Chief Actuary | Strategic Leader, Pricing & Risk

A-CAP Services LLC; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation programs

Employer-sponsored medical, dental, & 

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance (STD + LTD)

Parental Leave

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Voluntary Supplemental Insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Job summary

A-CAP Services LLC is seeking a Chief Actuary to lead all actuarial functions from the Des Moines office. The role requires strategic oversight, hands-on technical work when needed, and collaboration with executives, departments, and external stakeholders.

Reporting to the CFO, the Chief Actuary will oversee reserves, pricing, and product development for annuity and life products, while ensuring regulatory compliance and financial integrity across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Finance, or related field.
• MAAA and FSA (or career ASA) designations.
• At least 10 years in the actuarial field, including 5 years in leadership roles within financial or actuarial departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction of all actuarial functions in line with corporate goals.
• Manage pricing and product development for annuity and life products; model reinsurance transactions.
• Oversee policy liabilities (Stat & GAAP) and reserves adequacy.
• Drive financial projections and 3-year plan; implement more frequent projections.
• Develop governance for actuarial assumptions and documentation of changes.
• Coordinate with external actuaries; manage regulatory filings and approvals.
• Communicate actuarial concepts to non-actuarial stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Actuarial leadership

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Finance, or related field

MAAA and FSA (or career ASA) designations

Tools

Actuarial software

Job description

A-CAP Services LLC is seeking a Chief Actuary to lead all actuarial functions from the Des Moines office. The role requires strategic oversight, hands-on technical work when needed, and collaboration with executives, departments, and external stakeholders.

Reporting to the CFO, the Chief Actuary will oversee reserves, pricing, and product development for annuity and life products, while ensuring regulatory compliance and financial integrity across the organization.