**_If you are an internal associate, please login to Workday and apply through Jobs Hub._** **Job Purpose** The Asset Liability Management (ALM) department works to protect Jackson’s capital and its ability to cover the payouts guaranteed to its customers. To accomplish this goal, the ALM department regularly monitors Jackson’s exposure to the market using financial models and manages that exposure through hedging and other risk management actions. The Sr. / Financial Analyst, ALM, will assist in the monitoring and risk management of Jackson’s asset/liability position. **Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities** + Updates and maintains financial models and hedging programs. + Develops in-depth knowledge of annuity product designs (VA/RILA/FIA) and optional benefit features as well as capital market instruments (options, swaps, futures, etc.) and hedging concepts. + Determines modeling ramifications of Jackson’s new product offerings or changes to hedging strategies. + Prepares periodic hedging reports for use in decision making by ALM management. + Presents and explains results to management. + Implements programming code changes as part of the model development process. + Assists in the model development process, including testing, validation, and implementation of new coding changes. + Assists in the operation of financial controls and model risk management. + Develops improvements to methods, procedures, and systems. + Reviews work product of less experienced analysts and provides training, as necessary. + Performs statistical analysis on financial or economic data. **Other Duties** + Provides research support for other departments’ information requests. + Performs ad hoc project analyses. + Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned. **Knowledge, Skills & Abilities** + Strong understanding of financial mathematics and modeling. + Extensive coursework and knowledge in statistics, math, economics, finance, or actuarial science. + Practical knowledge of financial instruments/derivatives preferred. + Strong quantitative and analytical skills. + Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. + Effective written and verbal communication skills. + Proficiency with MS Excel and Word. + Knowledge and experience with computer programming, especially in Python, SQL, SAS, and cloud technology. + Ability to handle multiple priorities in a timely and accurate manner and adapt to changing priorities as needed. **Education and Experience** + Bachelor’s degree in finance, actuarial science, economics, mathematics, or related field of study is required. + Master’s Degree or PhD in quantitative field preferred. + 3+ years of experience in annuities/insurance, financial derivatives, financial engineering, economics, or related field. We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Jackson is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. The Company subscribes to and endorses federal and state laws and regulations relating to equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, legally-recognized disability, marital status, legally-protected medical condition, citizenship, ancestry, height, weight, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other factor not related to the needs of the job. The Company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. Company facilities and campuses are tobacco-free environments. At Jackson, our employees are empowered to bring a fresh perspective, confront new challenges, and define their own career paths. We value the unique perspectives and innovative ideas that come from our employees' diverse backgrounds. Jackson is the marketing name for Jackson National Life Insurance Company (Home Office: Lansing, Michigan) and Jackson National Life Insurance Company of New York (Home Office: Purchase, New York). Jackson National Asset Management, LLC (JNAM) located in Chicago, Illinois, is an SEC-registered investment adviser and Jackson subsidiary. Annuities are distributed by Jackson National Life Distributors LLC, Member FINRA. Jackson companies offer an outstanding benefits package including competitive pay, bonuses, comprehensive health insurance benefits, a matching 401(k) retirement plan, adoption assistance, education matching gift program and dependent tuition program. Online applications requested. Contact human.resources@jackson.com for alternate formats for accommodation. To learn more about Jackson's financial strength and results, visit jackson.com (https://www.jackson.com/our-company/financials/landing.xhtml) .