Actuarial Developer

OverviewAt Banner Life Insurance Company, we lead with heart and ambition. Every day, we transform purpose into progress, guided by our unwavering commitment to be better for our customers, clients, and communities, not just today but long-term as well. Our people are the driving force behind everything we achieve. Their passion, purpose, and pursuit of innovation empower us to deliver cutting-edge solutions that support those we serve, ensuring we are here for you, here for good and striving for better.We’re a forward-thinking company energized by our work and how we show up for one another. Our culture is built on meaningful impact and genuine enjoyment, because we believe great work and great experiences should go hand in hand. By offering career development opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and programs that support your wellbeing, we help you thrive personally and professionally. We are here for you, here for good and here for better.In this role, you will be a member of the actuarial valuation team responsible to assist in maintaining technology-driven actuarial processes used to produce, analyze, and review reserves and related financial information for Banner, William Penn, and all associated captive reinsurance entities. In addition to the maintenance and development of core reporting processes, you will recommend strategic solutions that impact the business unit results with an aim towards supporting team projects and improving valuation procedures. This will often involve participating in cross-functional projects and working closely with key stakeholders across the company. ResponsibilitiesValuation Process MaintenanceMaintain processes implemented in the cloud. Leverage Azure and Databricks to maintain controlled valuation processes used for monthly reporting.Perform data transformation. Assist in maintaining and adjusting data to ensure actuarial data pipelines remain functional to support the monthly valuation process.Implement process changes and optimization. Support development of program backend changes in the valuation process to ensure flexibility and automation. Assist in code reviews and deployment of changes to actuarial processes into production environments using tools for version control (e.g. GIT).Research & ImplementationUse information technology and database solution business knowledge to advise the implementation of projects that support technological and accounting changes, including adoption of new valuation systems, regulations, guidelines, accounting methods, and technological solution updates. Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure smooth continued valuation operations, including discussions with modeling, finance, audit, and IT departments to incorporate new items into downstream reporting processes. Proactively identify areas for process improvement (e.g., automation of procedures) and recommend and implement solutions to exploit the benefits of improvement opportunities.Valuation Process & ReportingSupport the team in producing monthly reserves according to Statutory and Tax accounting requirements and actuarial principles. Compile information for schedules and exhibits included in the Quarterly and Annual Statement. Process year-end valuation materials for Maryland and New York DOI.Assist in ensuring all monthly, quarterly, and annual closing deadlines are met by proactively monitoring valuation checklists and schedules, understanding process dependencies and coordinating across the valuation team. Support reinsurance solutions including captive insurance companies and surplus relief, in addition to traditional forms of reinsurance. Compile reinsurance financial reports and review settlements for all reinsurance entities.Other DutiesPromote company culture by demonstrating our core behavioral competencies: Collaborative, Purposeful and Straightforward.Comply with relevant professional development requirements and guidelines.Support additional projects as required.QualificationsEducationBS/BA in Actuarial Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related fieldAssociate of the Society of Actuaries Experience/Knowledge5+ years of actuarial experience, life insurance and/or valuation preferredMinimum three years of experience in data and technology space with database administration and writing code for querying data using SQL, NoSQL, etc.Minimum one year of professional experience with programming languages such as Python, R, or Spark using version control / GIT. Python experience required Experience with implementing and maintaining modern data solutions within cloud architecture in either AWS or Azure ecosystemSkills Ability to work independently and collaboratively Strong actuarial analytical skill and problem solving capabilitiesSpreadsheet and database capabilities (Excel, SQL, Python), including programming and integrating with the cloudAbility to communicate to technical audiences of varying actuarial backgroundsStrong self-