At Securian Financial the internal position title is Actuarial Sr Con or Actuarial Consultant. The title and salary will be determined based on experience and applied skills. Position Overview The Production Lead plays a critical leadership role in ensuring the integrity, effectiveness, and continuous evolution of core actuarial production processes. This role goes beyond executing established procedures-it is accountable for deeply understanding the end-to-end production ecosystem, the products and purposes it supports, and the stakeholders it serves. As a Production Lead, you will act as the connective tissue between process execution, governance, and stakeholder outcomes. You will lead with a mindset of operational excellence, partnering across actuarial, data, and business teams to ensure production processes are resilient, efficient, well-governed, and continuously improving. This role is designed for individuals who thrive on ownership, influence, and making complex systems work better over time. Scope may vary by role (e.g., Life, Annuity, IRS, Data), but all Production Leads share accountability for process health, stakeholder confidence, and forward momentum. Why This Role Matters The Production Lead plays a visible and influential role in ensuring Securian's actuarial and financial outputs are trusted, timely, and continually improving. The role offers the opportunity to: Shape how critical production processes operate today and evolve tomorrow Build strong partnerships across the enterprise Lead meaningful change that improves outcomes for stakeholders and the organization. Key Accountabilities Own the integrity and performance of assigned production processes , including upstream data integration, execution, initial output review, and delivery to downstream stakeholders. Serve as the accountable leader for production readiness , ensuring processes consistently meet quality, governance, and stakeholder expectations. Develop and lead associates supporting production processes , fostering growth, accountability, and a strong sense of ownership across the team. Engage with stakeholders and partners to understand broader objectives, dependencies, and opportunities-bringing a systems-level perspective beyond immediate responsibilities. Continuously drive operational excellence, identifying and delivering improvements that increase efficiency, reduce risk, strengthen controls, and enhance stakeholder value. Balance strong product and model understanding with process expertise , ensuring production processes are fit for purpose without being the ultimate subject matter expert. Champion governance and best practices, ensuring alignment with actuarial standards, Securian policies, and enterprise expectations. Model and reinforce a culture of accountability, curiosity, and continuous improvement within the team and across partnerships. Primary Responsibilities Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Own and maintain clear, accurate, and actionable production process documentation. Review and assess production processes to identify risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities. Lead baseline testing efforts to establish confidence in production outcomes and process stability. Design and develop testware, tooling, and controls that strengthen understanding and transparency of models, data, and results. Facilitate retrospectives and continuous improvement forums , translating lessons learned and identified opportunities into tangible process enhancements. Ensure effective alignment with actuarial governance policies, controls, and best practices. Partner across teams to proactively address emerging issues, dependencies, or changes impacting production. Seek out and contribute to opportunities beyond immediate scope that support broader team and partner objectives and personal development. Qualifications If this role excites you but you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We value passion for ownership, improvement, and partnership just as much as prior experience. Required Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to take ownership of complex processes or workflows. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with comfort navigating ambiguity. Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience leading, mentoring, or influencing others in a professional setting. Strong organizational and documentation skills with attention to detail. Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting actuarial, financial, or data-driven production processes. Familiarity with assets, life insurance, annuity, or retirement products. Exposure to actuarial modeling, reporting, or governance frameworks. Experience driving process improvement, operational excellence, or control enhancements. Familiarity with varying tools and technology: Prophet, Atlas, Factset, R, Alteryx, or other actuarial modeling, data, and automation tools that can enable operational excellence and enhance stakeholder engagement. #LI-hybrid This position will be in 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. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes) you'll join 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: $111,300.00 - $207,800.00 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... For full info follow application link. 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.
