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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$69K - $121K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on M&A and financial risk management. Collaborate on complex projects, leveraging your analytical skills to drive impactful solutions in the insuranc...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$117K - $207K *

Architect and oversee robust deferred compensation and LTIA programs that align with strategic goals. Influence program design, ensure compliance, and enhance value through collaboration and effective...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$147K - $279K *

Empower your career by leveraging your actuarial expertise to advise top-tier clients in the health insurance and pharmaceutical sectors. Drive strategic insights through data analysis and modeling, e...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $180K *

Empower your legal expertise by managing complex claims across various policies. Collaborate with underwriting and claims teams to conduct thorough analyses, negotiate settlements, and ensure superior...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $237K *

Unlock potential by leading actuarial strategies that drive innovation and performance. Oversee a team, develop statistical models, and engage with regulators to ensure compliance and support business...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Optimize individual life policyholder taxation processes by providing expert guidance, resolving complex inquiries, and enhancing tools for actuarial management. Collaborate on projects to improve bus...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $148K *

Lead the charge in managing complex D&O claims, ensuring effective resolution and stakeholder communication while overseeing high-exposure Employment Practices and Fiduciary Liability claims with a fo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Transform complex claims management by leading high-severity D&O and EPL claims. Leverage your expertise to navigate stakeholder needs, drive strategic decisions, and ensure optimal outcomes in a coll...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage high-severity D&O claims, leveraging your expertise in complex insurance litigation. Collaborate with top industry talent while driving strategic outcomes and enhanci...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in expanding our Environmental Impairment Liability portfolio by driving marketing initiatives, underwriting complex accounts, and mentoring junior underwriters while fostering strong...

Englewood, CORemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Lead a dynamic team in expanding the Environmental Impairment Liability book through strategic underwriting, marketing initiatives, and collaboration. Mentor junior underwriters while driving innovati...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$141K - $235K *

Shape the future of underwriting by leading a high-performing team, enhancing client relationships, and driving underwriting excellence in a dynamic environment. Engage in hands-on leadership while ma...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $119K *

Champion the analytical foundation for our Lifetime Income products, collaborating with stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives from discovery to delivery. Your insights will shape product decisio...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Optimize predictive modeling initiatives by designing and implementing advanced actuarial pricing models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive strategic pricing solut...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of predictive models that drive pricing strategies and enhance business outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $194K *

Transform pricing strategies by leading the development of predictive models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate, competitive pricing while driving complex initiatives from ana...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $150K *

Advance your career by leveraging your actuarial expertise to analyze complex data, support pricing initiatives, and collaborate across teams. Contribute to impactful projects while enhancing your ski...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $105K *

Champion innovative financial analyses in healthcare, collaborating with teams to enhance employer health programs. Lead projects, engage with clients, and ensure quality deliverables while developing...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to support actuarial functions in pricing, valuation, and financial modeling for life insurance and annuity products, ensuring compliance and informed decision-making through data...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Empower your career by leading actuarial analysis and risk assessment. Utilize your expertise in mathematics and finance to drive strategic initiatives and optimize business solutions in insurance and...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of financial analysis by leveraging your actuarial expertise to drive strategic initiatives, conduct in-depth data analysis, and provide actionable insights for optimal business solut...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Optimize financial outcomes through advanced analysis and risk assessment. Leverage your expertise in mathematics and statistics to drive strategic initiatives and deliver actionable insights in insur...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in analyzing financial outcomes through advanced actuarial techniques. Collaborate with teams to drive strategic initiatives, ensuring data integrity and delivering actionable insights...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$163K - $232K *

Lead the charge in evaluating insurer methodologies to ensure a stable, transparent insurance marketplace. Utilize advanced actuarial expertise to protect consumers and support responsible innovation...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$160K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative non-standard auto insurance products. Drive strategic goals, manage profitability, and oversee compliance while bridging traditional and digital distribution...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.