VP & Actuary, Corporate Development; Hybrid

VP & Actuary, Corporate Development (Hybrid)

At Prudential Financial, Inc. we believe talent is key to achieving our vision. Joining us opens the opportunity to impact our leading financial services organization worldwide.

Prudential Financial, Inc. is a multinational financial services leader with operations across the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Leveraging a heritage in life insurance and asset management, we help individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth.

Prudential’s Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions Group leads acquisition and divestiture activities across all business lines. The group has closed over 120 transactions with a combined value exceeding $35 billion and sources new opportunities and performs strategic analysis. It reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

The role covers all M&A and in‑force reinsurance block transactions across all domestic and international entities. Focus is on actuarial aspects of transactions—including deal modelling, due diligence, and deal management—and works in a highly visible, cross‑functional capacity. The position reports to the VP and Actuary, Head of M&A Actuarial.

Work arrangement is hybrid; on‑site presence is required on a recurring basis as determined by the business.

• Deal Management
  • Lead transaction and actuarial due diligence, including reserve adequacy, product and pricing evaluations, reinsurance programs, and tax assessments.
  • Manage actuarial work streams and coordinate with broader deal teams.
  • Influence and motivate stakeholders to achieve Prudential’s objectives while maintaining relationships.
• Modelling
  • Provide subject‑matter expertise on Embedded Value and Actuarial Appraisal reports.
  • Own day‑to‑day actuarial deal modelling, typically Excel based.
  • Develop valuation methods that feed into actuarial valuations.
  • Oversee work performed by external modelling consultants.
  • Engage with internal business unit actuarial, finance, and tax teams to validate models.
• Communication
  • Collaborate with teams across Prudential and external partners.
  • Communicate key issues to fellow actuaries and stakeholders.
  • Lead internal communication materials.
• Produce high‑quality work under time pressure.
• Occasional domestic and international travel.

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Fully qualified actuary with FSA or related designation and 10+ years of experience.
• Experience in M&A transactions, reinsurance, or new initiative modelling at a consulting firm, insurance company, or investment bank.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands‑on financial modelling, especially Excel.
• Excellent quantitative, problem‑solving, and analytical skills under pressure.
• Deep knowledge of US Statutory, US GAAP, Solvency II, IFRS, and offshore accounting methods.
• Valuation methods for a broad range of insurance products.
• Proven creative, innovative, and execution‑focused track record.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Prudential offers a competitive salary range of $192,900–$289,300, depending on factors such as location and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, PTO, and parental and military leave.

Other benefits:

• 401(k) plan with company match up to 4%.
• Company‑funded pension plan.
• Wellness programs with up to $1,600 annual reimbursement.
• Work‑life resources covering various life topics.
• Education benefit for college and certificate programs.
• Employee stock purchase plan with discounted pricing after one year.

Prudential is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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