Protective Life ยท 2 hours ago
Senior Actuarial Director - Variable Annuities
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$152K/yr - $210K/yr
10+ years expProtective Life is seeking a Variable Annuity Product Senior Director to join our Retirement Division. This leadership role involves overseeing a team of actuaries and analysts, driving modernization of annuity product offerings, and ensuring best-practice pricing techniques.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Lead product development and pricing for variable annuities and related guarantees (GLWBs and DBs) aligned with financial goals and risk appetite
Provide thought leadership on assumption setting (e.g., reinsurance, PBR margins, target surplus) and support enterprise assumption setting
Represent Pricing in ideation and feasibility processes to balance strategic impact and resource use
Oversee pricing projects, ensuring confidence in financial cash flow analysis (Statutory and GAAP) and risk assessment using GGY Axis
Maintain internal model controls and documentation in compliance with Pricing Standards
Present findings to senior management to inform business decisions and governance approvals
Collaborate with Product Management to ensure optimal data support for product initiatives
Lead ad hoc projects including product implementation, compliance, marketing support, and reinsurance
Guide actuarial recruiting and training to sustain a high-performance culture
Support acquisition due diligence and new business integration efforts
Foster a collaborative environment focused on professional growth and integrity in line with Actuarial Standards of Practice
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) with current CPD compliance
10+ years of actuarial experience in annuity pricing or related functions
Strong technical expertise in financial modeling and actuarial analysis
Ability to communicate complex actuarial concepts to diverse audiences
Leadership and team management skills with a focus on collaboration and development
Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
Preferred
Knowledge of Principle-Based Reserves (PBR) and GGY Axis preferred
Experience in annuity product development and management preferred
Prior leadership experience strongly preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
Mental health benefits
Employee assistance program
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Short-term disability
Cultural observance day
Contributions to healthcare accounts
Pension plan
401(k) plan with Company matching
ProHealth Rewards
Company
Protective Life
Protective is a holding company, whose subsidiaries provide financial services
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2014-06-04Acquired
2002-10-04IPO
Leadership Team
Richard Bielen
President and Chief Executive Officer
Paul Wells
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-10-31
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