Actuary, Variable Annuity & RILA Valuation

The Role at a Glance

Join a high-performing actuarial team at the forefront of Variable Annuity (VA) and Registered Index-Linked Annuity (RILA) valuation. In this role, you’ll take ownership of critical production processes, drive innovation in valuation modeling, and partner with leaders across the organization to deliver insights that shape strategic and financial decisions.

What you'll be doing

• Own and Elevate Valuation Processes

  • Lead the end-to-end production of monthly statutory reserves and capital results under VM-21, supporting both financial reporting and hedging programs
  • Serve as the subject matter expert and owner of the RILA production process and valuation model

• Partner Across the Business

  • Collaborate closely with Model Development to review, validate, and implement quarterly model enhancements in GGY-AXIS
  • Work with Capital Management and FP&A to analyze results and deliver clear, actionable insights into capital requirements
  • Engage with stakeholders across Accounting, MRM, Pricing, ERM, Investments, Audit, and the Qualified Actuary team

• Drive Innovation and Efficiency

  • Enhance and expand automation using tools like Dataiku, Tableau, and Appian
  • Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce risk, and improve reporting quality and transparency

• Lead and Develop Talent

  • Directly manage and mentor one team member, fostering growth and high performance

What we’re looking for

• Experience: 8+ years of actuarial experience, with strong exposure to annuity products

• Credentials: ASA required, FSA preferred

• Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience with GGY-AXIS modeling

• Leadership Mindset: Proven ability to take ownership, drive results, and collaborate cross-functionally

• Execution Excellence: Strong time management, attention to detail, and ability to meet demanding reporting deadlines

• Continuous Improvement: A proactive, self-starter approach with a passion for automation and modernization

Why This Role Stands Out

• High Visibility: Play a key role in financial reporting, capital strategy, and enterprise decision-making

• Broad Exposure: Partner with multiple high-impact teams across the organization

• Innovation Focus: Be at the center of actuarial modernization and automation initiatives

• Leadership Opportunity: Manage talent while influencing processes and strategy

About The Company

Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services.

With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach.

Lincoln Financial Distributors, a broker-dealer, is the wholesale distribution organization of Lincoln Financial. Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Corporation and its affiliates including The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN, and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. Lincoln Financial affiliates, their distributors, and their respective employees, representatives and/or insurance agents do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice.

Lincoln is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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Additional Information

This position may be subject to Lincoln’s Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.

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Lincoln Financial ("Lincoln" or "the Company") is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability. Opportunities throughout Lincoln are available to employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process, or require TTY/TDD assistance, contact us by calling 260-455-2558.

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