Own and enhance the fixed indexed annuity pricing model used to support product development and pricing decisions
Lead actuarial pricing analysis for new products, product features, and product changes
Translate business partner needs and market opportunities into actuarial model updates and pricing recommendations
Evaluate product competitiveness, profitability, assumptions, and risk tradeoffs across annuity products
Support the full product development and pricing cycle from concept through internal governance and risk committee presentation
Perform ad hoc product analysis to help the business respond quickly to market and pricing needs
Present actuarial findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
What we are looking for (Required)
Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA)
Strong actuarial experience in annuity pricing, product development, actuarial modeling, or related actuarial ownership work
Deep AXIS modeling capability and the ability to work independently in a pricing model environment
Prior experience owning, updating, or enhancing actuarial models used for pricing or product development
Ability to assess risk, pricing implications, and business tradeoffs with strong actuarial judgment
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to partner effectively across business, actuarial, and leadership teams
Highly relevant experience (Preferred)
Fixed indexed annuity experience
Annuity pricing experience
Product development experience
Actuarial model development or model ownership experience
Experience presenting to leadership or governance committees
Why this opportunity is compelling
This role offers the chance to step into a critical actuarial position with meaningful product influence. The team is looking for someone who can independently own key pricing work, support annuity product strategy, and bring strong technical depth to a highly visible business need.
This role can be staffed fully remote.
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Job Description Summary
Our Nationwide Financial Actuarial team members have opportunities to use state-of-the-art tools, are encouraged to innovate and learn to master actuarial methodologies. If this sounds like a place you could thrive, then we want to know more about you!
Job Description
Provides strategic direction and knowledge for the compilation, categorization and analysis of data and financial reporting and analysis.
Constructs sophisticated testing tools and analyzes product calculations.
Leads, provides expertise and builds strategies for pricing and implementation of products.
Constructs, maintains and completes Actuarial, Projection & Valuation Models.
Analyzes risks and reinsurance for lines of business.
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Benefits
Vision insuranceRemote work options
Additional Information
As a team member in Finance at Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, the opportunities are endless! Let Nationwide help create your career journey! At Nationwide®, "on your side" goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we're looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.
Senior Actuary - Annuity Pricing and Product Development
Nationwide Financial is seeking a highly technical Senior Actuary to join our Annuity Pricing and Product Development team. This role is ideal for an experienced actuary who brings deep actuarial modeling expertise, strong annuity pricing experience, and the ability to influence product strategy through data-driven decision making.
This is a visible opportunity to support fixed and indexed annuity pricing, product development, and pricing model ownership in a role that combines hands-on actuarial work with business-facing partnership. The person in this role will help shape product competitiveness, evaluate risk and profitability tradeoffs, and support high-impact product decisions across the annuity business.
Position highlights
Senior actuarial role supporting annuity pricing and product development
High-impact work on fixed and indexed annuity pricing and actuarial model ownership
Strong partnership with business leaders, pricing stakeholders, and risk partners
Opportunity to influence product design, competitiveness, and strategic actuarial recommendations
Ideal for candidates with AXIS, annuity pricing, fixed indexed annuity, and actuarial model development experience
Nationwide · Ohio - Columbus, One Nationwide Plaza