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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$111K - $172K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing high-severity commercial claims, leveraging your negotiation skills and technical expertise to deliver service-oriented solutions in a fast-paced environment w...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful actuarial insights in insurance pricing by collaborating with cross-functional teams to validate and defend Nearmap data for regulatory filings, ensuring compliance and enhancing custo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $238K *

Empower organizational success by leading the design and governance of compensation strategies. Drive operational excellence in corporate and incentive compensation, ensuring alignment with business o...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Help us redefine retirement consulting by leveraging your actuarial expertise to advise clients on complex pension matters, ensuring compliance and strategic funding solutions across diverse retiremen...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$116K - $155K *

Champion the advancement of risk management models, including RPs. Collaborate globally to optimize economic liability insights, integrating AI/ML innovations while enhancing ALM strategies for inform...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $158K *

Unlock potential by analyzing and pricing Medicare Advantage plans, updating assumptions, and collaborating with underwriting to enhance portfolio reporting and support plan sponsor reconciliations. D...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Lead the actuarial practice for Core Commercial Lines, driving strategy and profitability. Manage teams to enhance pricing sophistication, portfolio oversight, and data integration. Collaborate with l...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$138K - $197K *

Transform enterprise operations by leading process optimization initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance service delivery, and driving strategic change across the organization for susta...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the internal audit function by developing strategies that enhance risk management, governance, and controls. Collaborate with executive leaders and the Audit Committee to influence decision-makin...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$106K - $178K *

Drive excellence in underwriting by analyzing complex disability risks, collaborating with clients, and achieving profitability goals. Contribute to innovation and professional development while deliv...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $204K *

Empower growth by leading pricing strategies and profitability analysis for Financial Lines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage analysts, and drive innovative solutions to enhance actuari...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $204K *

Lead the development of pricing strategies and profitability analyses for Financial Lines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance pricing models and support growth while managing a team of...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $204K *

Drive pricing strategy and profitability analysis for Financial Lines, leading a team to enhance models and tools. Collaborate across functions to support growth and communicate insights to senior lea...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$149K - $262K *

Help us shape the future of P&C capital performance by leveraging your actuarial expertise to enhance our capital monitoring framework, drive strategic decisions, and collaborate across teams to optim...

Columbus, OHRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$101K - $131K *

Join us to lead life underwriting risk selection and strategy, ensuring financial strength and compliance while enhancing customer experience. Collaborate across functions to align decisions with mort...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Elevate your career by underwriting Equine & Livestock risks, fostering relationships with brokers and clients, and driving business growth while ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $156K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing complex Workers' Compensation claims. You'll ensure compliance, enhance customer relationships, and utilize analytics to drive efficiency in a hybrid work envi...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $210K *

Lead transformative corporate accounting initiatives, ensuring compliance and integrity in financial reporting. Collaborate with senior leadership to shape strategy and enhance operational effectivene...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$128K - $156K *

Lead the charge in enhancing claims operations through data analytics. Drive strategic decisions, improve customer experience, and manage a dynamic team focused on operational excellence and financial...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $236K *

Manage and lead a team of Actuarial Analysts, driving innovation and delivering critical reserve analyses for commercial lines. Build strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders, en...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$328K - $380K *

Lead a team that provides expert medical consulting, enhances underwriting standards, and educates clients on insurance medicine trends. Collaborate across departments to ensure optimal risk assessmen...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $350K *

Unlock potential by leading risk and capital strategies across North America, driving growth and client engagement in the property and casualty insurance sector while optimizing performance and foster...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $350K *

Unlock potential by leading North America's Risk and Capital strategy, driving growth and performance for clients in the property and casualty insurance sector. Collaborate with executives to optimize...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $350K *

Shape the future of risk and capital management by leading strategic growth initiatives, optimizing client engagements, and driving market development across North America's insurance landscape. Colla...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $350K *

Lead the charge in shaping risk and capital strategies for North America's insurance market. Drive growth, optimize client engagements, and enhance team capabilities while ensuring profitability and m...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 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.