Senior Actuary - Annuity Pricing and Product Development

Senior Actuary - Annuity Pricing and Product Development Nationwide Financial seeks a highly technical Senior Actuary to join our Annuity Pricing and Product Development team. The role involves supporting fixed and indexed annuity pricing, product development, and pricing model ownership, influencing product strategy through data‑driven decision making. Position Highlights Senior actuarial role supporting annuity pricing and product development High‑impact work on fixed and indexed annuity pricing and actuarial model ownership Strong partnership with business leaders, pricing stakeholders, and risk partners Opportunity to influence product design, competitiveness, and strategic actuarial recommendations Ideal for candidates with AXIS, annuity pricing, fixed indexed annuity, and actuarial model development experience What You Will Do Own and enhance the fixed indexed annuity pricing model used to support product development and pricing decisions Lead actuarial pricing analysis for new products, product features, and product changes Translate business partner needs and market opportunities into actuarial model updates and pricing recommendations Evaluate product competitiveness, profitability, assumptions, and risk tradeoffs across annuity products Support the full product development and pricing cycle from concept through internal governance and risk committee presentation Perform ad hoc product analysis to help the business respond quickly to market and pricing needs Present actuarial findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences Required Qualifications Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) Strong actuarial experience in annuity pricing, product development, actuarial modeling, or related actuarial ownership work Deep AXIS modeling capability and the ability to work independently in a pricing model environment Prior experience owning, updating, or enhancing actuarial models used for pricing or product development Ability to assess risk, pricing implications, and business tradeoffs with strong actuarial judgment Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to partner effectively across business, actuarial, and leadership teams Preferred Qualifications Fixed indexed annuity experience Annuity pricing experience Product development experience Actuarial model development or model ownership experience Experience presenting to leadership or governance committees Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage Life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage Paid time off: 18 days minimum for new hires, 9 paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, and 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off 401(k) with company match and company‑paid pension plan Business casual attire option Equal Opportunity Employer Nationwide is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected, and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law. Salary Range National salary range: $149,000.00–$262,000.00. Expected starting salary: $149,000.00–$223,000.00. Reporting Relationships Reports to Actuarial Leader. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nationwide