Sr Actuary, Annuity Inforce Management (Remote)

As a team member in Finance at Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, the opportunities are endless! Let Nationwide help create your career journey! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care. We are seeking a technical Sr. Actuary to lead our Annuity Inforce Management team. This role is ideal for an experienced actuary who brings annuity product experience and enjoys a business-facing role. This is an opportunity to support the long-term management of Nationwide’s annuity products including projects that influence lapse behavior and support inforce Asset Liability Management. Ratesetting responsibilities cover Nationwide's broad family of Fixed Indexed Annuities, Book Fixed Annuities, Single Premium Immediate Annuities, and Registered Indexed Linked Annuities. As we expand our crediting strategies and indices, we look to build out the next iteration of our home grown ratesetting application, moving from .Net to Python. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, finance, economics, or another quantitative field. FSA credential required Strong technical, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to balance detailed actuarial analysis, business judgment, and leadership in a changing environment. This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program. This position can be staffed remotely for potential applicants with critical industry skills and relevant experience. Job Description Summary Our Nationwide Financial Actuarial team members have opportunities to use state‑of‑the‑art tools, are encouraged to innovate and learn to master actuarial methodologies. If this sounds like a place you could thrive, then we want to know more about you! As a Senior Actuary, you’ll be an expert, providing leadership, direction and oversight for the creation and performance of sophisticated actuarial techniques and procedures and risk analysis. You’ll handle research and direct others to ensure efficient, consistent, and integrated data and analysis. We’ll count on you to provide a strategic vision for the team and deliver business recommendations that are crucial to the success of Nationwide and the protection we provide our customers. You’ll work independently and may directly or indirectly lead others. Key Responsibilities Provides strategic direction and knowledge for the compilation, categorization and analysis of data and financial reporting and analysis. Constructs sophisticated testing tools and analyzes product calculations. Leads, provides expertise and builds strategies for pricing and implementation of products. Constructs, maintains and completes Actuarial, Projection & Valuation Models. Analyzes risks and reinsurance for lines of business. Establishes reserves and other valuation items under multiple accounting regimes (statutory, GAAP and tax) for products. Builds cohesive presentations, communication strategies and recommendations of actuarial findings that are suitable for technical and non-technical audiences at the OCFO leadership level. May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Reporting Relationships: Reports to Actuarial leader. Typical Skills and Experiences Education: Undergraduate degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics or similar background requiring modeling, programming, or quantitative analysis. License/Certification/Designation: FSA required. PLEASE REFER TO THE NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY ACTUARIAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Experience: Typically, at least eight years of actuarial experience. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Experienced knowledge of actuarial business functions, statistical methods of analysis, actuarial models, actuarial software and databases; knowledge of company operations, products, systems and actuarial methodologies. Knowledge of industry and regulatory practices is vital. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (including VBA within Access and Excel), analytical software (such as tableau) and programming languages. Proficient level of organizational agility, influencing skills, strategic agility, inspiring others, business perspective and accounting. Mastery level of perspective, problem solving, customer focus, dealing with ambiguity, drive for results, analysis, learning. Other criteria, including leadership skills, capabilities and experiences may take precedence. Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and Human Resources Business Partner. Benefits medical/dental/vision life insurance short and long term disability coverage paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date nine paid holidays 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off 401(k) with company match company-paid pension plan business casual attire and more To learn more about the benefits we offer. Salary The national salary range for Sr Actuary, NF : $149,000.00-$262,000.00 The expected starting salary range for Sr Actuary, NF : $149,000.00 - $223,000.00 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 any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law. This position could be filled within any of the lower 48 U.S. states. #actuarial Smoke-Free Iowa Statement: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, its affiliates and subsidiaries comply with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on or around company premises as well as company issued vehicles. The company offers designated smoking areas in which smoking is permitted at each individual location. The Act prohibits retaliation for reporting complaints or violations. For more information on the Iowa Smokefree Air Act, individuals may contact the Smokefree Air Act Helpline at View phone number on click.appcast.io. For NY residents please review the following state law information: Notice of Employee Rights, Protections, and Obligations LS740 (ny.gov) NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on hours worked relative to a full-time schedule. We currently anticipate accepting applications until 08/11/2026. However, we encourage early submissions, as the posting may close sooner if a strong candidate slate is identified before the deadline. 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