Actuary - Life Insurance - REMOTE

Posting Title: Actuary
Location: West Des Moines, Iowa (Mostly On-Site)
Employment Type: Full-time
EquiTrust Life Insurance Company is a national carrier of competitive, client-friendly annuity products sold through a variety of distribution channels, including more than 20,000 independent agents and independent marketing organizations (IMOs). Since 2003, we have provided exceptional customer service to our clients by operating with integrity and passion. EquiTrust sells products nationwide and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with operations in West Des Moines, Iowa.
As an Actuary, you will lead key actuarial modeling initiatives within Corporate Actuarial, overseeing actuarial professionals and driving the maintenance, enhancement, testing, and governance of actuarial models. In this role, you will provide technical leadership to the actuarial modeling team, oversee model development activities, support the integration of new products and regulatory requirements, and partner closely with stakeholders across the organization to deliver high-quality modeling solutions. We are seeking a collaborative actuarial leader who brings strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and a passion for continuous improvement.
Lead and develop a team of actuarial professionals through coaching, performance management, work prioritization, and professional development
Serve as a senior technical resource for the actuarial modeling team, providing guidance on model design, governance, and implementation practices
Lead key actuarial modeling initiatives and oversee the maintenance, enhancement, testing, and governance of corporate actuarial models
Oversee and support the integration of new products, regulatory requirements, and business initiatives into corporate actuarial models
Enhance testing processes, from unit testing through user acceptance testing, to ensure accurate and timely model updates
Validate actuarial models and analyze model results for reasonableness, accuracy, and consistency
Identify opportunities to automate processes, improve analytics, and strengthen controls using sound actuarial practices
Build and maintain strong partnerships with Investments, Finance, Accounting, Risk, model user groups, and other stakeholders across the organization
Support internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and other actuarial initiatives as needed
Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Analytics, or related field

Minimum 7 years of actuarial experience
At least 5 years of experience with life insurance and fixed indexed annuity products
Significant experience with actuarial modeling systems and model development practices
Advanced actuarial and quantitative modeling expertise
Strong actuarial modeling experience required; Experience with model development, maintenance, testing, validation, and governance practices
Understanding of statutory and tax reserving, cash flow testing, and ALM principles
Programming or scripting experience (e.g., VBA, SQL, Python) preferred
Ability to build strong partnerships across departments and effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines in a dynamic environment
Primarily seated work with continuous use of hands for fine manipulation (computer work)
Ability to communicate effectively (talk/hear) and maintain sustained visual focus
Mostly On-Site
Travel Requirements: Infrequent travel (less than 5%)
In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive an annual discretionary incentive bonus and access to a competitive benefits package including:
~ Medical, Dental & Vision coverage:

• Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and more
• Hybrid/Remote Work Options
• Applicants have rights under federal and state employment laws.