Vice President & Actuary (Annuities Pricing)

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Vice President & Actuary (Annuities Pricing) based in United States.** This executive-level actuarial leadership role is responsible for shaping pricing strategies and product decisions within a sophisticated financial services environment. The position leads variable annuity pricing initiatives, balancing profitability, customer value, risk management, and regulatory considerations. The successful candidate will collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams across product, investments, valuation, and finance. This role offers the opportunity to influence enterprise-level decisions through advanced actuarial expertise and strategic insights. The position combines technical excellence, business partnership, and people leadership to drive sustainable growth. Working in a hybrid or virtual setting, the role provides flexibility while maintaining strong collaboration with key stakeholders. ### Accountabilities: The Vice President & Actuary (Annuities Pricing) serves as a senior actuarial leader responsible for guiding pricing strategies, managing product profitability, and supporting business growth through data-driven insights and effective collaboration. - Lead actuarial pricing strategies for variable individual annuity products, including product design, rate setting, profitability analysis, and governance processes. - Partner with internal stakeholders across product, investments, valuation, finance, and corporate actuarial functions to evaluate opportunities and support strategic decisions. - Assess new product concepts, pricing models, assumptions, and methodologies to determine feasibility and alignment with business objectives. - Communicate complex actuarial concepts, product features, financial drivers, and risk-return considerations to technical and executive audiences. - Oversee regulatory requirements related to annuity products, including filings, compliance activities, and regulatory interactions. - Manage production activities such as assumption maintenance, profitability reporting, pricing updates, and documentation standards. - Identify emerging competitive, regulatory, and market trends to uncover opportunities and mitigate business risks. - Drive process improvements, operational efficiencies, and enhancements to actuarial methodologies. - Lead and develop a team of actuaries by managing priorities, providing guidance, and supporting professional growth. - Influence strategic initiatives and contribute to enterprise-wide actuarial and financial objectives. ## Requirements: The ideal candidate combines deep actuarial expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to communicate effectively across technical and business teams. - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required. - Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) designation required. - 10+ years of actuarial experience, with significant experience in pricing and product management. - Strong knowledge of annuity products, particularly variable annuities; experience with fixed annuities is a plus. - Experience with actuarial modeling software and analytical tools such as MATLAB, GGY Axis, Python, or similar platforms. - Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop actionable recommendations. - Proven ability to explain complex actuarial topics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. - Experience leading teams or managing actuarial professionals preferred. - Ability to influence stakeholders, manage multiple priorities, and drive results in a complex organization. - Strong collaboration, communication, research, and strategic thinking skills. ## Benefits: - Competitive base salary range of approximately $192,900 to $289,300 annually, depending on experience, location, and qualifications. - Annual incentive opportunities based on individual and organizat…