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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$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

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  •   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

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate your career by leading corporate accounting operations, driving financial reporting, and enhancing internal controls. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform processes and deve...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $220K *

Drive product innovation and strategy for the Life Product portfolio, translating market insights into actionable opportunities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product design and a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $220K *

Join us to lead innovative product strategies in the Life Insurance sector, translating market insights into actionable opportunities. Collaborate across teams to enhance product design and drive ente...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $200K *

Drive model validation and governance within the Model Risk Management Team, ensuring compliance and sound practices. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance model integrity and support regulatory re...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing client relationships within a dynamic team, ensuring exceptional service delivery and client retention while fostering strong internal and external partnerships in the Empl...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion client relationships by leading a dedicated team to deliver exceptional Employee Health & Benefits services, ensuring client satisfaction and retention while managing a diverse book of busine...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$188K - $400K *

The Principal/Senior Principal in the Property & Casualty Actuarial Consulting Practice at Oliver Wyman will lead business development efforts and manage client relationships while overseeing a range...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Oversee daily accounting operations, enhance internal controls, and lead a dedicated team to ensure financial accuracy and efficiency. Collaborate with various departments to drive continuous improvem...

Quebec, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$164K - $246K *

Engage with us to drive strategic property treaty underwriting, leveraging your expertise to shape high-impact reinsurance strategies and collaborate across teams, ensuring risk quality and long-term...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing reinsurance accounting and financial reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, deliver insights, and support decision-making in a dynamic...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $119K *

Analyze data and collaborate with stakeholders to support product decisions, ensuring alignment and clarity throughout the product lifecycle. Drive initiatives from discovery to delivery with minimal...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $130K *

Empower your career by developing and enhancing insurance liability models. Collaborate closely with teams to drive pricing and risk decisions, utilizing AI to innovate and challenge existing practice...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.