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Actuary or Sr. Actuary I- Dental Pricing

Principal Financial Group
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/7/2025

What You'll Do

We're looking for an Actuary, or Sr. Actuary I, leader to join our pricing team within our Benefits & Protection division. In this role, you will lead our Dental and Vision pricing efforts, managing a small team and working collaboratively with peers, leaders, and cross functional teams to deliver profitable growth!

  • Lead team in efforts to maintain rate adequacy, continually improving manual and experience rating algorithms, processes, and tools.
  • Collaborate closely on pricing strategy and best practices with Benefits & Protection leaders, peer pricing and in-force management teams to balance profitability and growth at the whole case level.
  • Provide case level consultation to sales and underwriting.
  • Lead or participate in business unit or cross company projects as a subject matter expert. Provide analytical and research-based consultation to achieve cost effective and strategic solutions.
  • Responsible for duties associated with management of staff including, but not limited to : hiring, salary administration, and performance management. Provide strategic direction and leadership to direct reports on the day-to-day functions of their jobs.

Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years!

Who You Are

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent required
  • A Fellow of the Society of Actuaries, or global equivalent
  • 8 years of relevant actuarial experience required
  • Informal or formal leadership experience
  • Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, the Actuarial Standards of Practice promulgated by the Actuarial Standards Board, and the Code of Professional Conduct of the AAA and the SoA
  • Basic knowledge of Dental product is preferred
  • Effective communication and presentation skills
  • Strong analytical skillset and ability to navigate multiple initiatives simultaneously
  • Curiosity to engage across multiple product lines and drive solutions with several cross-business functions
  • Must maintain continuing education requirements as specified by the SOA or AAA
  • Job Level

    We'll consider talent at the Sr. Actuary I level with the right experiences and skills.

    Salary Range Information

    Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and / or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

    Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)

    137000 - $190000 / year

    Time Off Program

    Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don't accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.

    Pension Eligible

    Additional Information

    Work Environments

    This role offers in-office, hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek), and remote work arrangements (only if residing more than 30 miles from Des Moines, IA, or Charlotte, NC). You'll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors.

    Work Authorization / Sponsorship

    At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO : F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

    Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

    Investment Code of Ethics

    For Principal Asset Management positions, you'll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.

    Experience Principal

    At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we're imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services - and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers : with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.

    Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

    Posting Window

    We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.

    Original Posting Date

    12 / 13 / 2024

    Most Recently Posted Date

    12 / 13 / 2024

    LinkedIn Remote Hashtag

    LI-Remote

    LinkedIn Hashtag

    LI-MT1

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