Associate Actuary - Valuation Actuarial

Security Benefit is searching for an experienced Associate Actuary to join our team. SB associates are working a hybrid schedule with both remote and on-site work.  This position will work in our home office in Topeka, Kansas or our Overland Park, Kansas office.   Who Are We? Through a combination of product innovation, exceptional investment management, and a unique distribution strategy, Security Benefit has become a leader in the U.S. retirement industry. For more than five decades, we’ve focused our expertise solely on this market, providing a broad suite of annuities and mutual fund programs to help customers from coast to coast align their assets with their aspirations.   What Does the Job Look Like? The associate provides actuarial analysis and technical skills in support of fulfilling the strategic objectives for the Valuation Actuarial Department within the Security Benefit Life Insurance Company.  The associate contributes to the management and financial success of life, annuity and retirement products by performing Statutory modeling, attribution analysis, analyzing in-force business, and performing model testing duties. Candidates must possess strong programming, financial and analytical skills and be able to successfully work with the Model Development, Planning, Pricing, and ERM Departments in support of a variety of actuarial initiatives.   Duties and Responsibilities: Perform mathematical and financial calculations Bermuda technical provision modeling and Statutory modeling Support preparation of actuarial memorandum, exhibits and reports Interpret and analyze model results from actuarial software systems Test model enhancements, including regression and unit testing Perform other tasks as assigned   Who Are You? Bachelor’s degree with major or minor in Actuarial Science or Mathematics Associate or Fellow of Society of Actuaries credential Minimum Five years of actuarial experience Annuity (FIA, VA, FA) Statutory Modeling experience preferred Experience with actuarial modeling software preferred, using Prophet a plus Strong computer skills including Excel and actuarial software Strong programming / scripting skills including VBA, SQL, or Python preferred Good written and verbal communication skills Strong problem solving, analytical and decision-making skills Strong initiative and ability to work independently       What Can Security Benefit Offer You? Security Benefit offers a competitive salary and as a full-time employee you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:   Employees are eligible for an annual incentive bonus designed to reward for performance. 33 days of paid time off for PTO, paid holidays, days of Significance, and a Volunteer Day Paid parental leave eligible after one year of service Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 401k with company match Profit Sharing & Savings Plan Short-term and long-term disability insurance Flexible spending account Life insurance Educational Assistance Associate Assistance Programs Career growth and more!   Consider joining our progressive team in our nationally recognized company. Visit the career section of our website at www.securitybenefit.com/careers to apply and submit your resume. EOE