Associate Actuary I

Join a growing actuarial modeling team responsible for validating and testing critical model enhancements that support valuation, cash flow testing, corporate planning, and assumption-setting functions. This role is ideal for an actuary who enjoys analytical problem-solving, model validation, and collaborating across multiple actuarial disciplines to ensure model accuracy and governance standards are met.As a senior member of the testing team, you will play a key role in developing and enhancing testing protocols, supporting special projects, and evaluating model changes received from the development team. You will also serve as a technical mentor and trusted resource to junior analysts, helping elevate the team's modeling and testing capabilities.Key responsibilities include designing and executing model testing strategies, supporting model governance initiatives, documenting results, and presenting findings to senior leadership. Strong communication skills are essential, as this role regularly interacts with stakeholders and provides guidance to developing actuaries on effective presentation and communication techniques.This position is available onsite in Houston, TX. Relocation assistance is available. What You'll Bring:Bachelor's degree.Four to six years of experience.ASA designation and progress towards FSA designationAdditional Qualifications:A Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, economics, or a related field with a strong mathematical background is required.The ability to demonstrate sufficient progress in understanding and applying basic actuarial principles is required.What Will Set You Apart: Prior actuarial model testing experience strongly preferredExperience with Moody's AXIS preferred; experience with ALFA, MoSes, or PathWise also consideredProgramming experience with SQL, VBA, and/or VB.NET preferredDemonstrated leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management skillsThis position offers the opportunity to influence model governance practices, support high-impact actuarial initiatives such as VM-22 and other special projects, and help shape the development of a growing actuarial testing function.JobFamilyActuarial ServicesPayTypeSalaryEmploymentIndicatorIndividual Contributor