Actuary, Group Benefit Pricing & Transformation

About the Role

Guardian is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as an Actuary, Group Benefit Pricing & Transformation. The successful candidate will lead and transform actuarial pricing capabilities across Guardian’s Group Benefits portfolio, including dental, vision, absence and disability, life, and supplemental health offerings. This role requires deep actuarial pricing expertise, sound business judgment, an innovative mindset, and leadership skills to drive pricing sophistication and strengthen data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical actuarial pricing leader and strategic transformation thought partner, connecting actuarial expertise with enterprise priorities, disciplined risk selection, emerging trends, and pricing adequacy.
• Manage pricing analyses, including experience monitoring, actual-to-expected reviews, assumption assessments, and profitability driver identification.
• Partner with senior leaders, pricing actuaries, data scientists, technology teams, and business stakeholders to modernize Group Benefits pricing tools and processes by integrating predictive analytics, automation, and AI-enabled decision support to improve pricing accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.
• Translate complex actuarial, financial, and technical analysis into clear, actionable recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership.
• Lead and develop a team of actuarial professionals and students by setting priorities, managing performance, and building capabilities required for both pricing excellence and transformation delivery.

Requirements

• Significant experience in Group Benefits pricing or related insurance disciplines, with a strong understanding of manual rating, experience rating, risk segmentation, rate adequacy, and profitability analysis.
• Strong analytical and technical capabilities to synthesize complex information, identify key drivers, evaluate emerging trends, and develop actionable insights and recommendations.
• Strategic problem-solving skills, with experience applying predictive analytics, machine learning, or pricing modernization solutions to improve business decision-making preferred.
• Ability to influence senior leaders, technical teams, and business stakeholders by translating actuarial pricing and transformation topics into clear business recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables simultaneously.
• Demonstrated experience leading actuarial teams, including developing talent, setting priorities, and managing performance.
• At least 5 years of experience in the insurance industry and FSA designation from the Society of Actuaries.

Reporting & Location

This role reports to the Head of Group Benefits Pricing & Analytics. It is a hybrid position requiring 3 days in the office (Hudson Yards, NYC or Bethlehem, PA) and 2 days working from home. In-person collaboration is essential for building trusted relationships and driving strategic alignment. Travel may be required as determined by the People Leader.

Pay

Salary Range: $152,290.00 - $250,195.00. The salary for this position will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Benefits

Guardian offers contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources, including:

• Skill-building and leadership development opportunities.
• Philanthropic opportunities to build communities and grow your career.
• Comprehensive benefits for full-time eligible employees (explore details at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits).