Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Thrivent
Job overview
The Actuarial Analyst at Thrivent supports actuarial tasks and analysis to help the company provide financial clarity and services to clients.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves developing and maintaining actuarial models, performing analysis and testing, preparing reports, progressing through actuarial exams, and supporting Thrivent's leadership competencies and culture.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $72,505 to $98,097 annually, with bonuses, medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k, pension, paid time off, parental leave, and other benefits.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree and completion of two to three ASA exams; actuarial principles knowledge and moderate supervision experience are needed.
Career development
The position includes participation in the actuarial student program and progression through Society of Actuaries exams for professional growth.
Work environment and culture
Thrivent promotes a culture of continuous improvement, employee engagement, and commitment to clients, emphasizing leadership competencies like courage and collaboration.
Company information
Thrivent is a membership-owned fraternal and holistic financial services organization focused on financial advice, investments, insurance, banking, and generosity programs.
Job location and travel
Flexible work arrangement with options to work on-site or remotely in the Minneapolis, MN area.
Unique job features
The role offers flexible work options and involvement in diverse actuarial projects with a focus on leadership and company values.
Company overview
Thrivent is a diversified financial services organization that provides insurance, banking, investment, and financial planning solutions tailored to the needs of Christians. The company generates revenue through the sale of life insurance policies, annuities, mutual funds, and other financial products, as well as through fees for financial advisory services. Founded in 1902 as a fraternal benefit society, Thrivent has a rich history of community involvement and charitable giving, emphasizing values-driven financial stewardship and support for its members' faith-based initiatives.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your progress through Society of Actuaries exams, specifically emphasizing completion of two to three ASA exams and application of actuarial principles in your work.
Emphasize your experience with developing and maintaining computer models, your ability to perform data analysis, testing, and evaluation under actuarial supervision, and your familiarity with corporate software tools relevant to actuarial tasks.
Apply through multiple channels including Thrivent's official corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and chances of being noticed for the Actuarial Analyst role.
Connect with current actuaries or team members in the actuarial division at Thrivent on LinkedIn; use ice breakers such as referencing Thrivent’s commitment to financial clarity or asking about their experience with the actuarial student program to start a conversation.
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