David Reynolds
About David Reynolds
David Reynolds is a Finance Actuary with expertise in business forecasting for Legal & General's retirement business in the U.S. He has a background in journalism and has authored a self-published account of the 2012 presidential race.
Work at Legal & General
David Reynolds has been employed at Legal & General since 2020, serving as a Finance Actuary. In this role, he focuses on business forecasting within the retirement business sector, specifically in the pension risk transfer area. His work involves analyzing financial data and trends to support the company's strategic initiatives in the U.S. retirement market.
Education and Expertise
David Reynolds earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in English Language and Literature from Boston College, where he studied from 2000 to 2003. He has demonstrated expertise in various software tools essential for actuarial work, including ALFA, Axis, ProVal, and CorpTax. Additionally, he has successfully passed all Society of Actuaries' exams on his first attempt, showcasing his proficiency in the field.
Background in Journalism
Before transitioning into the actuarial field, David Reynolds worked as a reporter at Dow Jones from 2006 to 2012. During this six-year period, he contributed articles to notable publications such as The Wall Street Journal and The Huffington Post. He also authored a self-published account of the 2012 presidential race, providing insights from the perspective of a field-level campaign worker.
Previous Experience at Prudential
Prior to his current role at Legal & General, David Reynolds worked at Prudential as an actuarial consultant. His responsibilities included advising on retirement plans and conducting Asset Adequacy Testing for individual life insurance products. This experience contributed to his comprehensive understanding of retirement solutions and risk management.
Passion for Teaching and Mentoring
David Reynolds has a strong passion for teaching, mentoring, and writing in the workplace. He actively engages in hiring practices and supports the development of others in his field, reflecting his commitment to fostering growth and knowledge sharing within the actuarial community.