AVP & Actuary, Life Quality of New Business

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Date: Mar 9, 2026

Primary Location: Radnor, PA, US

Company: Lincoln Financial

Alternate Locations: Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Hartford, CT (Connecticut); Omaha, NE (Nebraska)

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid : Employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln office

Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity.

Requisition #: 75853

The Role at a Glance

This role will be responsible for leading the profitability reporting for Lincoln’s Life business. They will direct a team in appropriately managing the various reporting deadlines, balancing accuracy with timeliness. This is a high visibility role that will communicate with senior management and will ensure that the deviations from expectations are appropriately quantified and attributed.

What you'll be doing

Provide accurate and timely reporting of metrics associated with Life profitability reporting, and continually look for ways to improve both speed and quality of the work, pivoting as necessary to meet changing business needs.

Identifies and directs strategic process improvements that significantly reduce workloads or improve quality across the team, department and/or business unit for assigned areas(s) of responsibility.
Directs, establishes, and implements priorities, performance goals and objectives to ensure departmental results for their assigned area(s) of responsibility.
Directs/executes approved strategy decisions and contributes to strategy creation for assigned area(s) of responsibility.

Clearly and concisely explain key drivers of deviations from prior expectations, varying exhibits and/or level of detail as appropriate
Presents actuarial recommendations to various levels of management and other stakeholders serving as a subject matter expert.
Proactively partners with senior management to develop and implement appropriate policies and practices to mitigate risk.
Anticipates and provides strategies/solutions to complex actuarial problems and exhibits flexibility to provide answer to adhoc/mid-cycle questions.
Partners effectively with various levels of management and other stakeholders to generate high-quality decisions.

Communicate effectively with various stakeholders including Sales, ERM, Finance, Pricing, and Underwriting. Leverage their individual expertise to provide quality information to make informed decisions.
Builds organizational capability within their assigned area(s) of responsibility.
Collaborates with internal/external stakeholders to position solutions in an open and easy-to-understand manner, consistent with enterprise goals

Understand key drivers of profitability, anticipating and communicating how proposed changes may impact reported values

Review modeling and other technical work completed by the team for accuracy, providing actionable feedback as necessary.
Provides guidance on structure of actuarial models and assumption development and proper balance of precision and timeliness.

Effectively manage a team of actuaries, ensuring appropriate development of both technical and softer skills.
Provides training and development opportunities, including stretch assignments, for team members and gives honest and open feedback to aid in the development of talent.
Ensures that top talent is hired and retained for their assigned area(s) of responsibility.
Builds organizational capability within their assigned area(s) of responsibility.

What we’re looking for

Must-have:  

10+ years of increasing actuarial experience
FSA designation or ASA designation with additional years’ actuarial experience.  
Analytical skills: ability to think critically, identify, and solve potential challenges.

Nice-to-have:   

Demonstrated strong relationship management skills with internal clients (e.g. senior management, peers and colleagues); proven ability to develop creative and collaborative approaches; can influence outcomes without directing or commanding.  
Demonstrated strong project management leadership skills including, critical ability to coordinate and balance multiple projects in a time-sensitive environment, under pressure, and meeting deadlines.  
Excellent oral and written communication skills, adaptable to a wide variety of audiences throughout Lincoln’s organizational structure  
Undergraduate degree in Actuarial Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or other quantitative major.

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through May 1st, 2026 subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.

What’s it like to work here?

At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.

What’s in it for you:

Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes
Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
PTO/parental leave
Competitive 401K and employee benefits
Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
Tuition assistance program
Work arrangements that work for you
Effective productivity/technology tools and training

The pay range for this position is $127,500 - $232,300 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln’s total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln’s standard benefits package.

About The Company

Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services.

With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach.

Lincoln Financial Distributors, a broker-dealer, is the wholesale distribution organization of Lincoln Financial. Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Corporation and its affiliates including The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN, and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. Lincoln Financial affiliates, their distributors, and their respective employees, representatives and/or insurance agents do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice.

Lincoln is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting Activities

If you are interested in a career at Lincoln, we encourage you to review our current openings and apply on our website. Lincoln values the privacy and security of every applicant and urges all applicants to diligently protect their sensitive personal information from scams targeting job seekers. These scams can take many forms including fake employment applications, bogus interviews and falsified offer letters.

Lincoln will not ask applicants to provide their social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or conduct interviews utilizing video chat rooms. We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview. Please contact Lincoln's fraud team at fraudhotline@lfg.com if you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious.

Additional Information

This position may be subject to Lincoln’s Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted through our web site or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Lincoln Financial are considered property of Lincoln Financial and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

Lincoln Financial ("Lincoln" or "the Company") is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability. Opportunities throughout Lincoln are available to employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process, or require TTY/TDD assistance, contact us by calling 260-455-2558.

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