Manager, Actuary - Experience Studies

Leads a small-to-moderate actuarial function subgroup. Applies business acumen and extensive actuarial experience to the financial management, We exist to help people achieve financial clarity. At Thrivent, we believe money is a tool, not a goal. Driven by a higher purpose at our core, we are committed to providing financial advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity programs to help people make the most of all they've been given.

At our heart, we are a membership-owned fraternal organization, as well as a holistic financial services organization, dedicated to serving the unique needs of our clients. We focus on their goals and priorities, guiding them toward financial choices that will help them live the life they want today-and tomorrow.

Job Summary

Leads a small-to-moderate actuarial function subgroup. Applies business acumen and extensive actuarial experience to the financial management, product management, risk analysis of Thrivent; helping to deliver competitive products while also keeping the company financially sound. Sets priorities and makes business decisions for that group in support of the development, ongoing management, analysis, and/or reporting of Thrivent's actuarial assumptions and experience data.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Provides leadership on a range of complex and challenging initiatives related to the development, ongoing management, analysis, and/or reporting of Thrivent's actuarial assumptions and experience data.

• Demonstrates thought leadership on experience data modernization and integration with enterprise data initiatives.

• Designs, develops, and maintains analytical models, using a variety of corporate software tools.

• Influences and leads development of appropriate assumptions and methods to use in models.

• Performs and/or leads testing, analysis, and evaluation of model results, and identifies additional analysis needed.

• Manages and directs an actuarial function subgroup.

• Acts as a guardian of the company's financial strength while also striving to increase the value we are able to deliver to members.

• Recruits, develops, and sustains a high-performing team while promoting a culture of shared accountability, Operational excellence, and partnership across the organization.

• Models Thrivent's leadership competencies - Courage, collaboration, and commitment by demonstrating resiliency, working together to make the best decisions, and holding themselves and other accountable.

• Supports and/or develops an environment in which Thrivent employees and colleagues are focused on continuous improvement, exceptional employee engagement, and an unwavering commitment to our clients. Shapes and/or supports a culture that represents the Thrivent purpose, promise and values, ensuring that Thrivent's trust and reputation remain strong with its clients.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.

• MAAA.

• FSA Required.

• 6 years applied actuarial experience.

• 2 or more years leading (supervising or managing) a team of employees.

• Considerable industry and professional knowledge, extensive in areas of expertise.

• Ability to communicate complex ideas and technical data to different audiences.

Additional Information

• This position allows a flexible work arrangement meaning you may work on-site and/or remotely from the Minneapolis, MN or Appleton, WI area.

Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.

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