What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Actuarial Associate I position at FBL Financial Group, Inc.?
Life Actuarial Associate I
Are you a self-starter with strong mathematical and analytical abilities? Do you enjoy working in a team-based environment to solve problems and make sense of complex data? Are you interested in an actuarial career where you can develop your skills while working on a variety of projects related to life insurance and annuity products? If so, this opportunity could be a great fit for you!
Who We Are: At Farm Bureau Financial Services, we value a culture where integrity, teamwork, passion, service, leadership and accountability are at the heart of every decision we make. We’re proud of our more than 80-year commitment to protecting the livelihoods and futures of our client/members and creating an atmosphere where our employees thrive.
What You’ll Do: As a Life Actuarial Associate I on our Life Actuarial and Risk Management team, you will develop your understanding of actuarial functions and insurance concepts through hands-on application. You will be part of a team responsible for the production and analysis of actual and projected financial results; profitability analysis and management of our in-force life insurance policies and annuity contracts; and development of the actuarial models needed to support these activities. In addition you will have opportunity to interact and engage with professionals in a variety of other areas across the company.
What It Takes to Join Our Team:
- College degree in math, actuarial science, or related degree and/or equivalent experience.
- At least two actuarial exams preferred or equivalent work experience.
- Above average mathematical and analytical ability to be able to resolve difficult problems.
- Knowledge and working experience with spreadsheets.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with coworkers.
- Ability to work from our office in West Des Moines, Iowa.
What We Offer You: When you’re on our team, you get more than a great paycheck. You’ll hear about career development and educational opportunities. We offer an enhanced 401K with a match, low-cost health, dental, and vision benefits, and life and disability insurance options. We also offer paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time, and teams who know how to have fun. Add to that an onsite wellness facility with fitness classes and programs, a daycare center, a cafeteria, and for many positions, even consideration for a hybrid work arrangement. Farm Bureau....where the grass really IS greener!
If you're interested in joining a company that appreciates employees, provides growth and professional development opportunities, and offers great benefits, we invite you to apply today!
Work Authorization/Sponsorship: At this time, we are not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future, such as additional or permanent work authorization. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis. We are not able to sponsor now or in the future, or take over sponsorship of, an employment visa or work authorization for this role. For example, we are not considering candidates with OPT status.