Director & Actuary, ALM & Capital Analytics

StanCorp Financial Group, Inc; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 143,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization is seeking a Director & Actuary for their Asset Liability Management and Capital Analytics team. This senior role involves leading a team of qualified actuaries and ensuring comprehensive oversight on capital strategy and risk management while promoting the company’s operational excellence and innovation initiatives.

Benefits

401(k) plan with matching company contributions

Annual incentive bonus plan

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Paid time off to volunteer

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in ALM, capital strategy, finance, or investments.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with enterprise impact.
• Familiarity with insurance product dynamics, ideally across annuities, life, and disability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in Asset Liability management, capital monitoring, and forecasting.
• Collaborate with investment teams on cashflow management and product development.
• Drive research projects for improving Asset Liability Management capabilities.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

FSA or equivalent international actuarial designation

Preferred designations such as CFA, PRM, or CERA

Job description

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Director & Actuary, ALM & Capital Analytics

Apply remote type Remote (USA) locations Portland, OR Remote, USA time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id REQ005703

The next part of your journey is right around the corner — with The Standard.

A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams across the nation, we’ve been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers. Our high-performance culture focused on operational excellence thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment. Are you ready to make a difference?

Job Summary:

As Director and Actuary within the Asset Liability Management (ALM) and Capital Analytics team in Corporate Actuarial and Risk Management, you will lead a team and have direct responsibility for key aspects including Asset Liability management, capital monitoring, forecasting and strategy consulting , aligning ALM with broader business strategies, thought leadership and driving research projects for improvement of Asset Liability Management capabilities, liquidity risk measurement and monitoring, partnering with investment teams, cashflow management, and supporting business units with product development and risk management. This role will lead a team of credentialed actuaries and actuarial students.

You will approach business challenges from a broad corporate perspective and anticipate and remove barriers to accomplish business objectives. The ideal candidate will have the ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with a wide range of functions and will also bring a strong technical background.

Occasional travel only (such as for planning purposes, team building, or conferences) may be required.

Skills and Background You’ll Need

• Drives team performance to goals. Thinks innovatively, brings ideas to life, and seeks continuous improvement.
• Responsible for the overall management and technical oversight of both junior and senior actuarial staff.
• Leverages effective networks across the department/division. Exhibits effective communication and people skills in managing projects, working with stakeholders and resolving conflicts.
• Viewed as a resource to the division, providing leadership in his/her key areas of responsibilities.
• Routinely provides counsel to the Top Actuarial Executive within the Product Group/Line of Business, or Market Segment, and to the analysis within their area of domain expertise.
• Primarily responsible for developing and executing on business needs within an actuarial function.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in ALM, capital strategy, finance, or investments.
• Preferred familiarity with insurance product dynamics, ideally across annuities, life, and disability insurance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required. FSA or equivalent international actuarial designation required.
• Preferred designations such as CFA, PRM, or CERA.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with enterprise impact.
• Works on significant and complex issues where analysis of situations requires evaluation of quantitative, qualitative, forward looking and organizational factors.

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate

• Strategic Visioning: Uses market data and knowledge of business model to develop new strategies, connect goals to enterprise vision, and identify criteria to measure success.
• Engaging Hearts & Minds: Fosters empowered, collaborative teams and cultivates trusted relationships across functions.
• Driving Success: Creates clarity, sets bold goals, and champions execution with a sense of purpose and urgency.

Why join The Standard?

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, innovation, and financial strength thanks to the contributions of the talented, creative, and compassionate people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard, you can expect:

• A rich benefits package including a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• An annual incentive bonus plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• A supportive and responsive management approach.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• Paid time off to volunteer.
• An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools.
• Much more!

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Why Join The Standard?

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:

• A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• An annual incentive bonus plan

• Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure

• A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement

• Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance

• An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

In addition to the competitive salary range below, our employee-focused benefits support work-life balance. Learn more about working at The Standard.

• Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance.

Salary Range:

$143,750.00 - $229,750.00

Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.

Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Equities, Inc. and StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. The Standard offers a drug and alcohol free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on Standard property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation, employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.

About Us

The Standard is a family of companies dedicated to helping its customers achieve financial well-being and peace of mind. In business since 1906, we’re a leading provider of group and individual disability insurance, group life, dental and vision insurance, voluntary (employee-paid) benefits, absence management services, and retirement plans and annuities for employers and individuals. For more information about The Standard, visit www.standard.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram .