Sr. Director & Actuary - ALM & Capital Analytics

The Standard; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 177,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Sr. Director & Actuary for their ALM & Capital Analytics team. This pivotal role involves optimizing asset liability management, providing investment advice, and leading a team to enhance capital efficiency and risk management practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in finance and actuarial science, with a strong focus on strategic direction and collaboration across departments.

Benefits

401(k) with matching

Annual bonuses

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Volunteer time

Matching donations

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Comprehensive health coverage

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in ALM, capital strategy, finance, or investments.
• Required education: Bachelor’s degree and FSA or equivalent.
• Preferred: CFA, PRM, or CERA designations.

Responsibilities

• Optimize ALM, capital efficiency, liquidity risk, and cash flow management.
• Lead a team of senior professionals and shape enterprise investment strategy.
• Provide investment advice and hedging recommendations.

Skills

Collaboration

Influencing enterprise risk

Technical innovation

Strategic direction

Risk-adjusted returns

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

FSA or equivalent actuarial designation

CFA, PRM, or CERA designations (preferred)

Job description

Sr. Director & Actuary - ALM & Capital Analytics

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Job Summary

In this highly visible role in the Asset Liability Management (ALM) and Capital Analytics team within Corporate Actuarial and Risk Management (CARM), you will be responsible for optimizing ALM, capital efficiency, liquidity risk, and cash flow management. You will also provide investment advice and hedging recommendations, leading a team of senior professionals and shaping enterprise investment and capital strategy.

This role involves contributing to group-level strategy development, providing thought leadership on enterprise initiatives, and influencing executive stakeholders. You will bring a corporate perspective to business challenges, foster innovation, mentor future leaders, and improve risk and capital management practices.

Occasional travel may be required for planning, team building, or conferences.

Skills and Background

• Collaboration across Investment Management, Actuarial Modeling, Business Units, Corporate Finance, and Accounting to develop integrated decision frameworks that align investment strategy with insurance risk, capital, and product dynamics.
• Influencing enterprise risk and financial outcomes by aligning ALM and investment strategies with corporate objectives, evaluating complex financial risks, and creating innovative solutions.
• Encouraging professionalism, collaboration, ownership of results, and technical innovation.
• Shaping strategic direction for ALM, interest rate risk, liquidity risk, and hedging strategies.
• Partnering with Investment teams to develop asset allocation frameworks supporting capital needs and risk tolerance.
• Supporting product design, pricing, risk evaluation, and financial performance with Business Units.
• Leading development of frameworks to optimize risk-adjusted returns via asset allocation, ALM, and capital efficiency.
• Providing capital forecasting insights and leading strategic analyses related to investment income and capital outcomes.
• Championing initiatives to improve ALM and capital analytics, tools, and governance.
• Guiding cross-functional collaboration to incorporate economic capital concepts into enterprise practices.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in ALM, capital strategy, finance, or investments.
• Required education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and FSA or equivalent actuarial designation.
• Preferred: CFA, PRM, or CERA designations.

Key Behaviors

• Developing strategic vision based on market data and business models.
• Empowering teams through collaboration and motivation.
• Driving results with a focus on growth, strategy alignment, and urgency.

Benefits and Compensation

Salary Range: $177,500 - $283,500. Benefits include a 401(k) with matching, annual bonuses, paid time off, career growth opportunities, volunteer time, matching donations, and more. Additional perks include paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and comprehensive health coverage.

Note: Eligibility for incentive programs depends on performance and plan rules.

Additional Information

Positions are posted for at least 5 days. The company is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. Background checks and verification are required.