Director, Actuary

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At Prudential, we believe talent is key to achieving our vision. When you join Prudential, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading financial services institutions

Global Capabilities is responsible for the design, development, testing and delivery of actuarial modeling solutions across Prudential. This Director, Actuary position will be a Tech Lead role, reporting to the lead of the PyVal+ capabilities team, supporting expansion of Python based processes to cover all retail annuities and potentially beyond, key enhancements to our Moody’s AXIS modeling capabilities and additional uses beyond valuation such as forecasting, stress testing and pricing. This work also connects to broader transformational efforts across Financial Management. This individual will be a key part of the overall PyVal+ team and will partner closely both with other members of the team as well as broadly across teams, including with Valuation, Pricing, CIO, Technology and others.

The current EWA for this position is Hybrid and requires your on-site presence on a reoccurring basis as determined by your business. Travel is expected to be no more than 10% of time.

What you can expect:

• Driving the development of Python E2E process solutions as part of the TARDIS environment, working closely with the Product Owner to design solutions to ensure delivery against business outcomes along with future scalability. This is a key component of transformational work happening across multiple functions.
• Leading development in designing, coding, and testing improvements to Moody’s AXIS liability modeling solutions, including working with the vendor as appropriate, as well as gradually incorporating support of ongoing development to our future state Python based modeling platform, PyVal.
• Supporting end users by providing rapid support to resolve model errors and answer user questions.

What you’ll need:

• Professional actuarial designation (e.g. FSA, FIA or equivalent strongly preferred; will consider ASA).
• Strong programming experience, particularly Python or similar language, and interest to deepen technical programming skillset.
• Actuarial modeling experience, preferably with Moody’s AXIS or other similar vendor software.
• Superior time management skills and solid ability to handle multiple projects at once with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills, specifically being able to explain complicated technical concepts to business users without IT backgrounds.
• Strong leadership skills to help guide a global Agile team to execute on tight timelines and balance multiple priorities from a range of stakeholders.

It’d be a plus if you had:

• Familiarity with object-oriented programming and software design patterns.
• Investment /ALM experience including developing models to perform ALM projections.
• Knowledge of agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of Annuities products.
   

Prudential welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.

We equip and empower our employees to expand their skills and experience by using powerful learning, gigs, and job opportunities. We offer a suite of services including 1:1 Career advice, on demand resources and networking to propel your career forward.

We’re a global organization, full of outstandingly dedicated people who aren’t afraid to think differently, challenge the status quo and take sensible risks along the way. You will enjoy pushing boundaries as we build innovative technology that helps clients, customers and employees live their best lives. You will have access to leadership and learning opportunities and the resources needed to take your career in any direction. We will help you do your best work, offering flexibility, while delivering on our Purpose.

• Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave
• Retirement plans:
• 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%)
• Company-funded pension plan
• Wellness Programs to help you achieve your wellbeing goals, including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs
• Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
• Tuition Assistance to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree, many accredited certificate programs, and industry designations.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.