Chief Actuary

This role will be based in Portland, Oregon.

About the role

Become a key player in our dynamic team as the VP, Chief Actuary Officer. In this role, you’ll report to the President, provide strategic direction and leadership to the Actuarial Function while partnering with the Senior Leadership team. You’ll benefit from sharing best practices with your fellow Actuarial Officers from the other operating units and home office. We’ll trust you to develop and execute strategic plans that drive our business objectives. Your business acumen coupled with your ability to pivot from the tactical to strategic delivery of Pricing, Reserving, and Analytics will be crucial to our success.

• Leverage your expertise to drive meaningful change and make a significant impact on the company's success.
• Access to evolving advanced tools and technologies, such as AI, machine learning, and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the actuarial component of the company’s planning processes.
• Provide insights into company, economic, and marketplace trends.
• Lead the vision, growth, and implementation of advanced analytics.
• Innovate and improve actuarial and analytics capabilities; adapt and develop rating methodologies for competitive advantage.
• Develop and offer strategic direction for the company.
• Identify growth segments and propose corrective actions for underperforming segments.
• Lead a small high-performing Actuarial Team, providing direction, mentorship, and evaluation.
• Develop talent, motivate, and inspire through frequent and specific feedback.
• Measure results and reward achievement.
• Maintain compliance with actuarial policies and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; or 15 years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS) with a commitment to continuing education.
• Success managing teams and implementing strategic vision.
• Strong problem analysis and resolution skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and basic SQL.
• Knowledge of actuarial or analytics software such as Arius, R, Python, and Tableau.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and paid time off.
• Employer-funded health savings account.
• Profit sharing and 401(k).
• Paid parental leave (maternity and paternity).
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tuition assistance and professional continuing education.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Child care support.

Pay

Annual salary range: $300,000 – $400,000 USD.