Remote

For our client, we are seeking a Actuary - Life Experience Studies & Assumption Setting - Remote to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space.

This role will lead life insurance experience studies and assumption-setting work that informs pricing, product decisions, and financial outcomes.

You will partner with actuarial, product, and other cross-functional teams to evaluate trends, refine models, and communicate recommendations with clarity during key assumption review cycles.

The position also offers the opportunity to strengthen reporting capabilities and advance responsible AI practices within actuarial workflows.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $138,000 – $206,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct life insurance experience studies and assumption-setting activities
• Own significant life assumptions during the annual unlock cycle, with team support
• Present analysis and recommendations to the assumption council in a clear and concise manner
• Investigate trends to identify opportunities for pricing and product improvements
• Build and enhance actuarial models and reporting solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and improve existing processes
• Advance responsible AI practices within actuarial workflows

Qualifications

• FSA credential or progress toward FSA with relevant experience
• Approximately 7+ years of actuarial experience, or equivalent education and experience
• Strong skills in actuarial analysis, statistical methods, and modeling
• Ability to make decisions with incomplete or evolving data
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to diverse audiences
• Experience with SQL, Excel, VBA, Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools
• Life insurance experience is valuable; familiarity with universal life products is a plus

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability protection
• Minimum 18 days of paid time off per year, plus additional paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
• Company-funded pension plan
• Business casual attire fostering a comfortable work environment

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.