Director - Actuarial Data Management

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Job Summary

The Director, Actuarial Data Management will lead efforts to ensure actuarial teams across the organization have access to trusted and reliable data that meets the needs of our actuarial risk management practice. This position will play a central role in advancing the adoption of cloud-based enterprise data by partnering with Enterprise Data & Analytics (EDA) to ensure accessibility for actuarial data needs. The Director will identify and drive targeted curation and stewardship of data assets supporting core actuarial use cases, while driving alignment with Data Governance Office (DGO) policies. In partnership with DGO, this role will apply data governance strategies that leverage new technologies to build trust through data transparency, accuracy and completeness from an actuarial lens.

As a critical partner in the organization’s data strategy, the Director will focus on bridging legacy data systems to future platforms by identifying opportunities for EDA-curated objects and supporting transitions. The role will also champion the integration of AI capabilities to improve trust in data and drive efficiency. 

This role will also focus on:

• Promoting adoption of cloud-based enterprise data, partnering with Enterprise Data & Analytics (EDA) to ensure seamless accessibility and alignment with actuarial data needs. 
• Championing the integration of AI capabilities into data management practices to improve efficiency, accuracy, and overall effectiveness in meeting actuarial business needs.
• Bridging legacy data systems to future platforms, governing and supporting legacy solutions while identifying opportunities for enterprise curation and supporting the transition of actuarial data to modernized systems.

Skills and Background You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Data Science, Business, Information Systems, or related field. Eight or more years’ experience in the actuarial domain or insurance industry environment.
• Strongly preferred professional licensure or certification:  Associate or Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (ASA or FSA) or equivalent international designation.

• Prior experience in actuarial transformation, specifically related to data modernization efforts with an emphasis on governance, controls, and optimization. 

• Experience building and using reporting mechanisms to understand usage patterns and adoption across a broad user-base, leveraging the reporting to advise leaders on strategic approach and priorities. 

• Hands-on experience with big data and cloud computing tools. Experience with Databricks / Dataiku a plus.  

• Strong people leader with proven ability to build strong teams, assess and coach talent, develop people, mentor, and course-correct with precision. 
• Ability to negotiate and resolve complex and sensitive issues with diplomacy and persuasiveness.  

• Supports teams in systematic problem identification and problem solving.  

• Relentlessly seeks to improve the way individuals work together & deliver value. 

• Experience and knowledge delivering solutions using various Agile methodologies. 

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate

• Strategic Visioning: Uses market data and knowledge of business model to develop new strategies, connect goals to enterprise vision, and identify criteria to measure success.
• Winning Together: Actively engages colleagues to achieve shared outcomes by developing trust, understanding diverse perspectives and pushing to examine and challenge ideas. 
• Driving Success: Champions a result-oriented culture that views challenges as an opportunity to achieve greater growth by creating a compelling vision, implementing strategy-aligned goals, and executing with a sense of urgency.

Why join The Standard?

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, innovation, and financial strength thanks to the contributions of the talented, creative, and compassionate people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard, you can expect:

• A rich benefits package including a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• An annual incentive bonus plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• A supportive and responsive management approach.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• Paid time off to volunteer.
• An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools.
• Much more!

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Please note - the salary range for this role is listed below. In addition to salary, our package includes incentive plan participation and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits, as well as an initial PTO accrual of 164 hours per year. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays and 2 wellness days per year.

• Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on various factors, including individual and organizational performance.

Salary Range:

$143,750.00 - $229,750.00

Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Equities, Inc. and StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. The Standard offers a drug and alcohol free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on Standard property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation, employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.