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AVP, Annuity Pricing

Career Opportunity Role Title AVP, Annuity Pricing Purpose of role This role is responsible for ... Responsible for annuity pricing model validation, documentation, and model governance process

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AVP, Artificial Intelligence

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

Description Position Summary The Assistant Vice President of Artificial Intelligence (AVP of AI) is ... Oversee model validation, explainability, bias testing, and audit readiness. * Collaborate with ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for avp model validation in the United States is $52.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.42 and $63.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an AVP Model Validation do?

An AVP (Assistant Vice President) in Model Validation is responsible for reviewing and validating financial and risk models used by banks or financial institutions. They ensure that models are accurate, reliable, and comply with regulatory standards. This role involves assessing model design, testing methodologies, and documentation, as well as identifying limitations and recommending improvements. The AVP Model Validation works closely with model developers, risk managers, and auditors to mitigate model risk and support sound decision-making.

What are some of the common challenges faced by an AVP Model Validation in ensuring model risk compliance?

As an AVP Model Validation, a frequent challenge is staying abreast of evolving regulatory requirements and ensuring that the models used by the organization meet these rigorous standards. You’ll often need to critically review complex quantitative models, which demands strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate technical findings to non-technical stakeholders. Collaboration with model developers and business units is essential to address any discrepancies or weaknesses identified during validation. Balancing thoroughness with efficiency, especially when multiple models require concurrent reviews, is also a key aspect of the role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an AVP Model Validation, and why are they important?

To thrive as an AVP Model Validation, you need strong quantitative and analytical skills, advanced knowledge of statistical modeling, and typically a graduate degree in mathematics, finance, or a related field. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SAS, and familiarity with model risk management frameworks and regulatory requirements are essential. Excellent communication, critical thinking, and stakeholder management skills help you articulate complex model issues and collaborate effectively across teams. These skills ensure accurate model validation, regulatory compliance, and effective risk mitigation for the organization.

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Actuary, Model Validation

Des Moines, IA • Remote

Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company
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$113K - $133K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain Microsoft Excel based model validation tools for various use cases and product lines.

  • Update validation tools independently to incorporate necessary changes using model change management controls and efficient programming algorithms.

  • Lead and manage actuarial staff, ensuring team goals are met while developing and implementing development initiatives.

Job description

Job Summary

Actuary, Model Validation develops and maintains our Microsoft Excel based model validation tools for various use cases and product lines.  The tools are essential to our governance process and need to be maintained in an efficient manner.  This role will also ensure that we look for ways to continue to gain efficiencies in the process, possibly utilizing additional applications.

This position reports to the AVP, Model Validation and will manage 2 actuarial resource, including responsibilities for developing the actuarial staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Collaborating with various teams to understand required changes to Corporate AXIS models used for pricing, inforce management, ALM, and valuation purposes
  • Independently updating the Microsoft Excel validation tools to incorporate the necessary changes using model change management controls and efficient programming algorithms
  • Ensure validation tools are developed and maintained using efficient methods
  • Serving as the F&G expert on the Corporate AXIS model validation tools by providing technical support and relevant training to other actuarial users that are internal and/or external to the team
  • Developing and driving enhancements to create repeatable and scalable processes
  • Maintaining comprehensive documentation
  • Fostering a risk aware culture within the team
  • Lead and manage actuarial staff, ensuring team goals are met while developing and implementing development initiatives to enhance the skills and knowledge of actuarial staff. Fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Experience and Education Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, actuarial science or related field
  • FSA preferred
  • 5+ years of related actuarial experience
  • Experience with and knowledge of reporting and modeling of US Statutory and US GAAP reporting preferred
  • Experience with Fixed Indexed Annuity, Registered Index-Linked Annuity, or reinsurance thereon, preferred
  • Experience with and knowledge of AXIS or similar actuarial modeling software preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel
  • Experience with VBA, Python, R, or other programming languages preferred
  • Strong problem-solving skills that include advanced analytical and reasoning abilities
  • Demonstrate ability to apply actuarial principles to complex situations
  • Unconditional integrity and commitment to delivering accurate information on schedule
  • Team player with demonstrated ability to proactively identify issues and to influence key project decisions to achieve desired outcomes
  • Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and is able to operate efficiently in unpredictable and challenging project environments
  • Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills (including communicating with and presenting to all levels of management)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

  • Regular and punctual attendance
  • Some travel required (less than 10%)

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Work Environments

F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements. During the hiring process, you'll work with your leader to decide what works best for your role.

F&G complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for F&G.  If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact talentacquisition@fglife.com. 

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About F&G

Since 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) has offered annuity and life insurance products to those who are seeking security in retirement and protection during life's unexpected events.

As a national Top Workplace1, an Iowa Top Workplace2 and a proud equal opportunity employer, F&G team members are empowered, collaborative, dynamic and authentic. We believe that by embracing these values, we will continue to build and strengthen the company while continuing to be a great place to work.

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2Des Moines Register Top Workplaces 2018 – 2022

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