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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
As an Actuary, you will analyze and provide strategic insight into the management of Transamerica’s Financial Assets annuity block. You will use technical and leadership skills, along with product knowledge and strategic thinking, to design and lead initiatives to maximize the value of our annuity backbook.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Design and lead initiatives to evaluate and optimize the performance of a variety of annuity blocks.
- Develop, propose and lead creative solutions to efficiently manage product performance and capital allocation.
- Analyze Transamerica’s Variable Annuity fund lineup and propose and implement changes to better meet customer needs and enhance product performance.
- Coordinate with teams across departments to execute on key organizational priorities.
- Evaluate actuarial methodology of projection models and assumption development, and provide recommendations for possible enhancements
- Demonstrate and reinforce Financial Assets’ reputation as subject matter experts.
- Expand the modeling and technical capabilities of the Financial Assets Annuities team.
- Monitor the emerging performance of key products and anticipate future challenges and opportunities.
- Leads the preparation and interpretation of actuarial information for presentation to management.
- Exercises judgement in setting priorities and determining necessary tasks.
Qualifications
- FSA or equivalent professional designation along with Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or related field and 7 years of relevant experience, In lieu of Bachelor's, will accept Master's in a listed discipline and 5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of FSA will accept ASA or equivalent professional designation and 12 years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrates high quality leadership, judgment, organization and prioritization skills.
- Effectively communicates, both verbally and in writing, advanced mathematical and analytical concepts to various audiences.
- Works well under pressure and within time constraints to effectively accomplish individual and team objectives.
- Excellent computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Programming skills.
Working Conditions
- Normal hybrid office environment.
- Limited travel may be required.
Compensation
The Salary for this position generally ranges between $160,000 - $180,000 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
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Competitive Pay
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Bonus for Eligible Employees
Benefits Package
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Pension Plan
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401k Match
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Disability Insurance
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Medical Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Vision Insurance
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Employee Discounts
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Career Training & Development Opportunities
Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits
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Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
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Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
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Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
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Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
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Adoption Assistance
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Employee Assistance Program
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College Coach Program
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Back-Up Care Program
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PTO for Volunteer Hours
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Employee Matching Gifts Program
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Employee Resource Groups
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Inclusion and Diversity Programs
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Employee Recognition Program
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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-sponsored, 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 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 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
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Transamerica Denver, Colorado, USA Office
1801 California St, Denver, CO, United States, 80202
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