Director, Actuary, Group Disability

Prudential Financial

Director, Actuary Group Disability leading analysis and recommendations for disability pricing decisions at Prudential. Focusing on analytics, collaboration, and technical expertise to enhance profitability and insights.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeNewark • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $158,800 - $238,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in actuarial analysis and pricing methodologies, with a strong focus on disability insurance data and predictive analytics. Capable of translating complex findings into actionable business insights while effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders.

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Actuarial ScienceDisability Insurance AnalysisPredictive AnalyticsStatistical ModelingSociety of Actuaries Designation

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Hard Skills

Analytical SkillsQuantitative SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsData AnalysisFinancial Reporting

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities

Tools & Technologies

ExcelSQLRPythonPower BI

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate of the Society of ActuariesFellow of the Society of Actuaries

Industry Keywords

Disability Experience TrendsPricing MethodologiesActuarial AnalysisBusiness InsightsCross-Functional Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead analysis of disability experience trends to identify key drivers, emerging patterns, and business implications, with a focus on recommended pricing decisions.
Develop, maintain, and enhance pricing methodologies, models, and analytical tools used to evaluate disability experience, with a focus on process improvement and efficiency.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to connect findings to business actions and strategic priorities.
Provide thoughtful recommendations supported by sound actuarial analysis and clear rationale.
Monitor results and explain drivers of financials through ongoing analysis and reporting, collaborating with other finance professionals.
Serve as a technical resource and subject matter expert, supporting other areas like underwriting, product teams and operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field
7+ years of actuarial experience
Associate or Fellow of the Society of Actuaries designation
Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
Experience analyzing disability insurance experience data and translating findings into actionable business insight
Experience working independently and managing multiple priorities
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex actuarial concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
Experience with predictive analytics, statistical modeling, or other advanced analytical methods.
Proficiency in tools such as Excel, SQL, R, Python, Power BI, or other relevant actuarial and analytical tools
Experience presenting findings and recommendations to senior leaders.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 Programs 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
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)
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.