Athene

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Purpose:

The Director of Policy Audit leads a team responsible for the independent validation of actuarial models across the organization. This role involves conducting in-depth analysis and critique of models, evaluating their application, performing rigorous testing, and delivering comprehensive reports that highlight findings and recommend actionable solutions to identified issues.

Accountabilities:

• Lead a team to perform and document independent model testing and validation including:
  • Quarterly static and dynamic validation to assess liability and asset model inputs
  • Assessing the model’s accuracy through various tests (e.g., model replication, benchmarking, back testing, sensitivity analysis, stress testing, etc.)
  • Ensure proper implementation of new products
  • Assessing the model’s output for relevance and reasonableness
  • Demonstrating that the model is robust and stable
  • Assessing potential limitations
  • Evaluating the models behavior over a range of input values
• Establish key relationships with
  • Actuarial Model Development Team
  • Actuarial Reporting Teams (GAAP/STAT/EBS/etc..)
  • Product Management Group
  • Internal and External Auditors
• Present findings to internal stakeholders
• Maintain and update Microsoft Excel based model validation tools
• Provide support to internal and external auditors

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or related degree.
• ASA / FSA preferred or directly related experience commensurate
• 7+ years of actuarial experience or 9+ years of commensurate annuity/audit experience
• Experience with validating complex corporate actuarial models and knowledge of annuity products, financial markets, and actuarial finance preferred
• Actuarial software experience with MG-ALFA is preferred.
• Experience in MS Office (Excel, VBA, Access, etc.)
• Knowledge of a programming language preferred (SAS, Python, VBA, etc..)
• Strong organizational, communication and leadership skills and the ability to develop working relationships are required
• Experience with US Statutory Reporting and US GAAP Reporting would be beneficial
• Strong technical, analytical, organizational, computer and team skills
• Proven leadership experience and the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain strong relationships within the company

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