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EquiTrust Financial Services

Actuary

West Des Moines, IA · On-site

$106K - $125K/yr

Actuary Location: West Des Moines, Iowa (Mostly On-Site) Employment Type: Full-time About Us ... Build and maintain strong partnerships with Investments, Finance, Accounting, Risk, model user ...

EQUITRUST

Actuary

West Des Moines, IA · On-site

$106K - $125K/yr

Actuary Location: West Des Moines, Iowa (Mostly On-Site) Employment Type: Full-time About Us ... Build and maintain strong partnerships with Investments, Finance, Accounting, Risk, model user ...

AIG

Supervising Actuary - Foreign Casualty

Boston, MA · On-site

$126K - $148K/yr

We know how important it is to protect and invest in what's most important to you. That is why we ... AC - Actuarial National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa.

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Genworth Financial

Actuary, Model Risk

Richmond, VA · On-site +1

$115K - $135K/yr

We also invest in the vitality of our local communities through grants from the Genworth Foundation ... POSITION TITLE Actuary, Model Risk LOCATION Richmond, VA Remote US (Eastern or Central Time Zones ...

AIG

Actuary - US Programs

Parsippany, NJ

$117K - $137K/yr

Actuary - US Programs At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us ... We know how important it is to protect and invest in what's most important to you. That is why we ...

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for investment actuary in the United States is $131,841.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,500.00 and $137,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an investment actuary?

An Investment Actuary is a finance professional who applies actuarial principles to investment-related decisions. They assess risks, model investment returns, and help optimize portfolios for pension funds, insurance companies, and asset managers. Their role involves analyzing market trends, forecasting future liabilities, and ensuring regulatory compliance. By combining financial expertise with quantitative analysis, Investment Actuaries support strategic decision-making to maximize returns while managing risk.

What are the typical responsibilities of an investment actuary?

As an Investment Actuary, you’ll frequently analyze and model the risk and return characteristics of various investment products and strategies, helping guide asset allocation and liability management decisions. You’ll collaborate closely with portfolio managers, analysts, and other actuaries to ensure investment strategies align with the organization’s risk tolerance and regulatory requirements. Your day-to-day work may include preparing reports, presenting findings to senior management, and monitoring market developments that could impact investment portfolios. This role often involves balancing technical analysis with strategic thinking, making it both challenging and rewarding for those interested in the intersection of finance and actuarial science.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an investment actuary?

To thrive as an Investment Actuary, you need strong analytical and mathematical skills, experience in financial modeling, and a relevant degree such as mathematics, finance, or actuarial science, often paired with actuarial credentials (e.g., ASA, FSA). Familiarity with programming languages like R or Python, investment analysis tools such as Bloomberg Terminal, and proficiency in financial risk management systems are highly valuable. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and business acumen help investment actuaries convey complex results to stakeholders and collaborate across teams. These skills are crucial for assessing financial risks, creating effective investment strategies, and ensuring regulatory compliance in dynamic market environments.

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Infographic showing various Investment Actuary job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $131,841 per year, or $63.4 per hour.

Investment Actuary - Cigna Investment Management - Hybrid

Cigna

Bloomfield, CT • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

Cigna Healthcare rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 239 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

41st of 893 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Who we are
Cigna Investment Management (CIM) manages or oversees more than $35 billion in assets on behalf of The Cigna Group. CIM invests across public and private corporate bonds, commercial mortgages, private equity, private credit, real estate equity, public equity, and short-term investments.
What we are looking for:
The Investment Actuary helps manage The Cigna Group's U.S. insurance, international insurance, and pension portfolios. This role combines strategic leadership, technical expertise, and cross-functional partnerships to support portfolio management and investment decision-making. The ideal candidate has experience in insurance portfolio management or asset-liability management, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with attention to detail. Success in this role requires effective collaboration across business and investment teams.
Key Responsibilities
  • Manage assigned international and U.S. insurance portfolios, including portfolio strategy development and monitoring, liquidity management, credit, risk monitoring, purchase and sale implementation, and investment allocation.
  • Analyze portfolio strategy and risk management scenarios, incorporating regulatory requirements, liquidity considerations, counterparty exposure, and investment income objectives.
  • Evaluate derivative hedging strategies and prepare investment recommendations and strategy memoranda.
  • Monitor advancements in financial and investment modeling, risk measurement and analytics, while recommending practical applications to improve portfolio management for the project management team.
  • Partner with portfolio analysts to develop client reports, senior management presentations, and portfolio management materials.
  • Lead the investment allocation process for insurance portfolios, collaborating with asset teams on deal specifics, relative value assessments, and portfolio objectives.
  • Leverage AI tools and technologies to improve productivity, enhance analysis, automate routine processes, and drive more effective business outcomes.
  • Manage the quarterly Net Investment income review process in partnership with CIM finance.

Minimum Qualifications
  • BA/BS in a related subject
  • Required: FSA/ASA designation
  • Preferred: CFA, CPA, MBA, or other advanced financial designation
  • Minimum of 8 years of investment experience
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with demonstrated intellectual curiosity, accountability, adaptability, and a sense of urgency, flexibility, ownership, and organizational agility
  • Advanced understanding of pension and insurance investing concepts, including ALM, LDI, RBC, and regulatory requirements
  • Advanced understanding of investment accounting principles and their impact on portfolio management across multiple relevant accounting frameworks, such as insurance regulatory, U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and tax accounting
  • Ability to accommodate limited travel (up to 10%)
  • Flexibility to participate in calls after normal business hours with international customers
  • Position located at our corporate headquarters in Bloomfield, CT with a hybrid work arrangement (3 days in office)

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.
For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 137,900 - 229,800 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.
This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.
At The Cigna Group, you'll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you'll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.
About The Cigna Group
Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we're dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the online application process, please email seeyourself@thecignagroup.com for assistance. Please note that this email inbox is dedicated to accommodation requests only and cannot provide application updates or accept resumes.
The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

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Cigna Corporation exists to improve lives. We are a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. Together, with colleagues around the world, we aspire to transform health services, making them more affordable and accessible to millions. Through our unmatched expertise, bold action, fresh ideas and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, we are a force of health services innovation. When you work with us, or one of our subsidiaries, you'll enjoy meaningful career experiences that enrich people's lives.

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10,000+ Employees

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Bloomfield, CT, US

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