Sr Consultant, Actuarial - Retirement Solutions Financial Reporting - REMOTE
As a team member in Finance at Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, the opportunities are endless! Nationwide’s "on your side" philosophy places customers at the center of everything we do, and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.
Sr Consultant, Actuarial – Retirement Solutions Financial Reporting (REMOTE)
Are you an experienced actuary who enjoys complex annuity valuation, financial reporting, and solving thorny modeling problems? Join our Retirement Solutions Financial Reporting team and help shape how we measure and manage results across a diverse group of retirement products.
Key Responsibilities
Support quarterly GAAP and statutory valuation, financial reporting, and forecasting for Retirement Solutions products (recordkeeping, fixed and indexed annuities, stable value products, in‑plan income guarantees, pension risk transfer).
Maintain and enhance GGY AXIS models and related tools ensuring methods remain robust, efficient, and well‑controlled.
Partner with Pricing, Controllership, and Valuation to support transactions (reinsurance, block transfers) and strategic projects that improve capital efficiency and reduce earnings volatility.
Collaborate with peers and leaders to identify and implement process and model improvements that enhance transparency, consistency, and speed‑to‑decision.
What We’re Looking For
Must‑have Skills
Strong background in retirement or annuity products (GAAP and/or statutory), with experience supporting quarterly closes and/or forecasting.
Hands‑on experience with at least one major actuarial modeling platform (GGY AXIS, MG‑ALFA) and comfort working with complex projection models.
Solid data and tooling skills (SQL, Excel/VBA) with the ability to trace results from model output through to the ledger and financial statements.
Proven ability to communicate complex actuarial concepts to non‑actuarial partners (finance, controllership, business leadership).
Demonstrated ownership mindset, strong problem‑solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities around key reporting deadlines.
ASA required; FSA or progress toward FSA highly preferred.
Preferred Skills
Experience with LDTI and/or recent reserve methodology changes for annuity business.
Familiarity with derivative/hedging and FAS 133 concepts for guaranteed products.
Prior exposure to reinsurance structures and their impact on valuation and earnings.
Progress toward FSA with relevant life/annuity exams; ASA required‑FSA is a plus.
Why Join Us
Work on high‑impact projects that directly influence how Nationwide manages its Retirement Solutions portfolio.
Gain broad visibility by collaborating with Pricing, Controllership, and senior finance leaders on topics like reserve methodology, LDTI, and reinsurance.
Join a culture that values technical excellence, thoughtful innovation, and work‑life balance, with opportunities to grow into broader leadership or technical expert paths.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
Paid time off (minimum 18 days per calendar year, prorated based on hire date)
Nine paid holidays and additional paid time off for Unity Day
401(k) with company match and a company‑paid pension plan
Business‑casual attire policy
Comprehensive benefits package tailored to your needs
Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected, and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.
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