Lead Actuary, Annuity & RILA Valuation

Position: Lead Actuary, Variable Annuity & RILA Valuation
Alternate Locations:
Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania);
Charlotte, NC (North Carolina);
Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana);
Greensboro, NC (North Carolina);
Hartford, CT (Connecticut);
Omaha, NE (Nebraska) Work Arrangement:

Hybrid :
Employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln office

Relocation assistance:  is not available for this opportunity.

Requisition #: 76854

The Role at a Glance We are seeking a Lead Actuary to join our Variable Annuity (VA) and Registered Index-Linked Annuity (RILA) Valuation team. In this role, you will produce monthly and quarterly valuations for Lincoln’s VA and RILA blocks while partnering with internal stakeholders to analyze results and gain insights. You will also provide support to various actuarial modernization and automation projects.

What you'll be doing
• Produce VA and RILA financial reporting results, including statutory reserve and capital under VM-21 and market risk benefits (MRBs) under GAAP LDTI.
• Develop expertise in modeling, automation, and visualization tools used in valuation processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Build new tools and processes that provide deeper insight into VA and RILA valuations.
• Support existing automation efforts to increase efficiency, reduce the potential for error, and improve presentation of results.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams across Lincoln, including Accounting, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Market Risk Management (MRM), Model Development, Pricing, Audit, ERM, Investments, Capital Management, and the Qualified Actuary team.

What we’re looking for
• 4-year/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (minimum required)
• 5-7+ years of actuarial experience with actuarial credentials (FSA or ASA with additional years of experience)
• Substantial knowledge of annuity products
• Experience with actuarial modeling software (e.g., GGY-AXIS) and data automation and visualization tools (e.g., Dataiku, Tableau)
• Strong execution and time management skills, with a record of producing high-quality work and meeting deadlines
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and demonstrated accountability

Application Deadline Applications for this position will be accepted through December 28th, 2026 subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.

What’s it like to work here?

At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.

What’s in it for you:

Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes

Leadership development and virtual training opportunities PTO/parental leave

Competitive 401K and employee benefits

Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program

Tuition assistance program

Work arrangements that work for you Effective productivity/technology tools and training

The pay range for this position is $120,375 - $192,600 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role.

The base pay is just one component of Lincoln’s total rewards package for employees.  In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual…