Director of Actuarial Valuation leading valuation strategies and governance for Securian Financial. Collaborating with executive leadership to enhance financial reporting and business strategy.
Responsibilities
Lead the actuarial Valuation COE (VCOE)
Develop and execute strategies to drive value and enhance valuation for Securian
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Board: Communicate complex valuation results, emerging issues, and strategic priorities with clarity.
Direct end-to-end valuation processes: Ensure timely, accurate completion of actuarial balances for GAAP and statutory reporting, while driving continuous improvement.
Provide analysis and forward-looking guidance to inform future results and potential actions
Champion governance and compliance: Oversee valuation controls, Audit Committee support, FRCC compliance, and engagement with external auditors.
Manage the budget for VCOE resources
Build and inspire a high-performance culture: Lead leaders and their teams, attract high-performing talent, and foster an inclusive environment where innovation and excellence thrive.
Coach and mentor team members, aligning strengths to strategic priorities and accelerating career growth.
Oversee the assumption setting process for valuation
Deliver actionable financial intelligence: Analyze and communicate the financial implications of management decisions, offering forward-looking perspectives that influence strategic decision making.
Lead regulatory changes and compliance excellence: Spearhead the implementation of VM-22 across the organization, ensuring readiness, adherence to evolving regulatory standards, and connection to business insights.
Champion continuous improvement and modernization: Identify opportunities to leverage advanced analytics and embed automation to strengthen decision-making and operational efficiency.
Actively participate in industry and analytics focused conferences to stay aware of evolving regulations, new practices, and emerging technologies
Requirements
FSA with at least five years of experience
Understanding of GAAP and/or statutory valuation regulations
Ability and desire to develop a team
Strong leadership skills, including communication and problem-solving
Demonstrated strategic thinking skills
Benefits
Paid time off: We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what’s important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.
Leave programs: Securian’s flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.
Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.
Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian’s 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.
Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners and children – are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.
Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.
Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including: Mental Wellness and Disability Pride at Securian Financial Securian Young Professionals Network Securian Multicultural Network Securian Women and Allies Network Servicemember Associate Resource Group
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