Life Product Support Analyst II

Life Product Support Analyst II

Do you have a passion for both technical and analytical work? Are you a motivated, self-starter who is ready to exceed expectations? Do you have excellent Excel / VBA skills, as well as superior prioritization and organizational skills? If so, this Life Product Support Analyst II opportunity could be a great fit for you!

Who We Are: With Farm Bureau Financial Services, our client/members can feel confident knowing their family, home, cars and other property are protected. We value a culture where integrity, teamwork, passion, service, leadership and accountability are at the heart of every decision we make and every action we take. We're proud of our more than 80-year commitment to protecting the livelihoods and futures of our client/members and creating an atmosphere where our employees thrive.

What You'll Do: As a Life Product Support Analyst, you will ensure products and pricing recommendations meet implementation objectives, including --design, coding and testing administrative platforms, illustration tools and other support tools. You will also:

• Assist with product implementation process on FBL administrative systems.
• Assist with new business and enforce product implementation process on FBL illustration systems. Provide support as needed. Help maintain rate books and reference manuals.
• Actively participate in implementations of products by documenting and defining administrative requirements, testing values, and review processes as needed.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations by implementing accurate administrative calculations and illustration projections, rates, and values in a timely manner.
• Contribute to administrative efforts by inputting system tables and specifications, assisting in developing administrative rules and procedures, and handling complex situations.
• Assist in the completion of industry surveys and serve as a resource to provide additional support as needed.
• Develop, coordinate, and oversee values testing and post release validation activities for FBL systems.
• Respond to and resolve complex special/manual customer service requests according to FBL Financial Group, Inc., policies in a prompt, efficient and courteous manner for external customers, departmental staff and other FBL personnel at all times.

What It Takes to Join Our Team:

• Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, computer science, finance, and five years related industry experience preferred.
• ALMI designation preferred.
• Knowledge of the FAST administration system a plus.
• Knowledge and understanding of life insurance illustration systems a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand policy contracts and reinsurance treaties preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex problems preferred.
• Prioritization and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 Suite preferred, especially in VBA/Excel.
• Reasonably regular and predictable attendance
• Some travel may be required.Some travel may be required.
• Must work from our office in West Des Moines, Iowa.

What We Offer You: When you're on our team, you get more than a great paycheck. You'll hear about career development and educational opportunities. We offer an enhanced 401K with a match, low-cost health, dental, and vision benefits, and life and disability insurance options. We also offer paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time, and teams who know how to have fun. Add to that an onsite wellness facility with fitness classes and programs, a daycare center, a cafeteria, and for many positions, even consideration for a hybrid work arrangement. Farm Bureau....where the grass really IS greener!

If you're interested in joining a company that appreciates its employees, provides growth and professional development opportunities, and offers great benefits, we invite you to apply today!

Work Authorization/Sponsorship
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