Senior Director, Data and Actuarial Technology

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 171,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Director, Data and Actuarial Technology to shape strategy and execution for enterprise data and actuarial platforms within a highly regulated Finance & Insurance space. This role works remotely within the US, partnering with stakeholders, technology teams, and executive leadership to drive governance, quality, and scalable data solutions.

You will lead modernization efforts, own budgets and risk, and build a diverse, high-performing organization focused on talent

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive technology leadership experience in complex enterprise platforms.
• Deep expertise in modern cloud data platforms including Databricks and Snowflake, and cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.
• Experience in complex, regulated environments, preferably in financial services or insurance.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a multi-year data and actuarial technology strategy and investment plan.
• Advance governed data products and platforms to improve data quality and reduce manual work.
• Establish secure and scalable architecture and operating standards with strong governance.
• Partner with business leaders to align roadmaps and manage dependencies.
• Own portfolio performance, budgets, and technology risk while improving efficiency and adoption.
• Build and lead a diverse, high-performing organization through talent and performance management.
• Communicate strategy and operational performance to executive and business stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership experience

Data strategy

Governance

Stakeholder communication

Cloud platforms knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data, Business, or related field

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

AWS

Azure

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Director, Data and Actuarial Technology to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space.

This leader will shape the strategy and execution for enterprise data and actuarial technology capabilities that support a complex, regulated business. The role will focus on modernizing critical platforms, strengthening governance, and improving the quality, scalability, and usability of data across the organization. This is a highly cross‑functional leadership position that partners with business stakeholders, technology teams, and executive leadership to drive efficiency, manage risk, and enable better decision‑making.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $171,000 – $265,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a multi-year data and actuarial technology strategy and investment plan
• Advance governed data products and platforms to improve data quality and reduce manual work
• Establish secure and scalable architecture and operating standards with strong governance
• Partner with business leaders to align roadmaps and manage dependencies
• Own portfolio performance, budgets, and technology risk while improving efficiency and adoption
• Build and lead a diverse, high‑performing organization through talent and performance management
• Communicate strategy and operational performance to executive and business stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data, Business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of progressive technology leadership experience in complex enterprise platforms
• Deep expertise in modern cloud data platforms, including Databricks and Snowflake, and cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure
• Proven success modernizing mission‑critical platforms and leading enterprise‑scale data transformations
• Experience in complex, regulated environments, preferably in financial services or insurance

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and total rewards incentives
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Multiple 401(k) savings plan options with employer funding
• Generous paid time off, including holidays and family leave
• Tuition reimbursement and training and certification support

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.