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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$114K - $170K *

Transform the Specialty Casualty underwriting landscape by managing complex liability risks, driving new business development, and ensuring profitability through strategic pricing and broker relations...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading asset liability management and interest rate risk initiatives. Drive profitable growth through strategic analysis and governance, while enhancing team development and ensur...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-value actuarial consulting for Canadian P&C insurance clients. Manage projects, develop insights, and mentor analysts while contributing to the growth of a top-tier...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Transform the Canadian P&C actuarial landscape by leading project teams in delivering high-quality consulting, reserving, and pricing analyses, while fostering client relationships and mentoring analy...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$97K - $189K *

Lead the charge in guiding the Aging Services Retail portfolio, driving growth and team development while collaborating with senior management to enhance business performance and strategic initiatives...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $160K *

Empower your career by managing financial reporting functions, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Drive strategic planning and data analytics while fostering a culture...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of investment data management, overseeing the end-to-end integrity and governance of data used for critical reporting and analytics. Partner with IT to enhance the...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $110K *

Explore the dynamic landscape of investment data management, steering governance and integrity of lifecycle data while partnering with IT to enhance analytical frameworks and reporting in this hands-o...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $110K *

Drive investment data integrity and analytics to enhance operational excellence and foster cross-functional collaboration while leading a team to establish a data-first culture within the investment d...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $135K *

Analyze loss trends and claims emergence to ensure reserve adequacy. Collaborate with actuaries and teams to implement best practices, support financial reporting, and drive process improvements in a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $135K *

Optimize your career by supporting reserve reviews and collaborating with actuaries to enhance analytical techniques and assess loss trends. Engage in quarterly and year-end deliverables while mentori...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $135K *

Lead actuarial initiatives by analyzing loss trends and claims, supporting reserve reviews, and collaborating with teams to implement best practices. Play a key role in financial reporting and mentori...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $135K *

Join a team that's redefining actuarial excellence by analyzing loss trends, supporting reserve reviews, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance financial strategies and operational o...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $130K *

Innovate within the actuarial field by analyzing loss trends and claims. Collaborate with teams to enhance reserving practices and support financial reporting. Drive process improvements while mentori...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $135K *

Transform the actuarial landscape by driving reserve reviews and collaborating with teams to enhance analytical practices. Leverage your expertise to assess loss trends and support financial reporting...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $130K *

Lead actuarial initiatives by analyzing loss trends and claims to ensure reserve adequacy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and support financial reporting, driving...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Lead financial planning and analysis for the Commercial organization, driving budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Collaborate with leaders to optimize resource allocation and support strategic deci...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $115K *

Take ownership of enterprise governance systems, fostering relationships and driving risk management initiatives. Support the development and execution of governance frameworks while ensuring complian...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $115K *

Transform governance practices by providing consultative leadership and fostering relationships across user bases to enhance enterprise-wide systems for risk management and governance materials...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $115K *

Shape governance frameworks and enhance enterprise systems by providing consultative leadership and fostering relationships across user bases. Drive risk governance reporting and support ongoing syste...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $115K *

Lead the implementation of governance frameworks and systems, fostering relationships across the organization to enhance risk management and reporting processes. Drive the execution of governance mate...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $115K *

Support and enhance enterprise governance systems by fostering relationships, managing risk reporting, and implementing frameworks to ensure effective governance across the organization...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead client communications and manage P&C insurance programs, ensuring efficiency and compliance. Drive growth through innovative strategies and project management while nurturing key relationships an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$154K - $290K *

Champion enterprise pricing strategy for Group Benefits and Pet, guiding a team to develop innovative, market-responsive rate plans that enhance competitive positioning and align with business objecti...

Columbus, OHRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$178K - $294K *

Join a team that's redefining data engineering and analytics. Lead strategy, architecture, and execution of scalable data solutions while mentoring professionals and driving business outcomes through...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   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.