AXIS Modeling Actuary

Location: New York, NY, Springfield, MA or Boston, MA

The Opportunity

At MassMutual, our mission is to help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As the impact of our valuation models continues to grow, we're looking for an Axis Modeling Actuary to join our Life Valuation Modeling team and help drive critical financial reporting, valuation, and strategic initiatives across the enterprise.

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

Utilize modeling acumen to execute complex projects such as Cash Flow Testing, new product implementations, assumption change, and structural model updates

Deliver and explain Stat, Tax and GAAP financial results.

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 degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, data science, computer science, engineering, or a related quantitative or technical field.

ASA designation

4+ years of actuarial experience within insurance, financial services, or a related quantitative field.

1+ years of experience with Axis

The Ideal Qualifications

FSA designation

4+ years of experience with Axis, including model leadership or stewardship roles

Demonstrated accountability and ownership of long-term independent projects

Proficient with Axis features such as DataLink, investment cells, scenario files, and embedded block processing

Understanding of modeling infrastructure such as ELink, GridLink, and output databases

Expertise with identifying multiple solutions to a problem, and developing collaborative solutions to software limitations

Ability to estimate resource requirements and set expectations with key stakeholders for highly visible projects

Experience with Principle-Based Reserves, valuation regulations, product design, modeling assumptions, and inforce policy data

Proficient with model-supported software such as MS Excel and SQL.

Strong math, analytical and collaboration skills

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Continuous improvement mindset

Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across cross-functional groups

What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team

Regular meetings with the Life Valuation Team

Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager

Access to mentorship opportunities

Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups

Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms

Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefitsMassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply.

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Full Time