Chief Actuary United States (Remote)

Wysh Financial, LLC.; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Chief Actuary to lead actuarial functions within the insurance sector. This pivotal role involves driving pricing strategies, product development, and risk management while collaborating across departments to ensure accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in actuarial science and leadership, with a passion for redefining financial protection. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and work-life balance, and make a significant impact in the insurance industry. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company that prioritizes innovation and employee development.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Schedule

Health Care Coverage

401k with 4% Match

Career Development Allowance

Free Meals and Snacks

Monthly Social Events

Paid Summer Fridays

Work-life Balance Initiatives

Qualifications

• Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is essential.
• Advanced skills in actuarial modeling and financial reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Advise leadership on strategies for growth and profitability.
• Develop pricing models for insurance products.
• Oversee valuation processes and ensure compliance.

Skills

Actuarial Modeling

Financial Analysis

Risk Management

Team Leadership

Pricing Strategies

Regulatory Compliance

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science

Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA)

Tools

AXIS

Excel

SQL

Job description

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Our Company

At Wysh, we’re not your average insurance company—we’re redefining financial protection for the modern world. Our purpose is to empower every person to live life to the fullest, with the confidence of financial protection. As an entrepreneurial team, we thrive on thinking outside the box, experimenting fearlessly, and delivering innovative solutions that challenge industry norms.

What sets us apart is our people: a dynamic mix of math nerd strategists, user-flow-obsessed designers, results-driven developers, and epic storytelling marketers. We love what we do and take work-life balance and professional development as seriously as our products.

Our impact hasn’t gone unnoticed—Wysh was honored with the prestigious Best of Show award at Finovate Fall, one of the world’s leading fintech conferences. We’re also proud to be recognized and featured on multiple "Best Workplaces" lists.

At Wysh, we dream big, safeguard futures, and inspire everyone—our customers and team alike—to aim high. Ready to join a company that’s redefining financial protection and making dreams a reality? Join us on this exciting journey, and let’s make an impact, one Wysh at a time.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Chief Actuary with experience leading actuarial functions within the insurance industry. This pivotal role drives business and pricing strategies, valuation, product development, and risk management. The Chief Actuary will collaborate across departments to ensure accurate financial reporting, optimize reinsurance relationships, and oversee underwriting processes, both automated and manual. Additionally, this role involves guiding the design of policy application questionnaires and managing claims.

What You’ll Do

• Advise and partner with executive leadership on prudent strategies to drive growth and profitability, while appropriately managing risk.
• Develop and manage pricing models for Term and Group Life products.
• Oversee valuation processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory and professional standards.
• Lead product development efforts, collaborating with other departments to bring innovative solutions to market.
• Conduct forecasting and develop financial projections to inform strategic decision-making.
• Manage the reinsurance program, negotiating contracts and optimizing risk transfer strategies.
• Oversee manual and automated underwriting operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Design and refine policy application questionnaires to optimize risk assessment and customer experience.
• Provide actuarial support for claims management, ensuring fair and timely resolution.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of one actuarial professional and two underwriters. Manage relationship and workflow with one external actuarial consultant.
• Collaborate with executives and cross-functional teams to achieve company objectives.
• Present complex actuarial findings in a clear, actionable manner to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and deliver financial reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead analysis of company performance and recommend strategies for growth and profitability.

What You’ll Bring

• Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) or equivalent designation required.
• Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, finance, or a related field.
• Advanced skills in actuarial modeling software (e.g., AXIS), Excel, SQL, and financial reporting tools.
• In-depth understanding of VM-20, Reg XXX, and other U.S. life insurance regulatory standards.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor small teams, including managing direct reports and external consultants.
• Demonstrated success in driving growth, pricing strategies, risk management, and reinsurance optimization.
• Experience working cross-functionally with underwriting, claims, and executive teams in a dynamic, innovative environment.
• Analytical and strategic mindset with proven experience in financial analysis and decision-making.

Diversity and Inclusion

Wysh is a proud equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in and outside of the workplace. We strongly believe that everyone deserves a seat at the table and we support a culture where our people are empowered to be their authentic selves each and every day.

We’re building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills to reflect the world we live in and the customers we serve. You are welcome to apply for this role free of biases or discrimination regardless of your race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by law.

Benefits

• A Great Team – We focus on hiring people from diverse backgrounds who are easy to get along with and fantastic teammates.
• Flexible Work Schedule – Remote work schedule. We’re interested in what you contribute more so than when you do it.
• Work Life Balance – Unlimited PTO, Paid Holidays, along with Paid Summer Fridays and Paid parental leave.
• Competitive Compensation – Exact compensation range is determined based on your region, years of experience, and specific skill set using aggregate market data from PayScale.
• Health & Wellness – We offer 100% Medical Care Coverage for you and generous contributions for family, Dental and Vision Coverage, Commuter and Parking Reimbursement, 401k with a 4% Match, Health and Wellness Reimbursement, Free talkspace membership, Voluntary Long-term and Short-term Disability, Life Insurance and FSA/HSA.
• Career Development – We believe in upskilling our teams, providing each employee a $1,000 annual training allowance.
• Friendly office environments – Two modern offices; one in Dumbo, Brooklyn and the other in Durham, NC, offering a variety of working spaces for individual or team collaboration with free meals and snacks.
• Social events – Monthly culture events, celebrations, team outings and social hours.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Analyst and General Business

Industries

Insurance and Financial Services