Chief Actuary & VP, Enterprise Risk Leader

Woodmenlife; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

In-office position at WoodmenLifeTower

Job summary

WoodmenLife seeks a Visionary Vice President & Chief Actuary to lead the actuarial division from its Omaha home office. You will oversee reserves, modeling platforms, and risk governance while communicating with the board, regulators, and external partners.

You will drive profitability for closed blocks, guide open blocks, and ensure compliance with ASOPs and NAIC guidelines, shaping WoodmenLife's financial future.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in actuarial science, mathematics, or finance.
• Minimum of 15 years actuarial experience and 10 years of management experience preferred.
• Fellowship in the Society of Actuaries and AAA membership.
• Proven broad actuarial knowledge and experience with life and annuity products.
• Strong knowledge of statutory accounting principles and practices.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to drive complex decisions.
• Ability to multi-task and meet aggressive deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and collaboration across divisions.
• Engages well with others and provides exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Own statutory reserve calculations for all product lines (life and annuities).
• Direct cash flow testing and asset adequacy analysis.
• Oversee reserve reporting for long-term care and closed blocks.
• Recommend reinsurance strategy and ensure accurate administration.
• Own enterprise actuarial modeling platform with governance and controls.
• Lead experience studies: mortality, lapse, expense, etc.
• Chair the Assumption Governance Committee for alignment across valuation.
• Provide oversight to enterprise value management reporting tool.
• Lead profitability efforts for closed blocks and rate/refund strategies.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and act as liaison to regulators.
• Manage relationships with external consultants and auditors.
• Represent WoodmenLife in industry organizations.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, or finance

Fellowship in the Society of Actuaries

Membership in the American Academy of Actuaries

CERA designation (preferred)

Job description

WoodmenLife seeks a Visionary Vice President & Chief Actuary to lead the actuarial division from its Omaha home office. You will oversee reserves, modeling platforms, and risk governance while communicating with the board, regulators, and external partners.

You will drive profitability for closed blocks, guide open blocks, and ensure compliance with ASOPs and NAIC guidelines, shaping WoodmenLife's financial future.