Actuarial Systems Transformation Senior Manager

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Whether they're helping people reach their long-term financial goals or providing personal wealth management strategies, every associate contributes to changing the lives of those we serve for the better. When it comes to job satisfaction, that's hard to beat. And from a personal satisfaction perspective, you'll enjoy the freedom to support causes that matter to you and experience a truly inclusive work environment. Your future starts now.

The Actuarial Transformation team is responsible for developing innovative ways to manage and analyze actuarial data and processes, execute upon process improvements, as well as create new approaches to address current and evolving financial reporting and capital management needs. This Individual Contributor position plays a key role in the development and ongoing management of Empower's actuarial data warehouse, a strategic platform for Empower's corporate actuarial data in order to automate financial reporting and enable deeper insight into our business. This individual is responsible for improving and streamlining complex actuarial processes, providing better controls and allowing more time for our business partners to spend on strategic business initiatives.

This role collaborates effectively with colleagues in actuarial, finance, IT, and investments to understand their needs and build sustainable solutions that can meet those needs. In addition, the Actuarial Transformation Sr Manager manages the complete life cycle of a solution, from ideation to production release, including, understanding customer requirements, prototyping and testing solutions, continuously incorporating feedback into the solutions, staging the solutions for release with all applicable documentation and training the users on their proper use.

What you will do:

• Assess current processes to identify gaps and develop solutions for actuarial reporting using appropriate automation tools (e.g., databases, Alteryx, Python, Excel).
• Ensure solutions are sustainable: they solve the intended problem; they have robust controls and error handling and are thoroughly tested; they can be expanded easily to address known future requirements; they are easy for users to run; they have appropriate documentation; and they can be readily maintained.
• Partner with all stakeholders (actuarial, finance, IT, and investments) to understand their needs and gather requirements.
• Educate and train users on appropriate uses and limitations of tools. Refresh training on a regular basis as the solutions evolve.
• Contributes to the development and ongoing management of Empower's actuarial data warehouse.
• Draft and maintain user guides for solutions that allow users to maintain the solutions with minimal external involvement.
• Train and develop departmental staff.

What you will bring:

• Strong process engineering mindset and intellectual curiosity; ability to identify and implement improvements in processes and demonstrate ownership and accountability for the solutions.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office including Excel, Access, and VBA required.
• Proficiency with databases (Microsoft SQL Server, SAP HANA, Postgres) strongly preferred, along with intermediate to advanced proficiency in SQL.
• Proficiency with coding or automation tools, such as Python or Alteryx.
• Bachelor's degree required. Strong background in engineering, actuarial science, mathematics, statistics or computer/data science preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience
• Actuarial qualifications (e.g., ASA, FSA, ACAS, FCAS, FCIA, FIA) preferred but not necessary.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to translate concepts to audiences without as much expertise.

What will set you apart:

• Experience with actuarial modeling software such as MG ALFA or GGY AXIS preferred but not required.
• Adjusts to changing events and priorities; displays a positive approach; focuses energy on determining possibilities.
• Makes decisions within guidelines and policies that impact priorities and allocation of time to meet deadlines.
• Manages costs (time) related to own work.
• Ability to present complex concepts and analysis to a variety of audiences including company leaders.
• Familiarity with design thinking and agile principles preferred.
• Strong expertise in data design
• Consults with senior leaders and other departments on technical subject matters as needed.
• Ability to present complex concepts and analysis to a variety of audiences including company leaders.
• Demonstrates strong work ethic and personal accountability
• Builds collaborative and cooperative relationships; balances customer needs with the best interests of the company; effectively manages conflict.

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings - 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire - including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time - 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs - including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - internal networks that rally around common interest, experiences and identities such as race, ethnicity, gender, ability, military status and sexual orientation. BRGs play a vital role in educating and engaging our people and advancing our business priorities.

Base Salary Range

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer * Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

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