Lead strategic initiatives critical to the annuity actuarial function, including reinsurance transactions, enterprise modeling enhancements, and other high-priority projects that require deep actuarial insight and cross-functional coordination
Drive significant modeling enhancement initiatives that advance the technical capabilities and accuracy of our actuarial models, working across product lines and modeling frameworks to implement sophisticated methodologies
Perform rigorous analysis, review, and validation of actuarial results for strategic initiatives and transformation projects, ensuring technical accuracy and soundness of conclusions before presentation to stakeholders and senior leadership
Own and drive key workstreams within the broader actuarial transformation program, including initiatives to enhance analytics capabilities, develop automated dashboards, improve reserve attribution processes, and evolve modeling platforms
Serve as the central orchestrator for complex projects that span multiple actuarial functions including Valuation, Modeling, Projections, and their intersections with Finance, Risk Management, and Product Development—ensuring alignment, managing dependencies, and driving execution
Partner with annuities chief actuary leadership to scope, plan, and operationalize strategic initiatives from conception through implementation
Manage ad-hoc analytical requests and special projects from senior leadership, providing rapid yet rigorous analysis and actionable recommendations
Translate complex actuarial and technical concepts into clear business insights for diverse stakeholder audiences, including executive leadership
Identify opportunities for process improvements, operational efficiencies, and innovation across the actuarial function
Build strong relationships across the organization, leveraging existing team resources and cross-functional partnerships to deliver outcomes
Requirements
12+ years of progressive actuarial experience with demonstrated success leading complex, strategic initiatives
FSA designation or ASA designation with additional years' actuarial experience
Substantial experience with Annuity products (Variable Annuity with/without living benefits, Indexed Variable Annuity, Fixed Indexed Annuity, Fixed Annuity, and Payout Annuity)
Proven experience with actuarial modeling platforms and modeling methodologies across various product types and regulatory frameworks
Undergraduate degree in Actuarial Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or other quantitative major
Strong strategic thinking abilities—can see the big picture, identify key priorities, and develop pragmatic implementation approaches
Exceptional project management skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives, navigate ambiguity, and drive results in a matrixed organization
Outstanding stakeholder management and influencing skills; ability to build credibility quickly and operate effectively across all organizational levels
Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities—can quickly synthesize complex information and develop sound recommendations
Superior communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to distill complex technical topics for executive audiences
Self-starter mentality with high degree of initiative, ownership, and ability to work independently
Benefits
Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes
Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
PTO/parental leave
Competitive 401K and employee benefits
Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
Tuition assistance program
Work arrangements that work for you
Effective productivity/technology tools and training
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