AVP, Pricing - Institutional Products

Job Description

Job Description

• Own product pricing for strategic buildout of the DCLI market, balancing profitability, risk, and competitiveness while supporting growth in a developing product space.

• Oversee pricing for our Stable Value portfolio, ensuring profitability, appropriate risk assessment, and alignment with strategic expansion goals.

• Partner with Product to evaluate emerging opportunities, providing pricing insight and recommendations even when information is incomplete or evolving.

• Ensure pricing is executed in accordance with established profitability, governance, and risk management frameworks.

• Oversee the development and enhancement of pricing models for new institutional products, including ownership of pricing assumptions and methodologies.

• Incorporate changing industry, regulatory, and market dynamics into pricing frameworks and product recommendations.

• Translate complex actuarial and financial analyses into clear, actionable insights that support leadership decision‑making and product strategy.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders—including Product, Sales, Finance & Risk, and Investments—to support delivery of our institutional strategic objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics
  , or a related field.

• Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) designation.

• 10+ years of experience in a leadership role pricing US annuity product, ideally in the DCLI market, with an understanding of the unique challenges and considerations associated with operating in a developing and evolving market.

• Strong critical thinking skills, ability to lead through ambiguity, and a solution‑oriented approach to problem solving.

• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop actuarial talent.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts and present to a variety of audiences, including senior leadership.

• Proven ability to build relationships and influence across teams and business areas.

• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a dynamic environment.

• Prioritization of your health and well‑being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents.

• Generous paid time off options including Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off.

• Paid Parental Leave and an Adoption Assistance Program.

• Competitive 401(k) savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation.

The base pay range noted represents the company's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

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