Assistant Vice President, Application Development

Job title: Assistant Vice President, Application Development in Radnor, PA at Lincoln Financial Group
Company: Lincoln Financial Group
Job description: Alternate Locations: Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania)Work Arrangement:Hybrid Preferred : Preferred employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln officeRelocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity.Requisition #: 74598The Role at a GlanceWe are seeking an experienced Assistant Vice President, Application Development to lead the design, development, deployment of cloud native and hybrid applications on AWS, with a focus on actuarial systems and data. The idea candidate will bridge technical leadership with an understanding of actuarial processes, enabling high-impact digital transformation within the actuarial and risk domains.What you'll be doingTechnical

• Responsible for collaborating with Actuarial Teams, IT and Enterprise Architecture to set the platform strategy direction on the design & development of applications systems while demonstrating an understanding of the broad implications & financial impacts of proposed solutions on operational & infrastructure support.
• Lead the end-to-end design and delivery of cloud -native applications on AWS tailored to actuarial and financial modeling needs.
• Provides subject matter expertise to team members and internal/external stakeholders on complex assignments/projects.
• Demonstrated strong relationship management skills with internal clients (e.g. senior management, peers and colleagues); proven ability to develop creative and collaborative approaches; can influence outcomes without directing or commanding.
• Demonstrated strong project management leadership skills including, critical ability to coordinate and balance multiple projects in a time-sensitive environment, under pressure, and meeting deadlines.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends and proactively integrate innovations into current and future solution designs
• Manage a technology team that supports all technical deliveries specific to Actuarial/Valuation work

Business/Actuarial Relationship

• Develop a holistic understanding of actuarial processes and strategic goals – ensuring IT solutions align with long-term business objectives.
• Facilitate cross-team collaboration within IT – preventing silos, ensuring awareness across IT teams, and promoting efficient coordination.
• Act as a trusted advisor – proactively identifying and recommending technological opportunities to improve actuarial operations.
• Ensure consistent communication within IT management – reducing misalignment, last-minute surprises, and execution delays.
• Lead strategic discussions between IT and actuarial – crafting a shared vision for the future, fostering long-term collaboration, and improving IT’s ability to partner effectively.

What we’re looking forMust-have (required):

• 8+ years of IT experience, including 5+ years of demonstrated experience with financial systems.
• Understanding of Actuarial data, reporting and modeling systems – