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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$80K - $95K *

Deliver exceptional leadership as you guide a remote team of claims adjusters, ensuring operational excellence and high-quality customer service across Montana and Southern Idaho. Drive performance, m...

Montana, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading consolidated financial reporting across diverse wealth business units. Collaborate with executives to ensure data integrity and drive strategic insights, while managing...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $240K *

Unlock potential by leading a global exposure and vulnerability management program. Drive strategy, execution, and modernization across security operations, ensuring effective risk reduction and align...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $240K *

Shape the future of enterprise security by leading vulnerability management initiatives. Drive strategy, execution, and collaboration across teams to enhance risk reduction and improve security outcom...

Charlotte, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Empower financial performance through strategic analysis and reporting. Collaborate with leadership to enhance profitability and operational efficiency. Lead FP&A initiatives and support business vert...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$210K - $250K *

Pioneer operational excellence by leading a 400+ member team to drive analytics, optimize sales strategies, and enhance post-sale support in a high-impact role focused on Medicare and senior health in...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $250K *

Develop and execute logistics insurance strategies, driving profitable growth and market presence. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance underwriting practices and build strong broker relationships...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $250K *

Optimize logistics insurance strategies by leveraging your expertise in underwriting, product development, and business growth. Collaborate with brokers and clients to enhance market presence and deli...

Washington, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in transforming claims operations by driving strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance, and enhancing operational excellence to achieve organizational goals and improve member experie...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$185K - $220K *

Advance strategic asset allocation and management for insurance clients, collaborating with senior professionals to optimize portfolio performance across diverse asset classes and geographies, while l...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$243K - $357K *

Lead the charge in architecting a scalable derivatives and hedging strategy, enhancing financial performance while managing risk and driving product innovation. Collaborate with diverse teams to execu...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$243K - $357K *

Empower financial innovation by leading a comprehensive derivatives and hedging strategy, optimizing performance while mitigating risk. Collaborate cross-functionally, guiding a high-performing team t...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$243K - $357K *

Transform and lead a comprehensive derivatives and hedging program, enhancing financial performance while managing risk across diverse asset classes and product types in alignment with company strateg...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of finance in healthcare. Lead FP&A and strategic finance, partnering with leadership to drive insights and decisions that impact growth and investor relations. B...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $200K *

Lead financial strategy and analysis, partnering with leadership to drive growth. Own dynamic financial models, budgeting, and forecasting while mentoring a high-performing finance team in a fast-pace...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K *

Join a dynamic team in evaluating and managing insurance risks, driving profitability and growth through expert underwriting. Collaborate with brokers and mentor junior staff while ensuring compliance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K *

Champion growth by evaluating and managing insurance risks, ensuring compliance, and fostering broker relationships. Leverage your expertise to drive profitability and mentor junior underwriters in a...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $200K *

Champion strategic investment initiatives by constructing optimal portfolios, ensuring compliance, and generating innovative asset allocation strategies to enhance performance across diverse markets a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $200K *

Empower your career by leading underwriting strategy for life reinsurance. Drive innovation, manage risk selection, and collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency while mentoring a skilled underwrit...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of Life & Health reinsurance by evaluating complex risks, building client relationships, and enhancing underwriting practices. This role offers strategic leadership opportunities whil...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $122K *

Unlock your potential as you lead financial planning, analytics, and strategic initiatives. Collaborate closely with executives to drive performance improvements and optimize resource allocation, fost...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$152K - $283K *

Accelerate analytics governance and operations by leading initiatives that enhance decision-making processes, streamline reporting, and modernize workflows across teams, ensuring effective collaborati...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$291K - $337K *

Champion innovative reinsurance solutions by structuring, negotiating, and executing complex transactions in partnership with clients. Collaborate across teams, optimize financial strategies, and driv...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Champion investment research by developing quantitative strategies and enhancing portfolio management. Collaborate with teams to integrate alternative datasets and automate processes, ensuring optimal...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $219K *

Champion data governance by leading strategies that ensure data integrity, usability, and security. Collaborate with teams to implement best practices and drive a culture of data excellence, enhancing...

3 weeks 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.