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Director, Actuary (Annuity Calculation Management) (Hybrid)

Today Hartford, CT

Job Classification:
Actuarial - Actuarial

At Prudential, we believe talent is key to achieving our vision. When you join Prudential, you'll unlock a motivating and impactful career - all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world's leading financial services institutions!

The Annuity Calculation Management team is responsible for all technical aspects of annuity product initiatives and ongoing management of the current annuity product portfolio. This person has accountability for ensuring delivery of these products aligned with actuarial guidelines, SEC and insurance regulations. This will include collaborating with legal, compliance, and government affairs to drive adoption of existing regulations and formation of new regulations where required. This person has demonstrated the ability to collaborate effectively and deliver results. This person is recognized within the organization as a product and calculation expert, and will be responsible for participating in industry groups, reacting to new and proposed regulations, and assisting teams in timely resolution of state insurance reviewer product objections.

The current employee work arrangement 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:

  • Drive regulatory change with our legal, compliance, and government affairs areas to accommodate new product designs which may not have existing or adopted regulatory guidelines.
  • Provide on-going actuarial and regulatory knowledge and creative problem resolution within Product and to business partners across the organization for new and proposed regulations and product designs.
  • Represent Prudential Retirement Strategies in industry calls (ACLI, LICONY, CAI, and IRI), and lead coordination of responses to new and proposed regulations. Support ACLI Product committee member for Prudential.
  • Act as a leader within the Product organization.
  • Act as subject matter expert for required actuarial regulatory documents including memorandum, certifications and exhibits as required by state and other regulatory bodies for new product development and in-force product management as part of Annuity Calculation Management.
  • Work through proof of concept and any required initial modeling during product viability phase as Annuity Calculation Management resource.
  • Represent Annuity Calculation Management in the analysis of actuarial regulations during all phases of the Product Development process.
  • Demonstrate product/rider and technical expertise across Prudential annuity products.
  • Ensure that calculation and output meet regulatory requirements through modeling of the product and scenario mechanics.
  • Act as Product point person for review of all regulatory alerts and ensure understanding and action across the Product teams.
  • Review all contract forms and prospectus information, if applicable, to determine readability and consistency with product specifications.

What you'll need:

  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication/presentation skills.
  • 2+ years of experience preferred in assessment of new regulations, working with industry groups.
  • 3+ years of experience preferred with Actuarial Regulatory support for contract filings (actuarial memos, nonforfeiture demonstrations).
  • 5+ years of experience preferred in financial services product support or product management.
  • Approach work with intellectual curiosity and transparency with an openness to giving and receiving feedback.
  • Self-motivated, proactive and visionary leadership, thinking beyond functional responsibilities to broader business strategy.
  • Highly organized, collaborative, creative, and adept at handling multiple, changing priorities where creative solutioning is required.
  • Skilled at resolving conflict and negotiating effectively and tactfully.
  • Proven strong attention to detail and follow-through skills.
  • Strength of convictions and ability to influence and champion product changes.

It'd be a plus if you had:

  • FSA preferred.

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:

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What we offer you:

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 $164,700.00 to $222,700.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.

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  • 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.
  • 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
  • Company-funded pension plan.
  • Wellness Programsincluding 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.
  • Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
  • 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.

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. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.

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

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.

If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email accommodations.hw@prudential.com.

If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email careers.technicalsupport@prudential.com to request assistance.

Client-provided location(s): Hartford, CT, Newark, NJ, Shelton, CT
Job ID: Prudential-R-121865
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-08-23T18:38:09

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Office Life and Perks

      • Vacation and Time Off

        • Paid Holidays
        • Personal/Sick Days
      • Financial and Retirement

        • 401(K)
        • 401(K) With Company Matching
        • Pension
        • Stock Purchase Program
      • Professional Development

        • Diversity and Inclusion