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Role Summary

American National is building a highly adaptable, technically strong actuarial bench to support enterprise-wide initiatives and analytical needs across the actuarial organization.

This role is designed for a highly adaptable, hands-on actuarial professional who can navigate a fast-changing environment, can be quickly deployed across diverse functional areas, and is trusted to take ownership of complex work from inception through delivery.

This individual will serve as an extension of senior actuarial leadership and business partners, stepping into pricing, valuation, ALM, reporting, VM-22, reinsurance, and other actuarial areas as needed. The role offers broad exposure and long-term career flexibility across actuarial disciplines.

What You'll Do:

Enterprise Actuarial Support

• Step in to offer additional subject matter expertise or skillset to support modeling and financial reporting efforts.
• Provide on-demand actuarial and financial analysis to support a variety of areas such as experience studies, earnings analysis, reserve movement attribution, and cash flow modeling.
• Navigate ambiguity and deliver high quality output with minimal direction.

Cross-Functional Actuarial Work

• Support projects across:
  • Pricing
  • Valuation & Financial Reporting
  • VM-22 / Regulatory initiatives
  • Asset Liability Management (ALM)
  • Transaction due diligence
  • Translate business questions into structured actuarial analyses and clearly communicate findings to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

Ownership & Trust

• Act as a trusted resource who can be deployed into critical workstreams and expected to fully own deliverables.
• Operate independently while maintaining strong alignment with actuarial leadership and business heads.
• Ensure work is accurate, defensible, and aligned with enterprise standards.

Influence & Leadership

• Partner closely with actuarial leaders and business stakeholders to influence decisions through strong communication, data insights, and credibility.
• Demonstrate leadership through initiative, judgment, and collaboration.
• Navigate ambiguity and competing priorities with professionalism and confidence.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or related field.
• ASA required (progress toward FSA or equivalent preferred).
• Strong technical actuarial background with hands-on experience in modeling, analytics, and financial analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to work across multiple actuarial disciplines (e.g., pricing, valuation, ALM, reporting).
• Advanced proficiency in actuarial modeling tools and data analysis techniques.

Additional Information

Job titles may span multiple career levels. Base pay is determined by a variety of factors, including training, transferable skills, relevant experience, business needs, and market conditions. Compensation is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

This job posting outlines the general nature and level of work for this role and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage candidates to apply even if their experience does not perfectly align with every qualification- you may be a strong fit for this role or other opportunities at American National.

American National offers a comprehensive benefits package supporting employees' health, financial security, and well-being, including multiple medical plan options, dental and vision coverage, basic life insurance, and health savings accounts. Employees are automatically enrolled in a company-funded 401(k) plan, receive paid time off and holidays, and work in an inclusive, people-first culture that values flexibility, work-life balance, professional growth, and a casual dress environment.

American National is a financially strong and stable insurance organization with a legacy of trust and impact dating back to 1905. We're committed to supporting our employees as they build meaningful careers while helping protect what matters most to our customers and communities. Guided by our core values- Financial Strength, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Teamwork (FIRST)- we foster a collaborative, people-centered workplace where individuals are encouraged to grow, contribute, and make a difference today and for the future. Learn more about our company, by following us on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram.

Hiring Practices

American National's recruitment policies help us place individuals in a timely and efficient manner, and only the most qualified candidates will be contacted by our recruiting team. Candidates may check the status of their application by logging into their account.

While candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools for personal interview preparation, the use of AI or automated tools is not permitted during any live or recorded interview, assessment, or at any stage of the application process where original candidate responses are required. Candidates are expected to represent their own qualifications, skills, and experiences throughout the hiring process. American National does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruitment agencies without a valid, signed agreement in place, and no fees will be paid for unauthorized submissions. Additionally, American National's ability to sponsor employment-based immigration authorization is limited and available only for certain positions based on business needs and role requirements.

American National is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected categories. American National is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.