Director Actuary

Education/Experience:

• Experience with GGY AXIS preferred .
• Group or Individual Life pricing experience strongly preferred.
• Prior experience sufficient to have gained a seasoned actuarial business perspective , particularly including pricing design and strategy.
• FSA designation required . Attaining Fellowship alone is not a sufficient criterion to operate at this level.
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in mathematics, actuarial science, business, or a related field preferred.

Analytical Skills:

• Thinks innovatively, brings ideas to life, and seeks continuous improvement.
• Contribute broad actuarial, financial and industry expertise combined with unique product line knowledge.
• Uses skills to contribute to the achievement of company goals.
• Works on significant and complex issues where analysis of situations requires evaluation of quantitative, qualitative, forward looking and organizational factors.

Influence:

• Communicate and collaborate with various departments across the organization to meet business needs.
• Serves as a lead on key projects and initiatives.
• Exhibits effective communication and people skills in managing projects, working with stakeholders and resolving conflicts.
• Subject matter expert with the ability to negotiate and influence management decision making.

Decision Making:

• Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments. Significant role as a resource/mentor to others in the actuarial career.
• ​ Primarily responsible for developing and executing on business needs within an actuarial function.

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We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:

• A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• An annual incentive bonus plan

• Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually - PTO increases with tenure

• A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement

• Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance

• An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

In addition to the competitive salary range below, our employee-focused benefits support work-life balance. Learn more about working at The Standard.

• Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance.

The actual compensation for this role will be based on a combination of education and experience, knowledge and skills, position budget, internal equity, and market data.

Salary Range: $147,750.00 - $236,000.00

Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.

Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Mortgage Investors, LLC, StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., and American Heritage Life Insurance Company and American Heritage Service Company, marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. Except where precluded by state or federal law, The Standard will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. The Standard offers a drug- and alcohol-free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on The Standard's property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation and employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. After any conditional offer of employment is made, the background check will include an individualized assessment based on the applicant's specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain and correct background information. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.