Actuarial Systems & Data Innovation Lead

National Life Group; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

National Life Group in Addison, TX is seeking an Associate Director for the Actuarial Innovation team to lead data‑driven modernization of actuarial platforms. You will partner with Actuarial Valuation, MCoE, IT, and Finance to deliver reliable data pipelines, scalable analytics, and automated processes that support valuation, forecasting, and reporting.

The role emphasizes governance, change management, and day‑to‑day issue resolution, with hands‑on collaboration across cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in actuarial, finance, data analytics or related roles within life insurance.
• Proven ability to partner with Actuarial, Finance, Data, and IT teams.
• Strong project management and cross-functional coordination.
• Knowledge of data governance, lineage, and controls.

Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into clear requirements and implementation plans.
• Coordinate testing and deployment across actuarial systems and data platforms.
• Support governance, documentation, and change management processes.
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions.

Skills

Actuarial experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science

PMP/Agile certifications

Tools

SQL

Databricks

Python

Cloud platforms

BI tools

Job description

National Life Group in Addison, TX is seeking an Associate Director for the Actuarial Innovation team to lead data‑driven modernization of actuarial platforms. You will partner with Actuarial Valuation, MCoE, IT, and Finance to deliver reliable data pipelines, scalable analytics, and automated processes that support valuation, forecasting, and reporting.

The role emphasizes governance, change management, and day‑to‑day issue resolution, with hands‑on collaboration across cross‑functional teams.