AVP & Actuary

Assistant Vice President & ActuaryWe're looking for an Assistant Vice President & Actuary to join our Benefits & Protection Financial Reporting team. In this role, you'll lead and oversee key financial processes to obtain strategic growth and expected profitability for the Business Owner Segment. Support principles of balanced scorecard philosophy by meeting financial goals, ensuring highest quality customer service is provided, focusing on internal process improvements, and maximizing utilization of human capital. Support execution of B&P Business Owner Segment strategic imperatives. Part of Business Owner Segment Leadership team driving strategic imperatives. Act as trusted and strategic advisor to Business Owner segment. Drive financial outcomes and KPI measures of success. Influence and advocate for investments that drive value and future growth. Oversee core CFO financial responsibilities for life insurance financial projections & analysis, reserve valuation, financial reporting, internal and external communication of results and drivers, drive continuous process efficiencies and analytic improvement. Enterprise partnership and mindset. Support execution of enterprise priorities. Enterprise mindset and finance leader. Part of Enterprise FP&A Working Group. Drive execution of Finance Journey work. Support establishment of PLIC NY legal entity. Promote and implement use of AI capabilities in Finance. Enable high performing teams. Develop leaders on Life CFO team. Build bench strength. Assess team structure and optimize team. Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years!College graduate or equivalent, a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA), and a member in good standing of the American Academy of Actuaries (AAA) required; 15 years of experience in the actuarial field is preferred; actuarial insurance experience is preferred. Must have excellent organizational, analytical, problem solving, presentation, and oral and written communication skills. Ability to apply generalist skills such as strategic and long-range visionary thinking. Strong background and knowledge in financial and budgetary matters. Knowledge of life insurance products and reserve valuation is a plus. Prefer designation such as a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA).Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. 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 for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salary Range ($179,000 - $243,000 / year)Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don't accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided. Pension Eligible Yes.This role will be based in our corporate headquarters in Des Moines, IA and offers a hybrid work arrangement, with at least three in-office days during a typical work week. Work Authorization/Sponsorship At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.