Manager – Actuarial

Manager – Actuarial

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• 5+ years of experience in financial services, product support, or product management, including Annuity Illustrations experience preferred
• Strong technical skills in Microsoft Excel including VBA and other programming. Microsoft Access experience preferred but not required
• Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) preferred but not required
• Experience with Actuarial Regulatory support for contract filings (Actuarial Memos, Actuarial Certifications, Nonforfeiture Demonstrations) preferred but not required
• Approach work with intellectual curiosity and transparency with an openness to giving and receiving feedback
• Self‐motivated, proactive and visionary leadership, thinking beyond functional responsibilities to broader business strategy
• Highly organized, collaborative, creative, and adept at handling multiple, changing priorities where creative solutioning required
• Continuous Improvement, AGILE, or process optimization experience
• Skilled at resolving conflict and negotiating effectively and tactfully
• Proven strong attention to detail and follow‐through skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication/presentation skills
• Strength of convictions and ability to influence and champion product changes
• Ability to effectively manage several dissimilar projects and prioritize
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Drive project execution by proactively identifying problems/issues and assuming responsibility for the work product.
• Manage and drive understanding of in-force projects with other associates
• Demonstrate product/rider and technical expertise across all Prudential annuity products
• Clearly communicate technical calculations and complex methodologies via oral and written methods
• Sound technical skills in tool building while continuing focus on long-term strategies
• Communicate concerns, inconsistencies, or clarifications needed within Product Specifications.
• Manage and provide subject matter expertise on complex algorithms
• Demonstrate knowledge in predictive analytics
• Manage and maintain the team’s tool inventory. Follow established controls for model governance
• Provide leading support in internal audits and other activities to reinforce the usage of sound processes and a control consciousness
• Review and clearly communicate necessary updates for all contract forms and prospectus information, if applicable, to determine readability and consistency with product specifications (customer focused)
• Assist with the development and training of other associates
• Collaborate with business partners to ensure thorough understanding and peer review of calculation in support of all regulations and processes
• Provide on-going actuarial knowledge and creative problem resolution within Product and to business partners across the organization
• Consistent focus on streamlining and enhancing existing processes and tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial services, product support, or product management, including Annuity Illustrations experience preferred
• Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) preferred but not required
• Experience with Actuarial Regulatory support for contract filings (Actuarial Memos, Actuarial Certifications, Nonforfeiture Demonstrations) preferred but not required