AVP, Actuarial Operations
The Mutual Group, Chicago, IL, United States
Department
Actuarial
Job Description The Assistant Vice President, Actuarial Operations will lead the development and evolution of the actuarial operating environment supporting pricing, reserving, and enterprise analytics. This role is responsible for establishing scalable actuarial infrastructure, modernizing actuarial workflows, and enabling the effective use of advanced analytics and predictive modeling across the organization.
Working in close partnership with actuarial Pricing and Reserving leadership, this role will ensure actuarial processes are efficient, well-controlled, and production-ready. The AVP will drive the design and implementation of repeatable analytical frameworks, automated workflows, and production environments that support actuarial decision-making at scale.
This leader will play a key role in shaping the long-term direction of actuarial operations by building the capabilities, platforms, and processes needed to support a growing insurance organization. Through modernization of actuarial infrastructure and the deployment of advanced analytics capabilities, this role will enable actuarial teams to operate more efficiently while strengthening how analytics informs business strategy and outcomes.
Work Arrangement
Employees who live within 30 miles of the TMG home office are expected to follow a hybrid or in-office schedule. The initial training period may require additional in‑office days.
Accountabilities Actuarial Platform, Infrastructure and Modernization:
Lead the development and governance of the actuarial analytics platform that supports pricing, reserving, and enterprise actuarial analytics.
Define and evolve the long‑term architecture of the actuarial analytics environment to support scalable modeling, automation, and advanced analytical capabilities across the enterprise actuarial function.
Manage actuarial technology platforms and modeling environments, including Python, R, actuarial software, and related analytics tools.
Collaborate with Data Governance teams to align actuarial processes with enterprise data standards and architecture.
Establish governance, documentation, and control standards for actuarial models and analytical production workflows.
Own the production and delivery of management reporting across the enterprise.
Actuarial Process Automation & Operational Excellence:
Build and maintain scalable actuarial tools, models, and automation frameworks with appropriate documentation and controls.
Design repeatable analytical workflows that improve the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of actuarial processes.
Establish operational standards and best practices that support consistent actuarial analysis and model execution.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within the actuarial function.
Analytics Enablement & Model Deployment:
Develop and deploy underwriting, claim, and other functional predictive models and analytical tools into actuarial workflows.
Ensure analytical models are implemented in scalable, controlled production environments.
Partner with pricing, reserving, and analytics teams to operationalize advanced analytical capabilities.
Leadership & Actuarial Capability Development:
Attract, recruit, lead, retain, and develop a team of actuarial analysts and analytics engineers focused on process automation and actuarial tooling.
Build actuarial operational capabilities that enable actuarial teams to deliver greater analytical insight and support data‑driven business decisions.
Establish priorities and execution plans that align actuarial operational capabilities with organizational needs.
Promote strong collaboration across actuarial, data, and technology teams.
Qualifications
FCAS and 10+ years of actuarial experience in property & casualty insurance
Strong technical experience with actuarial processes such as pricing analyses, reserving workflows, or portfolio monitoring
Demonstrated experience leading analytical, actuarial, or technical teams
Experience programming in Python, R, or similar analytical languages
Experience designing or implementing scalable actuarial or analytical production environments
Demonstrated ability to translate actuarial needs into automated, scalable analytical workflows
Experience working with large datasets, data warehouses, or modern analytical data platforms
Experience developing, maintaining, and deploying predictive models or analytics tools into production environments
Experience working with actuarial software platforms and analytical modeling environments
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Pay Range Anticipated Hiring Range
$180,000 - $240,000 annual base salary depending on experience, qualifications, and geographic location
Benefits
Competitive base salary plus incentive plans for eligible team members
401(k) retirement plan that includes a company match of up to 6% of your eligible salary
Free basic life and AD&D, long‑term disability and short‑term disability insurance
Medical, dental and vision plans to meet your unique healthcare needs
Wellness incentives
Generous time off program that includes personal, holiday and volunteer paid time off
Flexible work schedules and hybrid/remote options for eligible positions
Educational assistance
Equal Opportunity Employer The Mutual Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact
Talent@themutualgroup.com .
