Chief Actuary

NPAworldwide; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health savings account

Profit sharing

401k

Tuition assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid parental leave

Paid maternity leave

Commuter benefits

Child care support

Disability insurance

Medical insurance

Job summary

NPAworldwide seeks a VP, Chief Actuary Officer based in Portland, Oregon to lead the actuarial function, report to the President, and drive strategic pricing, reserving and analytics initiatives. You will mentor a high-performing team, partner with senior leadership, and shape planning processes across the company.

The ideal candidate holds FCAS, a strong leadership track record, and excels at translating data into strategic actions while maintaining ethical standards and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• FCAS certification required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Experience leading actuarial teams and strategic vision.
• Strong problem analysis and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead actuarial function and strategic planning.
• Provide insights on company, economic and market trends.
• Oversee pricing, reserving and analytics initiatives.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing actuarial team.

Skills

FCAS

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

MS Office / Excel

SQL

Arius

R

Python

Tableau

Education

Bachelor's degree

FCAS certification

Tools

Arius

R

Python

Tableau

SQL

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Job Description

This role will be based in Portland, Oregon. Become a key player in our dynamic team as the VP, Chief Actuary Officer. In this role, you'll report to the President, provide strategic direction and leadership to the Actuarial Function while partnering with the Senior Leadership team. You'll benefit from sharing best practices with your fellow Actuarial Officers from the other operating units and home office. We trust you to develop and execute strategic plans that drive our business objectives. Your business acumen coupled with your ability to pivot from the tactical to strategic delivery of Pricing, Reserving, and Analytics will be crucial to our success.

• Successful history: Strong industry reputation, market presence, financial stability anchored in ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.
• Impactful Change: Leverage your expertise to drive meaningful change and make a significant impact on the company's success.
• Technological Innovation: Access to evolving advanced tools and technologies, such as AI, machine learning, and data analytics.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Benefit from competitive compensation, paid time off, healthy work-life balance and comprehensive wellness programs. Enjoy an employer-funded health savings account, profit sharing, 401k, paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance, and professional continuing education. Lead the actuarial component of the companys planning processes.
• Provide insights into company, economic, and marketplace trends.
• Lead the vision, growth, and implementation of advanced analytics.
• Innovate and improve actuarial and analytics capabilities; adapt and develop rating methodologies for competitive advantage.

Strategic Mindset

• Develop and offer strategic direction for the company.
• Lead the actuarial component of the companys planning processes.
• Identify growth segments and propose corrective actions for underperforming segments. Lead a small high-performing Actuarial Team, providing direction, mentorship, and evaluation.
• Develop talent, motivate, and inspire through frequent and specific feedback.
• Measure results and reward achievement.
• Maintain compliance with actuarial policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; or 15 years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS) with a commitment to continuing education.
• Success managing teams and implementing strategic vision.
• Strong problem analysis and resolution skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and basic SQL.
• Knowledge of actuarial or analytics software such as Arius, R, Python, and Tableau.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Stability of a fortune 500 company and direct reporting to the president. 401(k), Tuition assistance, Medical insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Paid maternity leave, Commuter benefits, Child care support, Paid paternity leave, Disability insurance

Salary Type: Annual Salary

Salary Min: $ 300000

Salary Max: $ 400000

Currency Type: USD