Director & Actuary, Enterprise Finance & Actuarial Projects

About the role

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. This is a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own.

This role is on-site 4 days per week and work from home 1 day per week in Newport Beach, CA, Omaha, NE, or Charlotte, NC. If you are not currently located near one of our offices, we offer comprehensive relocation assistance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as product owner and lead for enterprise actuarial initiatives, owning scope, priorities, and outcomes across the project lifecycle.
• Lead VM-22 implementation efforts in partnership with key stakeholders across the enterprise.
• Lead complex initiatives such as actuarial reporting transformations, governance frameworks development, implementations of technical actuarial elements, and actuarial workstreams with large-scale cross-functional change programs.
• Provide hands-on technical and strategic leadership where short-to-medium-term actuarial subject matter expertise is required to unblock progress and ensure delivery.
• Lead a team of 3+ individuals balancing project work with individual growth and exam progress.

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant experience in the life insurance or reinsurance industry
• Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) or equivalent professional qualification
• Deep working knowledge of actuarial reporting frameworks
• Experience operating as a product owner, delivery lead, or technical lead roles on projects-based work
• Strong ability to synthesize complex technical topics into clear, decision-oriented messaging for senior leaders and non-actuarial stakeholders
• Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and deliver results in a fast-paced, ambiguous, matrixed environment
• Experience working with external stakeholders to drive results

Preferred Qualifications

• VM-22 expertise
• Experience with actuarial modeling paired with a strong technical skillset
• Strong project management and communication skills
• Knowledge and awareness of insurance regulations and recent developments

Pay

Salary ranges per location:

• Newport Beach, CA: $203,760 - $249,040
• Omaha, NE: $175,950 - $215,050
• Charlotte, NC: $185,220 - $226,380

The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Most employees are also eligible for additional incentive pay.

Benefits

Your benefits start on day one and include flexible options tailored to your needs:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellbeing Reimbursement Account for yourself or eligible dependents
• Generous paid time off, including paid holidays and financial planning time off
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance program
• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation