Lincoln Financial Group - Trenton, NJ
posted 3 months ago
The AVP, Actuarial (Retirement Plan Services) position at Lincoln Financial Group is a leadership role that provides direction and functional expertise to the Retirement Plan Services team. This role is pivotal in ensuring departmental results through the design and execution of actuarial models and analyses. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of actuarial strategy and ensure that the models and analyses support fact-based decision-making by management. The position requires a deep understanding of actuarial principles and the ability to translate complex actuarial problems into actionable strategies and solutions. In this role, you will oversee key functions such as Assumption Governance, Rate Setting, and Risk Management. You will be responsible for anticipating and addressing complex actuarial issues, directing projects that have a broad impact on the enterprise, and delegating tasks while providing appropriate support to team members. Collaboration with various levels of management and stakeholders is essential to generate high-quality decisions. You will also provide guidance on the structure of actuarial models and the development of assumptions, ensuring a proper balance between precision and timeliness. Additionally, the AVP will lead the research, design, and implementation of actuarial modeling techniques and tools to meet current and future business needs. You will play a crucial role in enhancing organizational initiatives by supporting change management and identifying strategic process improvements that can significantly reduce workloads or improve quality across the team and business unit. Training and development opportunities for team members will also be a key focus, as will the retention of top talent within the organization.