Chief Actuary, Director of Actuarial Models - Stratford Solutions : Job Details

Job Title : Chief Actuary, Director of Actuarial Models

Location : New York, NY

Work Schedule : Normal business hours Monday-Friday 37.5 hours / week

Job Type : Full-Time

Salary : $180,000 - $200,000 Yearly

Duties and Responsibilities :

The Director of Actuarial Models will be responsible for creating, staffing, and leading a new team within the NYSIF Actuarial Department.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Developing solutions to strategic business challenges through advanced modeling, including machine learning and AI techniques.
• Overseeing the review and enhancement of existing actuarial models, both statistical and AI-based.
• Leading and managing the modeling team, setting priorities, goals, and development plans to meet business objectives.
• Ensuring project deliverables are achieved and communicated effectively to stakeholders.
• Ensuring models are implemented with high internal buy-in and meet quality standards.
• Expanding analytical tools, methods, and integrating new data sources and AI techniques in line with policies.
• Implementing best practices and processes for consistent, high-quality modeling work.
• Participating in internal reviews of AI models for compliance with policies.
• Performing all work in accordance with Actuarial Standards of Practice.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education / Experience

• Associate or Fellow of Casualty Actuarial Society (ACAS, FCAS)
• Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or related field
• At least ten (10) years of actuarial experience, including managing or directing actuarial teams for a minimum of two (2) years

Technical / Functional Skills

• Strong understanding of current technical and statistical methods and tools
• Experience with model building, predictive analytics, and AI
• Knowledge of emerging statistical and AI trends and technologies
• Proficiency in managing and analyzing structured and unstructured data
• Familiarity with external data sources
• Ability to interpret complex model results and communicate insights effectively
• Excellent communication, strategic, and critical thinking skills
• Self-motivated with a commitment to best practices
• Team player capable of building partnerships across organizational levels

Preferred Qualifications :

• Strong managerial, team-building, and organizational skills
• Advanced degree in mathematical, statistical, or AI-related fields
• Membership in the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA)

Fringe Benefits :

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career growth
• Supportive, team-based environment
• Generous vacation, personal, and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Full medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Retirement options
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Flexible work arrangements including telecommuting and flextime