Director, Model Orchestration - Actuarial Transformation at The Standard in Portland, Arkansas

Job Description:

Remote Type: Remote (USA)
Portland, OR
Remote, USA
Time Type: Full time
Requisition ID: REQ005119


Description:

At The Standard, you’ll join a team focused on putting our customers first.

Our continued success is driven by a high-performance culture. We’re looking for people who are collaborative, accountable, creative, agile and are driven by a passion for doing what’s right – across the company and in our local communities.

We offer a caring culture where you can make a real difference, every day.

Ready to reach your highest potential? Let’s work together.

Job Summary

In this critical role as Director, Model Orchestration within the Actuarial Transformation Program, you will be directly responsible for successfully developing and implementing modeling processes onto our Actuarial Technology Platform. This role will lead a cross-functional team of actuaries, actuarial developers, data engineers, and software engineers. Employees in this role qualify for fully remote work, excluding periodic in-person meetings or occasional business travel.

Your responsibilities will include overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of actuarial models on our technology platform. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to incorporate actuarial models into broader business strategies and decision-making processes. Ensuring effective management of modeling activities, such as data collection, analysis, and reporting, will be key, while staying updated with industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements to continually refine actuarial practices and integrate with other enterprise actuarial and data teams.

Skills and Background You’ll Need

• Actuarial credentials (ASA or FSA)
• Proven leadership skills, both formal and informal, including team management.
• Transformation\process improvement experience
• Promote professionalism by fostering collaboration with colleagues, taking ownership of results, and applying innovative technical solutions.
• Ability to work across organizational boundaries, particularly with IT partners.
• Experience with actuarial modeling systems; preference for GGY Axis.
• Familiarity with orchestration and low-code tools; preference for Dataiku.
• Advocate for cross-training and thorough process documentation.
• Stay informed about technological advancements to ensure our platform remains industry-leading and aligned with best practices.

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate

• Strategic Visioning: Uses market data and knowledge of business model to develop new strategies, connect goals to enterprise vision, and identify criteria to measure success.
• Engaging Hearts & Minds: Empowers teams to form partnerships and motivates them to succeed through collaboration and cohesion.
• Driving Success: Champions a result-oriented culture that views challenges as an opportunity to achieve greater growth by creating a compelling vision, implementing strategy-aligned goals, and executing with a sense of urgency.

Why join The Standard?

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, innovation, and financial strength thanks to the contributions of the talented, creative, and compassionate people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard, you can expect:

• A rich benefits package including a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• An annual incentive bonus plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• A supportive and responsive management approach.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• Paid time off to volunteer.
• An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools.
• Much more!

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Please note - the salary range for this role is listed below. In addition to salary, our package includes incentive plan participation and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits, as well as an initial PTO accrual of 164 hours per year. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays and 2 wellness days per year.

• Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on various factors, including individual and organizational performance.

Salary Range:

$140,000.00 - $224,000.00

Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.

Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Equities, Inc. and StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. The Standard offers a drug and alcohol free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on Standard property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation, employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.

About Us:

The Standard is a family of companies dedicated to helping its customers achieve financial well-being and peace of mind. In business since 1906, we’re a leading provider of group and individual disability insurance, group life, dental and vision insurance, voluntary (employee-paid) benefits, absence management services, and retirement plans and annuities for employers and individuals. For more information about The Standard, visit www.standard.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

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