VM-22 Valuation Director & Actuary Leader

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american equityBurlington (IA)

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About the role

American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company, based in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Director of Actuary to lead VM-22 valuation, model validation, and reserve analytics. You will oversee quarterly valuation production, drive process improvements, and collaborate across Actuarial, Investments, Finance, and Technology to meet regulatory and financial reporting needs. The role demands a Fellow of actuarial science, strong leadership, and proven experience in complex reserving, stochastic valuation,

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