Actuarial Specialist, Life Valuation (*remote consideration)

Alternate Locations: Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania)

 Work Arrangement:

Remote : Work at home employee residing outside of a commutable distance to an office location.

Relocation assistance:  is not available for this opportunity.

Requisition #: 73805

The Role at a Glance

The Role at a Glance
The Actuarial Development Program (ADP) at Lincoln Financial Group is an industry-leading program that demonstrates Lincoln Financial’ s commitment to creating highly qualified business leaders.  As an ADP participant, you’ll be able to explore your unique interests while developing the essential actuarial, technical, management, communication, and leadership skills you need to succeed. The Actuarial Development Program includes a series of rotations, typically every 18-24 months. For each rotation, roles are available in different business areas including Life and Annuities, Retirement and Group Protection. Experience gained will enable participants to become well-rounded actuaries with knowledge that may include Product Development, Pricing, Reinsurance, Inforce Management, Valuation, Financial Projections, Risk Management, Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Strategy & Management, Appointed Actuary, Experience Studies, Modeling and Data Analytics & Actuarial Transformation.
 
ADP participants are expected to pass the Society of Actuaries’ exams at a prescribed pace. The program is designed to support you as you work towards your FSA and provide the training and resources necessary to become a well-rounded actuarial leader.
 
Additional Program Highlights:

• Highly competitive compensation package with salary increases and bonuses upon successful exam completion
• Social and training opportunities to enhance skills, network with ADP participants and build long-lasting industry relationships 
• Dedicated leaders and mentors to assist with career development
• Work with actuarial and data science software and technologies including MG-ALFA, Axis, Prophet, Triton, Dataiku, R, and Tableau
• Generous study time allowances for each exam session
• Payment and/or reimbursement of actuarial exam fees, materials, review courses, and seminars taken during the program

What you'll be doing

What you'll be doing
As an Actuarial Specialist on our Valuation Team, you could be responsible for a variety of tasks and learning opportunities such as:

• Valuation – Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual valuation tasks using ALFA/Triton valuation software. Analyze results for completeness and accuracy. Present results to team members, key business partners, and management.
• Actuarial/Technical Support – Maintain existing actuarial models and tools, and proactively identify and implement improvements.  Develop tools and support product / relationship managers according to business needs.
• Special Projects – Participate in ad hoc projects related to valuation, such as automation initiatives, modeling updates, unlocking support, and analytic tool build outs.
• Improve efficiency of technological tools used for statutory reporting (Dataiku)
• Maintain existing actuarial models/tools, assist with mechanical and conceptual troubleshooting
• Work with actuarial and data science software and technologies including Dataiku, R, and Tableau 
• Develop, expand, and maintain validation tools such as spreadsheets used to verify model results.  Create and maintain proper documentation.
• Support the group’s actuarial initiatives and on-going business needs
• Complete assigned projects with impactful outputs
• Build relationships across different business units and actuarial functions
• Collaborate with actuarial team members
• Receive coaching and mentorship from senior actuarial team members and leaders
• Provide coaching to other staff using actuarial knowledge

What we’re looking for

What we’re looking for:

• 2+ years of actuarial experience
• 4 Year/Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Actuarial Science or Mathematics
• A minimum of 3 actuarial exams passed
• A commitment to continuing the actuarial exam process to obtain the ASA Certification
• Familiarity with SQL, SAS, or other coding languages preferred, but not required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Independent, motivated, and collaborative 
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and development

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through 11/10/24, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume. 

What’s it like to work here?

At Lincoln Financial Group, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future. 

What’s in it for you:

• Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each Lincoln leadership Attribute.

• 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

• A leadership team that prioritizes your health and well-being; offering a remote work environment and flexible work hybrid situations

• Effective productivity/technology tools and training

The pay range for this position is $59,101 - $110,900 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln’s total rewards package for employees.  In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual.  Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln’s standard benefits package.

About The Company

Lincoln Financial Group helps people to plan, protect and retire with confidence. As of Dec. 31, 2023, approximately 17 million customers trust our guidance and solutions across four core businesses – annuities, life insurance, group protection and retirement plan services. As of December 31, 2023, the company had $295 billion in end-of-period account balances, net of reinsurance. Headquartered in Radnor, Pa., Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE: LNC) and its affiliates. Learn more at LincolnFinancial.com.

Lincoln is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 

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Additional Information

This position may be subject to Lincoln’s Political Contribution Policy.  An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.

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