[Remote] Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions Actuarial (FCAS) at Protective Life

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

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Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • FCAS designation required
  • Minimum of 10 years of actuarial experience, with significant exposure to M&A, reinsurance, pricing, reserving, or strategic valuation
  • 15 years of actuarial experience combined with ACAS (or equivalent) in lieu of FCAS designation
  • Proven leadership in managing actuarial teams and influencing enterprise strategy
  • Strong technical expertise in Excel, modeling, valuation, and financial analysis
  • Executive presence with ability to communicate complex topics to senior leadership and non-technical audiences
  • Experience with imperfect data and navigating ambiguity in unpredictable and high-stakes environments
  • Willingness to travel for due diligence and leadership meetings
  • Analytical, inquisitive, hardworking, dedicated and focused on the big picture as well as the details
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Willingness to relocate to Birmingham, AL a plus

Responsibilities

  • Lead actuarial valuation of acquisition targets across Statutory, GAAP, Tax, and Capital frameworks (e.g., RBC, BCAR, ICS/ESR, Bermuda EBS)
  • Oversee and enhance M&A modeling tools and processes to support scalable, repeatable transaction analysis
  • Present valuation findings and strategic recommendations to senior executives and the Board
  • Direct actuarial due diligence efforts, including engagement with target company leadership and coordination across internal stakeholders
  • Collaborate with Corporate Development, Finance, Risk, Tax, ALM, and Product teams to ensure comprehensive transaction evaluation
  • Evaluate new lines of business and market expansion opportunities
  • Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering innovation and continuous improvement
  • Support enterprise risk management initiatives and provide oversight for P&C actuarial risk

Skills

Protective Life

Provides financial planning and life insurance services

About Protective Life

Protective Life provides financial planning and life insurance services aimed at individuals and businesses. The company offers a variety of products, including life insurance policies and retirement planning guides, to help clients secure their financial future. Their services are designed to assist financial advisors, insurance agents, and individual clients in protecting assets and planning for retirement. Protective Life operates through both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) models, partnering with financial professionals while also reaching out directly to clients via their online platform. What sets Protective Life apart from competitors is their focus on excellent customer service and the provision of educational resources, which empower clients and advisors to make informed decisions. The company's goal is to help clients achieve financial security through comprehensive solutions and support.

Birmingham, AlabamaHeadquarters
1842Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Support
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Employee Assistance Program

Risks

Increased competition from digital-first insurance startups could erode market share.
Interest rate fluctuations pose a risk to Protective's investment income.
Direct-to-consumer insurance models may impact Protective's B2B distribution strategy.

Differentiation

Protective.com emphasizes excellent customer service and educational resources for informed decision-making.
The company offers support and training for financial advisors and insurance agents.
Protective.com operates on both B2B and B2C models, reaching diverse client bases.

Upsides

Increased demand for digital insurance solutions drives innovation in the life insurance sector.
The rise of fee-based advisory services reshapes the financial planning landscape.
Big data analytics allows better risk assessment and personalized insurance products.

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