Securian Financial internal position title isActuarial Director. Position Summary The Director of Actuarial Valuation leads the Valuation Center of Excellence (VCOE), partnering with business, actuarial, and finance functions to ensure the integrity of our financial statements and to support our business strategy. Responsibilities - including but not limited to: Lead the actuarial Valuation COE (VCOE)Develop and execute strategies to drive value and enhance valuation for Securian Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Board: Communicate complex valuation results, emerging issues, and strategic priorities with clarity. Direct end-to-end valuation processes: Ensure timely, accurate completion of actuarial balances for GAAP and statutory reporting, while driving continuous improvement. Provide analysis and forward-looking guidance to inform future results and potential actions Champion governance and compliance: Oversee valuation controls, Audit Committee support, FRCC compliance, and engagement with external auditors. Manage the budget for VCOE resources Talent Leadership and Development Build and inspire a high-performance culture: Lead leaders and their teams, attract high-performing talent, and foster an inclusive environment where innovation and excellence thrive. Develop future-ready leaders: Coach and mentor team members, aligning strengths to strategic priorities and accelerating career growth. Advocate for continuous development: Identify opportunities to expand capabilities and position the team for long-term success. Advance actuarial governance and standards of practice Serve on and identify associates to serve on enterprise governance committees, providing the appropriate level of oversight in accordance with internal policies and external standards of practices Provide oversight of valuation practices, ensuring alignment with enterprise policies and practices Oversee the assumption setting process for valuation Support Securian's business strategy Drive alignment with Securian's business strategy: Serve as a key strategic partner to senior leadership, ensuring actuarial insights and valuation expertise directly inform enterprise priorities and long-term growth objectives. Deliver actionable financial intelligence: Analyze and communicate the financial implications of management decisions, offering forward-looking perspectives that influence strategic decision making. Lead regulatory changes and compliance excellence: Spearhead the implementation of VM-22 across the organization, ensuring readiness, adherence to evolving regulatory standards, and connection to business insights. Champion continuous improvement and modernization: Identify opportunities to leverage advanced analytics and embed automation to strengthen decision-making and operational efficiency. Engage with external audiences to gain appropriate perspective, influence their view of / experience with Securian, and fulfill enterprise external obligations Actively participate in industry and analytics focused conferences to stay aware of evolving regulations, new practices, and emerging technologies Foster and grow external relationships with key stakeholders, including KPMG and other partners Required Qualifications: FSA with at least five years of experience Understanding of GAAP and/or statutory valuation regulations Ability and desire to develop a team Strong leadership skills, including communication and problem-solving Demonstrated strategic thinking skills #LI-HybridThis position willhave a hybrid working arrangement. Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. Ifyou'reina commutable distance (90 minutes)you'lljoin us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules. The estimated base pay range for this job is: $153,700.00 - $283,000.00 Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team. Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here: Paid time off: We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian. Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave. Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays. Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service. Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage. Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you. Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including: Mental Wellness and Disability Pride at Securian Financial Securian Young Professionals Network Securian Multicultural Network Securian Women and Allies Network Servicemember Associate Resource Group For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page. This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions. Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at Employment@Securian.com, by telephone 651-655-5522 (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY). To view our privacy statement click here To view our legal statement click here Securian Financial Group, Inc. considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, marital or familial status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, or Veteran status. All applicants will be considered solely on the basis of their qualifications.
