Illustration Specialist 1

• Validate illustration output for numerical accuracy using Excel tools developed by actuarial team members
• Design strategic test plans for product changes and clearly document and communicate findings and outcomes
• Collaborate with team members to design, test, and implement calculator enhancements that meet stakeholder needs
• Conduct ongoing audits and regulatory reviews of illustrations to ensure all versions of the illustrations remain compliant.

American Equity is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented professional with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills to join the Client Solutions team. This Illustration Specialist will collaborate with a dedicated team focused on validating, auditing and enhancing the annuity projection tools., * Internship or prior professional experience in financial services, insurance, or a corporate environment is a plus

• Combination of education and experience or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Experience with navigating within MS Excel
• Exposure to MS Teams, Word, Outlook and other day-to-day business applications

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to recognize error patterns and effectively communicate issues to the team, * Ability to maintain company attendance, punctuality and dependability standards as stated in the company handbook
• Ability to work collaboratively and successfully with fellow employees, key stakeholders, and other outside third parties

At American Equity we offer leading annuity products that help empower our clients to fulfill their needs and wants in retirement. Our success comes from hiring high-energy individuals who embody the beliefs that drive our unique culture. We currently fund over half a million retirements nationwide, headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, for over thirty years with satellite offices in Charlotte, NC and New York, NY.