Chris Liang Fsa PhD
About Chris Liang Fsa PhD
Chris Liang is a Senior Manager of Modelling at Transamerica Life Insurance Company, where he has worked since 2018. He holds a PhD in Computational and Applied Mathematics from Florida State University and has extensive experience in actuarial roles, including positions at Voya Financial.
Work at Transamerica
Chris Liang serves as a Senior Manager in Modelling at Transamerica Life Insurance Company. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the Baltimore, Maryland Area. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing advanced modelling techniques and strategies that support the company's financial objectives.
Previous Experience at Voya Financial
Prior to joining Transamerica, Chris Liang worked at Voya Financial in various capacities. He was a Senior Actuarial Associate from 2016 to 2018 and a Quantitative Derivative Analyst from 2012 to 2014. His experience at Voya Financial involved significant contributions to actuarial analysis and quantitative finance within the Greater Philadelphia Area.
Education and Expertise
Chris Liang earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computational and Applied Mathematics from Florida State University, where he studied from 2004 to 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in mathematical modelling and analytics, which he applies in his professional roles.
Professional Contributions
In his career, Chris Liang has developed dynamic and macro hedge performance reporting systems. He has worked on enterprise hedging strategies and analytics, including variable annuity hedge optimization and IFRS17 hedging initiatives. His technical skills include converting complex models into Python, enhancing enterprise asset-liability management (ALM) capabilities.