Actuarial Assistant

Protective Life

Actuarial Assistant supporting Universal Life valuation and financial reporting at Protective, a life insurance company. Analyzing reserves, maintaining models, and advancing actuarial credentials through its student program.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $66,000 - $116,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in actuarial valuation, financial reporting, and quantitative analysis, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and programming skills in VBA or Python. Capable of collaborating across teams to support valuation processes and regulatory reporting in the life insurance sector.

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Actuarial ValuationFinancial ReportingQuantitative AnalysisMicrosoft Excel ProficiencySQL Experience

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Hard Skills

Actuarial ScienceStatutory ReservesGAAP ReservesTax ReservesActuarial ModelingFinancial AnalysisProcess AutomationData AnalysisVBA ProgrammingPython Programming

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Actuarial Modeling SystemsDatabasesSQLPowerShell

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial ScienceMinimum of Two Actuarial Exams Completed

Industry Keywords

Life Insurance ValuationFinancial Reporting FrameworksRegulatory ReportingGovernance Activities

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQLVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support quarterly valuation and financial reporting processes for Universal Life products
Prepare and analyze Statutory, GAAP, and Tax reserves and related financial results
Analyze period-over-period financial results, explain key drivers, and document findings
Maintain, test, and enhance valuation models and supporting processes
Assess the impact of model, assumption, and methodology updates on financial results
Support actuarial testing, regulatory reporting, and governance activities
Develop analytical tools, reporting solutions, and process automation initiatives
Provide valuation support for new products, product enhancements, and strategic initiatives
Prepare reports, exhibits, and documentation communicating results and recommendations
Collaborate with Finance, Financial Reporting, Pricing, Modeling, and other actuarial teams
Partner with valuation actuaries, financial reporting professionals, and cross-functional business teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or a related quantitative field
Minimum of two actuarial exams completed
Commitment to continued actuarial exam progress
Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Interest in life insurance valuation, financial reporting, and actuarial modeling
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experience with databases and SQL or similar query technologies
Programming experience or aptitude with VBA, Python, PowerShell, or similar tools
Familiarity with actuarial modeling systems
Knowledge of life insurance valuation concepts and financial reporting frameworks
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to collaborate across teams and manage multiple priorities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
Mental health benefits
Employee assistance program
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Short-term disability
Cultural observance day
Contributions to healthcare accounts
Pension plan
401(k) plan with Company matching
ProHealth Rewards platform with cash rewards
Company-sponsored study time for actuarial exams and modules
Reimbursement for approved exam fees, study materials, and select preparation seminars
Competitive exam-based salary increase opportunities
Mentorship and career guidance from experienced actuarial leaders
Rotational development opportunities
Paid membership dues for key actuarial professional organizations