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HIGHLIGHTS

Senior actuarial leadership role leading the Variable Annuity (VA) team within Principal's Retirement & Income Solutions division. You will oversee pricing, financial reporting (US GAAP/VM-21), and risk management for RILA and Traditional VA products, reporting to the RIS Chief Actuary. This role combines product strategy, complex risk management, and team leadership with direct influence on business results.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Lead actuarial oversight for Variable Annuity (VA) and RILA products
Integrate pricing, financial reporting, and risk management perspectives
Report to RIS Chief Actuary; lead a team of ~7 actuaries
Shape strategy and drive business outcomes across VA business
Ideal for FSA with 10+ years and deep VA/RILA expertise

DOMAIN EXPERTISE

Variable Annuity pricing and risk management
RILA product expertise
US GAAP and VM-21 financial reporting
Hedging and market risk driver analysis

KEY REQUIREMENTS

FSA or global equivalent (required)
10+ years actuarial experience (required)
Deep knowledge of VA/RILA products and market risk drivers
Expertise in US GAAP / VM-21 financial reporting
No immigration sponsorship available

TECH STACK

No tech stack specified

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HIGHLIGHTS

Senior actuarial leadership role leading the Variable Annuity (VA) team within Principal's Retirement & Income Solutions division. You will oversee pricing, financial reporting (US GAAP/VM-21), and risk management for RILA and Traditional VA products, reporting to the RIS Chief Actuary. This role combines product strategy, complex risk management, and team leadership with direct influence on business results.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Lead actuarial oversight for Variable Annuity (VA) and RILA products
Integrate pricing, financial reporting, and risk management perspectives
Report to RIS Chief Actuary; lead a team of ~7 actuaries
Shape strategy and drive business outcomes across VA business
Ideal for FSA with 10+ years and deep VA/RILA expertise

DOMAIN EXPERTISE

Variable Annuity pricing and risk management
RILA product expertise
US GAAP and VM-21 financial reporting
Hedging and market risk driver analysis

KEY REQUIREMENTS

FSA or global equivalent (required)
10+ years actuarial experience (required)
Deep knowledge of VA/RILA products and market risk drivers
Expertise in US GAAP / VM-21 financial reporting
No immigration sponsorship available

TECH STACK

No tech stack specified

Job Overview

Salary

$157k - $213k

Years of Experience

10+ Years

Work Type

Permanent

Full Time

Ideal Candidate Profile

Ideal for a seasoned FSA with 10+ years of actuarial experience, deep expertise in Variable Annuity and RILA products, and a proven track record leading pricing, financial reporting, and risk management teams. Strong cross-functional leadership and strategic thinking are essential.

FSA

Benefits

Bonus Eligible401(k) PlanFlexible HoursUnlimited VacationRemote FirstHybrid Work

Shortlist Forming

Closing Soon

45d

45 days ago

Strategy: Speed over Perfection

By Day 21, visibility drops significantly. Recruiters are focusing on existing candidates.

"Don't wait for a cover letter. The requisition could close tomorrow. Apply now."

Job Overview

Salary

$157k - $213k

Years of Experience

10+ Years

Work Type

Permanent

Full Time

Ideal Candidate Profile

Ideal for a seasoned FSA with 10+ years of actuarial experience, deep expertise in Variable Annuity and RILA products, and a proven track record leading pricing, financial reporting, and risk management teams. Strong cross-functional leadership and strategic thinking are essential.

FSA

Benefits

Bonus Eligible401(k) PlanFlexible HoursUnlimited VacationRemote FirstHybrid Work

Shortlist Forming

Closing Soon

45d

45 days ago

Strategy: Speed over Perfection

By Day 21, visibility drops significantly. Recruiters are focusing on existing candidates.

"Don't wait for a cover letter. The requisition could close tomorrow. Apply now."

Sr. Actuary II

Principal Financial Group

Life/Insurer/Director Level

Sr. Actuary II

Principal Financial Group

Des Moines, Iowa, United States•1mo ago

FlexibleIndividual Annuities

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