Director & Actuary (Charlotte, NC (Hybrid) or Morristown, NJ (Hybrid) or Remote)

Where you’ll work:
Our flexible, hybrid work model offers the option to work remotely or in the office.

How you’ll contribute: 
As a Director & Actuary, you’ll be responsible for supporting the variable annuity asset liability management strategy and valuation with a focus on actuarial and financial modeling, sensitivity analysis, and big data analysis related to variable annuities and RILA products. This individual will support the Strategical Analysis team in building analytic tools, identifying and measuring the key risk factors and prototype analysis and reporting package. The individual will play a leading role in developing and improving the ever-evolving statutory valuation related reporting and analysis. The individual will require strong technical skills in analysis and reporting using MS Office, database and big data processing using Python and other programming languages.

In this role, you’ll get to:

• Support the hedging, risk management & statutory valuation of variable annuities with living benefit riders (VA) and structured indexed annuities (SIA).
• Be agile and versatile in solving risk management issues under real time circumstances, using quantitative analysis tool and concept
• Identify and measure the impact of risk factors, including but not limited to actuarial, market, regulatory change to hedge program
• Deep knowledge of VA and RILA product and their modeling approach in facilitating problem solving and troubleshooting
• Familiar with the current statutory regulation for variable annuities and SIA such as VM-21 and keen in understanding and responding to the impact of regulation and reporting changes on capital and risk management
• Support the implementation of the Stat ESG developed by GOES for companywide stat and capital reporting.
• Advanced programming skills in at least one scientific language, such as Python, SQL, Matlab, C++, etc.
• Be able to build strong working relationships with constituents in and outside of the team, such as hedging and valuation teams.

We’re looking for people who have: 

• Associate of Society of Actuaries, with Fellowship preferred
• Strong computing and programming skills with experience in Python (strongly preferred), Matlab, VBA, SQL, C++, etc.
• Experience with PathWise a plus
• Experience with big data analysis a plus    
• Strong communication and presentation skills. 
• Positive attitude with an eagerness to learn
• Can adjust work resources and deadlines in response to changing business priorities

Research shows some people may not apply for a role if they don’t check all the boxes of a job description. If you don’t check every box listed, that’s okay. We would love to hear from you.

What you’ll receive:

• Compensation – Base salary ranging from $150,000 - $175,000 plus competitive performance-based incentives determined by company and individual results.
• Flexible Work Environment – Work remotely or in the office to better thrive in all areas of life.
• Paid Time Off – Recharge with a minimum of 20 days of paid time off and 16 paid company holidays per calendar year plus paid volunteer time and paid study time.
• Financial Health – Work toward achieving your financial goals through our 401(k) savings plan with company match (up to 6%) and annual company nondiscretionary contribution (3%), 15% employee stock purchase plan discount, and financial counseling services.
• Health and Wellness – Enjoy competitive medical, vision, and dental plans plus tax-free health savings accounts with potential company contributions up to $1,000 per family.
• Family Support – Care for loved ones with up to 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents, back-up dependent care, dependent care flexible spending account, and up to a $25,000 lifetime maximum during your adoption, infertility, or surrogacy journey.
• Life and Disability Support – Gain access to company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability insurance.

The company and your department may occasionally gather in person throughout the year to foster a culture of belonging and promote team building. We’d love for you to join us during those company-wide and department-wide events to help you strengthen connections across the company.

Why join us?
Brighthouse Financial is on a mission to help people achieve financial security. Our company is one of the largest providers of annuities and life insurance in the U.S.,* and we specialize in products designed to help people protect what they’ve earned and ensure it lasts.

We empower employees to collaborate, bring their passion to work, and make an impact. Our inclusive work environment fosters a culture that celebrates diverse backgrounds and experiences. You can find out more about our company culture by visiting brighthousefinancial.com/about-us/careers/.

We’re proud to be one of the largest providers of annuities and life insurance in the U.S.* and recognized as one of the Healthiest Employers of Greater Charlotte by the Charlotte Business Journal. We’re also honored to be named to Newsweek’s list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America.

* Ranked by 2022 admitted assets. Best’s Review®: Top 200 U.S. Life/Health Insurers. AM Best, 2023.

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