Job Details

Job Description:
This role starts ASAP and runs through November 27, 2026, with potential for temp-to-hire for candidates local to Houston, Texas.
Our client is seeking an experienced actuary (near or recent FSA) to join their team. In this role, you will support the modeling and testing team by operating actuarial models, analyzing assumptions and methodologies, and evaluating their impact. This position offers broad exposure across life and annuity products, as well as various actuarial methods, with regular interaction and reporting to senior management to support decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Perform and present actuarial analyses for distribution to senior management, internal departments, consultants, reinsurers and regulators.
• Operate and maintain actuarial models to support business needs.
• Conduct actuarial testing by updating cash flow testing models with new assumptions, methodologies and data.
• Analyze the impact of assumption and methodology changes on financial results.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support modeling initiatives and business insights.
• Assist in evaluating product performance, reserves and surplus drivers.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, economics or a related field with strong quantitative background
• Near or recent FSA designation
• 7+ years of hands-on AXIS experience
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical skills
• Effective communication and time management abilities
• Familiarity with cash flow testing concepts
• Experience with actuarial modeling software, preferably Moody’s AXIS
• Strong understanding of life and annuity products, including reserve and surplus drivers
• Knowledge of assets backing insurance liabilities and modeling approaches for non-traditional assets

Pay Range:
The anticipated pay range for this position is $75 to $85 per hour based on experience.
We understand that salary is an important factor in a job search and we encourage you to apply even if you feel that your desired compensation may fall outside of the listed range. The final pay for this position is determined based on several factors including but not limited to relevant experience, skills and certifications, education and training, geographic location, market conditions and internal equity.
We are committed to finding the right candidate for this role and are open to discussing how your unique qualifications align with our needs.

Benefits:
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan

Contact:
Morgan Falck
+1 (312) 884-0453
mfalck@jacobsongroup.com

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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Jacobson Group is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable law. We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens our team and drives innovation. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business needs.
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