Provide on-going actuarial knowledge and creative problem resolution within Product and to business partners across the organization
Partner with cross-functional actuarial representatives and annuities cross-functional business partners (including product and control functions) to ensure thorough understanding and peer review of calculation in support of all regulations and processes
Demonstrate product/rider and technical expertise across all Prudential Annuity products
Manage and drive understanding of in-force products through a centralized mailbox
Clearly communicate technical calculations and complex methodologies via oral and written methods
Create detailed calculation mechanics, assumptions, and methodologies for new product development, changes to existing products, and in-force product escalations
Create, enhance, or peer review actuarial tools, to be used for testing administrative or illustration system functionality or to support a manual calculation in the absence of full system functionality
Manage and provide subject matter expertise on complex algorithms
Manage and maintain the team’s tool inventory
Maintain controls on new and modified tools in accordance with established controls
Prepare user guides and training for users such as the Technology and Service teams
Prepare SOPs for ongoing maintenance of the tools
Sign off on test strategy for new product development, changes to existing products, or illustration and admin systems
Review test results and resolve any testing fallout for administrative and illustration updates
Support internal audits and other oversight activities to reinforce the usage of sound processes and a control consciousness
Validate in-force business with business-as-usual testing to maintain product integrity and compliance with established standards
Review and clearly communicate necessary updates for all contract forms and prospectus information, if applicable, to determine readability and consistency with product specifications
Consistent focus on streamlining and enhancing existing processes and tools
Develop and execute opportunities to replace manual administrative calculation tools with automated processes and/or expanded administrative system functionality
Oversee ongoing support of our immediate annuity products

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
3+ years of experience in financial services, product support, or product management, including Annuity Illustrations experience preferred
Strong technical skills in Microsoft Excel including VBA, Power Query and/or other programming
Familiarity with emerging AI technologies and their application in actuarial or financial services environments to improve efficiency
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical calculations into clear, understandable language for diverse audiences both verbally and in writing using tools such as PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and other collaboration platforms
Self-motivated, proactive, and able to think beyond functional responsibilities to align with broader business strategy
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple, diverse projects and adapt to changing priorities while delivering creative solutions
Demonstrate a strong attention to detail, follow-through, and ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave
401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%)
Company-funded pension plan
Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs
Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development
Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service
Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

actuarial knowledgetechnical calculationscalculation mechanicscomplex algorithmsautomated processesVBAPower QueryAnnuity Illustrationsproduct developmentfinancial services

Soft Skills

communication skillsproblem resolutionself-motivatedhighly organizedattention to detailproactivecreative solutionsteam collaborationadaptabilityproject management

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree