Director, Actuary

The current EWA for this position is Hybrid and requires your on-site presence on a reoccurring basis as determined by your business. Travel is expected to be no more than 10% of time.

The current EWA for this position is Hybrid and requires your on-site presence on a reoccurring basis as determined by your business. Your manager will provide additional details relative to the specific number of days you are expected to be on-site.

What you can expect:

• Driving the technical expansion of our in-house PyVal actuarial modeling solution, working closely with the Product Owner to design solutions to ensure delivery against business outcomes along with future scalability.
• Leading a small team of developers in designing, coding, and testing enhancements to financial projection models and related tools in Python.
• Supporting end users by providing rapid support to resolve model errors and answer user questions.

What you'll need:

• Intermediate to expert level Python knowledge, ideally with 3 or more years developing code in Python.
• Familiarity with object-oriented programming and software design patterns.
• Ability to adapt solutions to constraints related to Prudential policies, such as restrictions on available packages and versions as well as constraints related to current architecture and business needs.
• Superior time management skills and solid ability to handle multiple projects at once with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills, specifically being able to explain complicated technical concepts to business users without IT backgrounds.
• Strong leadership skills to help guide a global Agile team to execute on tight timelines and balance multiple priorities from a range of stakeholders.
• Experience training, mentoring, and supervising junior developers.

It'd be a plus if you had:

• Professional actuarial designation strongly preferred (e.g. FSA, FIA or equivalent or potentially ASA).
• Knowledge of agile methodologies
• Experience with relevant Python libraries, including pandas, NumPy or PyTorch (emphasis here is on multi-dimensional arrays and parallel compute capabilities rather than machine learning capabilities).
• Some level of full-stack development experience to be able to support collaboration with UI/UX teams and ensure proper integration with actuarial models.
• Knowledge of Annuities products.

Prudential welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply

At Prudential, you can:

Take charge of your career. We're a global organization, full of outstandingly dedicated people who aren't afraid to think differently, challenge the status quo and take sensible risks along the way. You will enjoy pushing boundaries as we build innovative technology that helps clients, customers and employees live their best lives. You will have access to leadership and learning opportunities and the resources needed to take your career in any direction. We will help you do your best work, offering flexibility, while delivering on our Purpose.

What we offer you:

• Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave
• Retirement plans:
• 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%)
• Company-funded pension plan
• Wellness Programs to help you achieve your wellbeing goals, including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs
• Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
• Tuition Assistance to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree, many accredited certificate programs, and industry designations.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.

To find out more about our Total Reward package, see our Total Rewards Brochure. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.

Note: Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $160,700.00 to $217,300.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Roles may also be eligible for additional compensation and/or benefits. Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. In addition, employees are eligible for standard benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and retirement.

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Prudential is a multinational financial services leader with operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Leveraging its heritage of life insurance and asset management expertise, Prudential is focused on helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth. The company's well-known Rock symbol is an icon of strength, stability, expertise and innovation that has stood the test of time. Prudential's businesses offer a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, asset management, and real estate services.

We recognize that our strength and success are directly linked to the quality and skills of our diverse associates. We are proud to be a place where talented people who want to make a difference can grow as professionals, leaders, and as individuals. Visit www.prudential.com to learn more about our values, our history and our brand.

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status , medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, NJ and its affiliates.

Note that this posting is intended for individual applicants. Search firms or agencies should email Staffing at staffingagencies@prudential.com for more information about doing business with Prudential.

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