Director & Actuary, Valuation

We're Looking for an Experienced Director & Actuary!

Security Benefit is a leader in the U.S. retirement market with more than $60 billion in assets under management. We offer opportunities to thrive, innovate, and make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll play a key role in driving the future of the U.S. retirement industry. Security Benefit is a PLACE where we promise to help our customers To and Through Retirement®.

We’re proud to have been recognized as one of the best in the business:

• Named to Ward’s 50 list of top-performing life-health insurance companies
• Recognized on list of Ingram’s Top 100 Private Companies in the Kansas City area in 2024

As an Director & Actuary you will be responsible for asset adequacy testing (AAT) and VM21 for different annuity product lines for the Valuation Actuarial Department within the Security Benefit Life Insurance Company. The director manages the financial success of annuity and retirement products by performing statutory modeling, attribution analysis, and analyzing in-force business. Candidates must possess strong leadership, financial and analytical skills and be able to successfully work with various Departments, senior leadership, and outside consultants to manage a variety of actuarial initiatives.

The Director & Actuary position reports to the Assistant Vice President of Valuation and can be based out of our home office in Topeka, Kansas, or remotely for the right candidate. We work a hybrid schedule, offering flexibility to work both remotely and on-site.

• Manage a team of associates and students
• Manage AAT process for varied annuity product lines
• Manage VM21 process for variable annuity product
• Manage other projects as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree with major or minor in Actuarial Science or Mathematics
• Fellow of Society of Actuaries
• At least ten years of actuarial experience
• Life and Annuity AAT modeling and stochastic modeling expertise
• Experience with managing actuarial modeling software such as Prophet
• Strong computer skills including Excel and actuarial software
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem solving, analytical and decision-making skills
• Strong initiative and ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others within and outside the Company

• Competitive salary and annual incentive bonuses to reward your contributions.
• 33 days of paid time off (including PTO, holidays, Volunteer Day, and days of significance).
• Paid parental leave after 90 days of service.
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match, plus Profit Sharing & Savings Plan.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance to give you peace of mind.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Life Insurance to protect your loved ones.
• Educational assistance to support your career development.
• Associate assistance programs for your personal and professional well-being.

Apply today by visiting our career page to submit your resume. We’re excited to meet you!

Security Benefit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.