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Life Actuary

RSM US · Remote · $134,000–$269,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a life insurance regulatory engagement you led. What was the scope, and what did you deliver?

What they are checking: Whether they have actually led regulatory consulting work, not just contributed to it as a team member.

Tell me about a project that started going over budget. How did you catch it and what did you change?

What they are checking: Whether they manage budgets and timelines actively instead of reporting overruns after the fact.

You work from home and lead a remote team. How do you keep people connected and learning?

What they are checking: Whether they deliberately build team development and communication when no one shares an office.

How do you stay current on NAIC and regulatory changes that affect life insurers?

What they are checking: Whether they keep the subject matter expertise this lead role depends on, since clients expect it.

What would you do

A junior actuary's analysis reaches a conclusion you think is wrong, and the report is due to the client in two days. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they protect quality without crushing the team member, and handle timelines honestly with the client.

How do you decide who to staff on an engagement when your best people are already busy?

What they are checking: Practical resource judgment and whether they think about developing people as well as filling seats.

A client pushes back hard on a finding in your report. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay firm on sound conclusions while hearing the client out and checking their own work.

About the work

How would you review life reserves on a financial exam for a company that writes term, whole life and universal life?

What they are checking: Command of reserve methods across product types, including where errors and aggressive assumptions tend to hide.

What is principle-based reserving, and what do you look for when reviewing a company's VM-20 work?

What they are checking: Current knowledge of PBR requirements and the judgment areas regulators care most about.

How would you explain a significant reserve deficiency to a state insurance department examiner who is not an actuary?

What they are checking: The ability to translate actuarial findings into plain terms that regulators can act on.

What steps do you take to assess asset adequacy testing, and what would make you question a company's conclusions?

What they are checking: Depth in cash flow testing and the skepticism a reviewer needs on someone else's assumptions.

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The full job description

As published by RSM US.

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM. Lead Consulting Actuary – Life Risk & Regulatory Consulting, LLC (Work-from-home – US location) Position Overview As a Lead Consulting Actuary, you will lead a team of industry professionals on regulatory consulting engagements. This position has opportunity for advancement as well as personal and professional growth. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Serve as the leader and actuarial subject matter expert on client engagements including; prepare original actuarial analysis or review actuarial analysis performed by others, coordinate internal resources including making staffing decisions, advise project team on potential solutions and strategies to meet project goals and client needs, lead risk management and resolution of issues, adhere to project budget and timelines and manage teams to meet budgets and timelines, support ongoing knowledge of team with focus on evolving regulatory standards, ensure quality of final work products and train and mentor junior staff. Business development; create new business opportunities through individual selling efforts as well as by supporting team sales initiatives, cultivate and nurture client relationships to create awareness of Firm capabilities to help generate incremental business, assist in formulating proposals demonstrating our value proposition and our solutions. Contribute to the intellectual capital of the practice and Firm. Own operational efficiency and targeted improvements to operations of the actuarial practice. Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Economics, or Statistics; MBA and/or professional certification/s preferred • Minimum of 10+ years professional experience in a Life insurance company, financial services or consulting firm.Some consulting experience is required • ASA, FSA, MAAA designations preferred • Knowledge of actuarial concepts: financial modeling and analysis, statutory valuation and reserving, risk management, product development and pricing, Asset Liability Management (ALM), actuarial software, life, annuity and reinsurance products • Demonstrated problem solving skills; ability to tackle challenges creatively • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for reserving and rating • PC skills, including experience in using software for producing presentations, spreadsheets, and project planning (skills in Microsoft Office, TeamMate, ACL/Access, Visual Basic, MS Excel and other applications) • Ability to lead discussions with all levels including executives and senior managers • Strong interpersonal, presentation, analytical and statistical skills • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, projects and assignments • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are required • Dynamic/flexible demeanor with exceptional client service skills • • Must be self-motivated and possess a sense of urgency • Ability to travel occasionally • Ability to demonstrate ethical and professional standards as outlined by the Firm Risk & Regulatory Consulting, LLC (RRC), an affiliate of RSM, is a national, leading professional services firm dedicated to providing exceptional regulatory services to clients. RRC offers services in the following regulatory areas: financial examinations, market conduct examinations, insolvency and receiverships, actuarial services and valuations, investment analysis, reinsurance expertise, market analysis and compliance, and special projects. RRC is a results-oriented firm committed to success that builds long-term relationships with its clients. www.riskreg.com At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits . All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com . RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate. RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. For those living in California or applying to a position in California, please click here for additional information. At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Compensation Range: $134,000 - $269,000 Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

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