Actuarial Trainee, Supplemental Health Valuation - REMOTE

Job Details CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE CNO) is a leading insurance and financial services company focused on securing the future of middle‑income America. Through brands such as Bankers Life, Colonial Penn, Optavise, and Washington National, CNO delivers life and health insurance, annuities, financial services, and workforce benefits to more than 3.3 million policyholders, supported by $38.3 billion in total assets. With a strong financial foundation, national presence, and a culture rooted in integrity, excellence, and people‑first values, CNO offers meaningful opportunities for professional growth and impact across its U.S. locations, including its headquarters in Carmel, Indiana. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. CNO Financial Group is hiring an Actuarial Trainee who is responsible for gathering, preparing, and providing management with actuarial information through specific analyses and reports. The position relates to valuation, projection, and reporting of supplemental health business for CNO insurance companies. Additionally, the position is part of an actuarial student program that will require progression on exams and progress through the actuarial educational system. Core responsibilities and deliverables • Providing support to actuaries by performing analysis within a business segment • Assisting with the preparation of reports and studies • Providing clear communication of technical work • Performing all other duties as assigned • Pursing actuarial exams What you need (Minimum requirements) • Bachelors degree in statistics, mathematics, actuarial science, or related field required. • Successful completion of at least one actuarial exam. • Experience with spreadsheet, database, and word processing applications. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. What will set you apart (Preferred experience) • Candidate location in Central or Eastern US time zone is preferred. • Prior experience with PolySystems Actuarial software. • Programming experience in SAS, R, Python, or other programming language. CNO Financial Group offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance • Performance-based bonus or sales incentive • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Short-term & long-term disability insurance • Paid time off and 10 corporate holidays • Paid parental leave • Company-paid life insurance • Mental & Financial Well-Being resources Click on this link for additional information. CNO supports a flexible work environment and encourages Associates to work where they are most productive. This position may work fully remote from any US-based location, provided they are able to work Central or Eastern Time hours. All work must be performed within the United States, and occasional travel to corporate offices may be required. Associates living within 60 miles of a corporate office (Carmel, IN; Chicago, IL; or Orlando, FL) have access to work from that location as needed. The stated pay range is based on a national-average location. Actual salary is determined by factors including relevant work experience, skills and location. This position is also eligible for CNO’s performance-based annual bonus program. #LI-CD1 Compensation Pay Range $67,000.00 - $100,400.00 Annual We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. ReqID JR170308 Job Type Full time Additional Locations Cincinnati, OH; Chicago, IL; Columbus, OH; Charlotte, NC; Minneapolis, MN; St. Louis, MO; Milwaukee, WI; Lafayette, IN; Philadelphia, PA; Atlanta, GA;

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