[Remote] Executive Director & Actuary, Valuation

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated is a Fortune 200 Company focused on life- and health-related solutions. The Executive Director & Actuary, Valuation will lead a high-performing group in financial reporting and analysis for various US products, with a focus on Pension Risk Transfer business and maintaining relationships with key executives and teams. Responsibilities • Contributes to the ongoing enhancement of the reporting process by developing and updating actuarial assumptions and models. Maintains, documents, and supports results, approaches, and controls used to produce and monitor results • Performs US GAAP, Statutory and Tax valuation for all relevant business. Contributes to preparation of annual Asset Adequacy Testing memorandums, RBC C3 Phase 1 analysis, and PBR analysis, among others. Ensures these items and processes are appropriately documented and posted • Supports RGA’s appointed actuaries in providing quality and timely guidance for setting US Statutory reserving • Develops projections for financial planning and analysis and communicates the appropriate financial analytics, including a discussion of major drivers of variance • Provides oversight and direction to junior actuarial/financial associates in the department. May perform supervisory duties including, but not limited to, hiring, training, evaluating, coaching, and disciplining direct reports. Fosters a positive and engaged work environment. Mentors associates and gives guidance on associate development • Serves as a liaison with other lines of business and company functions/departments to promote improvement in valuation and financial analysis for assigned business • Performs valuation work and ad-hoc department projects as needed and called upon • Maintains regular and predictable attendance • Performs other duties as required Skills • Bachelor's degree in Math, Finance, Actuarial Sciences, Statistics, or related field • FSA accreditation or equivalent • 7+ years of actuarial experience in life insurance/reinsurance • MAAA accreditation • Advanced PC and technical skills, including database applications (Access, Oracle, SQL or equivalent technology), spreadsheets, or statistical programs • Ability to independently work with open actuarial software, including Prophet • Highly advanced ability to model various insurance products and reinsurance structures • Demonstrated knowledge of life insurance, longevity, institutional and/or annuity products • Advanced knowledge of GAAP, Statutory, and Tax valuation and financial reporting • Advanced people management skills, demonstrating the ability to lead, mentor, and develop associates; including the ability to delegate key areas of responsibility • Advanced oral and written communication skills, demonstrating the ability to convey business terminology that is meaningful and well received by all stakeholders, including customers and associates • Advanced interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to work effectively with different disciplines, including pricing, investments, accounting, systems, and administration • Advanced project management skills. Demonstrates an ability to evaluate project objectives and scope for feasibility and understanding • Advanced ability to translate business needs and problems into viable/accepted solutions • Advanced ability to manage multiple projects and/or teams simultaneously • Advanced ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional, and technical disciplines • Advanced persuasion and negotiation skills when working with internal/external customers • Highly advanced analytical and problem-solving skills • Ability to balance detail with departmental goals/objectives • Ability to work independently and to work well within a team environment and participate in department projects • Prophet expertise in ALS and at least 1 one liability library with preferred expertise in at least one of the summary or US GAAP cohort libraries • Prior management experience • Experience with Prophet modeling software • Stochastic modeling and/or asset liability management experience • Familiarity with deferred and immediate annuities, including equity-indexed and/or variable annuities • Familiarity with fixed income investments, understanding of asset modeling techniques and capital markets • Expert knowledge of local regulatory environments Benefits • Annual bonus plan • Long-term equity incentive plan • Full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits Company Overview • Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE: RGA) is a global industry leader specializing in life and health reinsurance and financial solutions that help clients effectively manage risk and optimize capital. It was founded in 1973, and is headquartered in Chesterfield, Missouri, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 31 in 2025, 46 in 2024, 41 in 2023, 34 in 2022, 34 in 2021, 26 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job