VP, Retirement Pricing & Risk

Lincoln Financial; Radnor (Delaware County); Hybrid; USD 217,000 - 347,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/parental leave

Competitive 401K

Free financial counseling

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Lincoln Financial is seeking a VP, Retirement Plan Services Pricing & Risk to provide strategic leadership for pricing processes and risk management across the Retirement Plan Services business. You will shape pricing models, evaluate market environments, and drive profitable, competitive solutions aligned with Lincoln’s strategic plan.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, oversee pricing assumptions, and guide actuarial evaluation of new products, including fixed annuities and NAV/GVA

Qualifications

• 12+ years actuarial experience aligned with the responsibilities.
• 5+ years of management, strategy, and influencing senior management/critical stakeholders experience.
• 4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• FSA designation or ASA designation with additional years actuarial experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and articulates effectively the strategic vision for the pricing of Retirement Plan Services (RPS) solutions.
• Establishes RPS organizational goals, objectives, and operating procedures with regards to pricing models, pricing strategy and risk management.
• Ensures the effective implementation, integration, and execution of Retirement Plan Services initiatives with regards to pricing and risk management.
• Ensures RPS pricing is aligned with the business unit and Lincoln Financial Group’s (LFG) overall business plans and specific strategic and tactical initiatives.
• Contributes an integrated RPS pricing strategy that includes an assessment of internal/external market environments and an understanding of internal and industry risk tolerances to identify new engines of growth to optimize LFG’s profitability.
• Drives profitable, competitive and sustainable RPS solutions including demonstrating measurable enhancement of profitability and/or consumer value within defined risk tolerance and capital thresholds while meeting annual target goals.
• Monitors economic, market, and peer pricing/risk management trends/activities for RPS products to assess competitive opportunities in the marketplace.
• Provides strategic thought leadership, market views and savvy pricing expertise to executive management and key business stakeholders on strategies and associated risks based on thorough trend, sector, and market analysis.
• Responsible for the development of pricing models and the underlying assumptions of all RPS products consisting of our Full-Service retirement business (both a GVA and NAV platform), DCIO, IRA and other products
• Leads the effective collaboration and influencing of key stakeholders and leadership on strategic plan for product profitability, product positioning, risk management, and competitive advantage in the market to holistically optimize profitability objectives for the company
• Oversees the development and communication of all key pricing assumptions, financial models, and risk management elements of product design to all key stakeholders to ensure understanding of new products features and risk profiles
• Leads the risk and actuarial evaluation of new strategic products and solutions
• Leads the Interest crediting rate setting process for all our fixed annuity / stable value products
• Leads the communication of complex strategies in actionable language for key business partners
• Leads the collaboration of key risk management areas to strategically drive discussion and adoption on new assumptions and new risk management techniques
• Provide thought leadership by identifying, recommending and evaluating innovative and effective risk management/hedging strategies which have substantial financial impact
• Represent RPS’ needs and viewpoints on inter-departmental committees focused on risk, pricing and assumption governance
• Evaluates and provides strategic guidance to senior management on the impact of changes in Statutory Accounting, GAAP Accounting, International Accounting Standards, and Risk Based Capital on product design and profitability

Skills

Actuarial experience

Leadership / management

Bachelor's degree

FSA/ASA designation

RPS pricing familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

4 years of experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Alternate Locations: Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Omaha, NE (Nebraska)

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid: Employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln office

Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity.

Requisition #: 76523

The Role at a Glance

As the VP, Retirement Plan Services Pricing & Risk, you will providestrategic leadership for the pricing process, where you will createand risk manageprofitable, competitive and sustainable solutions for the Retirement Plan Services business unit. You will provide overall thought leadership and expertise for product pricing, pricing models and assumptions and associated risk management activities. Youwill also champion and provide executable strategic idea generation on RPS pricing to optimize LFG’s profitability.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develops and articulates effectively the strategic vision for the pricing of Retirement Plan Services (RPS) solutions
• Establishes RPS organizational goals, objectives, and operating procedures with regards to pricing models, pricing strategy and risk management
• Ensures the effective implementation, integration, and execution of Retirement Plan Services initiatives with regards to pricing and risk management
• Ensures RPS pricing is aligned with the business unit and Lincoln Financial Group’s (LFG) overall business plans and specific strategic and tactical initiatives
• Contributes an integrated RPS pricing strategy that includes an assessment of internal/external market environments and an understanding of internal and industry risk tolerances to identify new engines of growth to optimize LFG’s profitability
• Drives profitable, competitive and sustainable RPS solutions including demonstrating measurable enhancement of profitability and/or consumer value within defined risk tolerance and capital thresholds while meeting annual target goals
• Monitors economic, market, and peer pricing/risk management trends/activities for RPS products to assess competitive opportunities in the marketplace
• Provides strategic thought leadership, market views and savvy pricing expertise to executive management and key business stakeholders on strategies and associated risks based on thorough trend, sector, and market analysis
• Responsible for the development of pricing models and the underlying assumptions of all RPS products consisting of our Full-Service retirement business (both a GVA and NAV platform), DCIO, IRA and other products
• Leads the effective collaboration and influencing of key stakeholders and leadership on strategic plan for product profitability, product positioning, risk management, and competitive advantage in the market to holistically optimize profitability objectives for the company
• Oversees the development and communication of all key pricing assumptions, financial models, and risk management elements of product design to all key stakeholders to ensure understanding of new products features and risk profiles
• Leads the risk and actuarial evaluation of new strategic products and solutions
• Leads the Interest crediting rate setting process for all our fixed annuity / stable value products
• Leads the communication of complex strategies in actionable language for key business partners
• Leads the collaboration of key risk management areas to strategically drive discussion and adoption on new assumptions and new risk management techniques
• Provide thought leadership by identifying, recommending and evaluating innovative and effective risk management/hedging strategies which have substantial financial impact
• Represent RPS’ needs and viewpoints on inter-departmental committees focused on risk, pricing and assumption governance
• Evaluates and provides strategic guidance to senior management on the impact of changes in Statutory Accounting, GAAP Accounting, International Accounting Standards, and Risk Based Capital on product design and profitability

What We're Looking For

Must-haves:

• 12+ years experience in actuarial science that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities
• 5+ years of management, strategy, and influencing senior management/critical stakeholders experience
• 4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's)
• FSA designation or ASA designation with additional years actuarial experience

Nice-to-haves:

• Retirement Plan Services experience, specifically retirement plan pricing experience

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through October 2nd, 2026, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume

What's it like to work here?

At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.

What's in it for you:

• Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes
• Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
• PTO/parental leave
• Competitive 401K and employee benefits
• Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
• Tuition assistance program
• Work arrangements that work for you
• Effective productivity/technology tools and training

The pay range for this position is $216,750 - $346,800 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln's total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln's standard benefits package.

About The Company

Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services.

With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach.

Lincoln Financial Distributors, a broker-dealer, is the wholesale distribution organization of Lincoln Financial. Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Corporation and its affiliates including The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN, and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. Lincoln Financial affiliates, their distributors, and their respective employees, representatives and/or insurance agents do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice.

Lincoln is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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Additional Information

This position may be subject to Lincoln’s Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.

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