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Your Rights Under USERRA
Employment Verification The Mutual Group participates in the E‑Verify program and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You are protected from employment discrimination based on your citizenship status and national origin.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
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Job Description The Assistant Vice President, Actuarial Operations will lead the development and evolution of the actuarial operating environment supporting pricing, reserving, and enterprise analytics. This role is responsible for establishing scalable actuarial infrastructure, modernizing actuarial workflows, and enabling the effective use of advanced analytics and predictive modeling across the organization.
Working in close partnership with actuarial Pricing and Reserving leadership, this role will ensure actuarial processes are efficient, well-controlled, and production-ready. The AVP will drive the design and implementation of repeatable analytical frameworks, automated workflows, and production environments that support actuarial decision-making at scale.
This leader will play a key role in shaping the long-term direction of actuarial operations by building the capabilities, platforms, and processes needed to support a growing insurance organization. Through modernization of actuarial infrastructure and the deployment of advanced analytics capabilities, this role will enable actuarial teams to operate more efficiently while strengthening how analytics informs business strategy and outcomes.
Work Arrangement
Employees who live within 30 miles of the TMG home office are expected to follow a hybrid or in-office schedule. The initial training period may require additional in‑office days.
Accountabilities Actuarial Platform, Infrastructure and Modernization:
Lead the development and governance of the actuarial analytics platform that supports pricing, reserving, and enterprise actuarial analytics.
Define and evolve the long‑term architecture of the actuarial analytics environment to support scalable modeling, automation, and advanced analytical capabilities across the enterprise actuarial function.
Manage actuarial technology platforms and modeling environments, including Python, R, actuarial software, and related analytics tools.
Collaborate with Data Governance teams to align actuarial processes with enterprise data standards and architecture.
Establish governance, documentation, and control standards for actuarial models and analytical production workflows.
Own the production and delivery of management reporting across the enterprise.
Actuarial Process Automation & Operational Excellence:
Build and maintain scalable actuarial tools, models, and automation frameworks with appropriate documentation and controls.
Design repeatable analytical workflows that improve the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of actuarial processes.
Establish operational standards and best practices that support consistent actuarial analysis and model execution.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within the actuarial function.
Analytics Enablement & Model Deployment:
Develop and deploy underwriting, claim, and other functional predictive models and analytical tools into actuarial workflows.
Ensure analytical models are implemented in scalable, controlled production environments.
Partner with pricing, reserving, and analytics teams to operationalize advanced analytical capabilities.
Leadership & Actuarial Capability Development:
Attract, recruit, lead, retain, and develop a team of actuarial analysts and analytics engineers focused on process automation and actuarial tooling.
Build actuarial operational capabilities that enable actuarial teams to deliver greater analytical insight and support data‑driven business decisions.
Establish priorities and execution plans that align actuarial operational capabilities with organizational needs.
Promote strong collaboration across actuarial, data, and technology teams.
Qualifications
FCAS and 10+ years of actuarial experience in property & casualty insurance
Strong technical experience with actuarial processes such as pricing analyses, reserving workflows, or portfolio monitoring
Demonstrated experience leading analytical, actuarial, or technical teams
Experience programming in Python, R, or similar analytical languages
Experience designing or implementing scalable actuarial or analytical production environments
Demonstrated ability to translate actuarial needs into automated, scalable analytical workflows
Experience working with large datasets, data warehouses, or modern analytical data platforms
Experience developing, maintaining, and deploying predictive models or analytics tools into production environments
Experience working with actuarial software platforms and analytical modeling environments
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Pay Range Anticipated Hiring Range
$180,000 - $240,000 annual base salary depending on experience, qualifications, and geographic location
Benefits
Competitive base salary plus incentive plans for eligible team members
401(k) retirement plan that includes a company match of up to 6% of your eligible salary
Free basic life and AD&D, long‑term disability and short‑term disability insurance
Medical, dental and vision plans to meet your unique healthcare needs
Wellness incentives
Generous time off program that includes personal, holiday and volunteer paid time off
Flexible work schedules and hybrid/remote options for eligible positions
Educational assistance
Equal Opportunity Employer The Mutual Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact
Talent@themutualgroup.com .
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Your Rights Under USERRA
Employment Verification The Mutual Group participates in the E‑Verify program and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You are protected from employment discrimination based on your citizenship status and national origin.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
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