Actuarial Director Jobs

Explore Actuarial Director opportunities on Ladders, the career site for vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Actuarial Directors lead teams that use mathematics, statistics, and business insight to assess uncertainty and guide high-impact decisions. Roles are available across insurance, financial services, consulting, and other industries where accurate risk analysis matters.

What Actuarial Directors Do

Actuarial Directors set analytical priorities, oversee actuarial models and assumptions, and translate complex findings into clear recommendations for senior leaders. Depending on the organization, they may lead work in pricing, reserving, forecasting, capital management, product development, or enterprise risk. They also help ensure that analyses meet regulatory requirements and reflect sound professional practices.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek extensive actuarial experience, strong quantitative and analytical skills, and a record of leading teams or major projects. Professional actuarial credentials, such as fellowship or associate designations, may be required or preferred depending on the role and employer. Communication, strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and expertise with data, modeling, or programming tools can also be important.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Actuarial Director titles and responsibilities vary by company, business line, and location. Some positions focus on a specific discipline, such as life, health, or property and casualty insurance, while others oversee broader actuarial functions. Ladders features vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates discover senior actuarial leadership opportunities.

Find Actuarial Director Jobs on Ladders

Search Actuarial Director openings to compare responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation details. Review each listing for the employer’s specific requirements, location, and work arrangement, then apply to roles that fit your experience and career goals.

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$115K - $213K *

Lead the charge in transforming actuarial insights into actionable strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize risk management and enhance financial performance through innovative...

Fort Worth, TXRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $220K *

Lead the charge in building and managing a comprehensive reinsurance data pipeline while developing sophisticated models for pricing, reserving, and capital optimization. Collaborate with cross-functi...

Stamford, CTRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to analyzing healthcare risks and enhancing financial performance in value-based care. Collaborate across departments to deliver actionable insights and support innovative...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$127K - $216K *

Drive your career by leading actuarial pricing and analysis. Oversee a team to ensure sound risk assessment and financial goals. Collaborate across departments to enhance processes and support strateg...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$127K - $216K *

Drive actuarial pricing and analysis to enhance financial performance and enrollment. Lead a team of analysts, ensuring compliance and sound risk assessment while collaborating across departments to a...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$127K - $243K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team of actuaries focused on Fixed Indexed Annuities. Collaborate on product development, forecasting, and financial analysis to drive strategic decisions and enh...

Charlotte, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $90K *

Optimize pricing strategies and underwriting analytics for value-based care partnerships, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate data into actionable insights and support growth initia...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$220K - $240K *

Lead the development of client data strategies and actuarial studies, ensuring accurate financial projections and effective communication with clients. Collaborate with teams to optimize health benefi...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$171K - $265K *

Elevate your career by leading the strategy and modernization of data and actuarial technology. Drive operational performance and deliver impactful solutions that enhance data-driven decision-making a...

Richmond, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $220K *

Drive innovation in actuarial functions by leveraging AI and advanced analytics. Lead high-impact initiatives that transform insights into actionable business strategies, enhancing decision-making and...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $156K *

Innovate solutions as an associate actuary, collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance workers' compensation coverage and drive strategic insights that impact stakeholders across Oregon and beyond...

Oregon, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$158K - $238K *

Transform your expertise into actionable insights by leading analysis and pricing strategies for group disability products. Shape the future of our portfolio through innovative methodologies and colla...

Newark, NJRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$127K - $243K *

Drive innovative pricing strategies as a Regional Actuary, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance state-level product offerings. Leverage advanced actuarial techniques to navigate comple...

San Antonio, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $138K *

Lead actuarial initiatives by leveraging your expertise to analyze complex data, mentor junior staff, and develop innovative solutions that drive informed decision-making and enhance operational effic...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to drive profitability and enhance Workers’ Compensation strategies. Utilize your analytical skills to analyze state profitability, recommend rate changes, and support actuarial re...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive governance and controllership for LTC actuarial models, ensuring compliance and effective controls. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and documentation, supporting mod...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$129K - $162K *

Develop and lead actuarial processes for Medicare Value-Based Care, managing monthly results, payer settlements, and special projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance analytics and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team of actuaries focused on managing and optimizing defined benefit pension plans, ensuring compliance, and delivering accurate valuations in a fully remote envi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $153K *

Unlock your potential as you collaborate with a dynamic actuarial team, contributing to reserving, pricing, and strategic analysis. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your skills and dri...

Salem, ORRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$117K - $150K *

Champion your actuarial expertise to drive financial reporting and reserve setting for annuities. Collaborate on high-impact projects, adapt to evolving needs, and enhance reporting models in a dynami...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$228K - $285K *

Join us to build internal actuarial capabilities, measuring and pricing economic value across programs. Collaborate with Finance, Clinical, and Commercial teams to develop robust ROI models and perfor...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $159K *

Champion innovative employee benefit solutions, providing expert guidance on plan design, compliance, and administration. Utilize strong analytical skills to enhance retirement planning services acros...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$159K - $273K *

Drive the growth of actuarial consulting services, leading teams to deliver strategic solutions for Medicare and Medicaid clients while fostering strong relationships and mentoring staff in a dynamic...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $88K *

Join us to perform actuarial analyses and support healthcare consulting projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop insights, maintain models, and communicate findings effectively wh...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Advance the administration of Defined Benefit and Retiree Medical plans, ensuring accurate valuations, benefit calculations, and compliance with regulations. Collaborate on special projects while leve...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Actuarial Director do?question toggle

    An Actuarial Director leads actuarial teams and oversees analyses that help organizations evaluate risk, set prices and reserves, forecast results, and make strategic or regulatory decisions.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Actuarial Director jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for substantial actuarial experience, leadership ability, strong quantitative skills, and relevant professional credentials. Some roles also require expertise in a specific insurance line, modeling platform, or regulatory area.

  • Where do Actuarial Directors work?question toggle

    Actuarial Directors work in sectors such as insurance, financial services, consulting, and other organizations that rely on risk measurement and quantitative analysis.

  • What areas may an Actuarial Director oversee?question toggle

    Responsibilities may include pricing, reserving, forecasting, capital management, product development, enterprise risk, or actuarial reporting, depending on the employer and role.

  • How can I find Actuarial Director jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Actuarial Director listings on Ladders, which focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Check each listing for its compensation range and qualifications.