Lincoln Financial | Lead Actuary, Retirement Plan Services

The role at a glance

• An exciting opportunity to take a lead role on the RPS Pricing and Risk team responsible for product strategy, pricing, and actuarial risk management.
• This position is built for someone who can work independently, communicate credibly with senior leaders, and turn complex analysis into recommendations that move the business forward.
• Applications for this position will be accepted through November 25th, 2026 subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.
• The pay range for this position is $120,375 - $192,600 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law.
• In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual.
• You will serve as the lead analyst on strategic projects that support the business — building the analysis, developing the recommendation, and helping senior decision makers land on a path forward.
• You will also deliver the key reporting that informs how leadership manages product, pricing, and risk governance, including support for our stable value rate setting process.
• Communicating and influencing: Building the supporting analysis and presenting findings and recommendations to leaders across RPS Finance, Product, Investments, and Risk.
• Analyzing: Evaluating market dynamics, competitive positioning, profitability, and risk exposures to deliver actionable recommendations grounded in data.
• Leadership development and virtual training opportunities.
• Work arrangements that work for you.
• Supporting strategic projects: Leading assigned workstreams on strategic initiatives from direction through implementation — developing the approach, managing timelines, coordinating with cross-functional partners, and carrying the work through to a recommendation with limited day-to-day oversight
• Innovating and automating: Identifying and implementing process improvements, automation, and enhanced data visualization that raise quality and efficiency across the team
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Requirements

• 6+ years of increasing experience in pricing, product, reporting, or risk management within financial services that aligns with the specific responsibilities of this position.
• Demonstrated ability to carry a project from start to finish, including scoping, execution, and implementation across multiple stakeholders.
• Executive presence — the ability to communicate clearly and credibly with senior leaders and influence outcomes through well-supported recommendations.
• Strong technical skills and understanding of actuarial, mathematical, and financial concepts.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel and at least one programming or analytics tool (e.g., VBA, Python, SQL, Dataiku, Power BI).
• Demonstrated critical thinking and the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and draw valid conclusions.
• 4 Year/Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative field (e.g., actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, finance, economics, data science, computer science, or engineering).
• Retirement industry, stable value, or general insurance knowledge.
• Experience in actuarial, pricing, or related financial roles.
• Exposure to statistical and/or actuarial modeling.
• Track record of identifying, recommending, and implementing process improvements.
• Effective productivity/technology tools and training.

Lincoln Financial

Lincoln Financial is an employer hiring in India (sector: BFSI / Investments / Insurance). In its own words: "Lincoln Financial Group provides resources and solutions that help empower Americans to take charge of their financial lives with confidence and optimism."

Its finance, accounts, audit and tax openings in India are mostly in Radnor, Charlotte, Omaha and Hartford.

• Industry: BFSI / Investments / Insurance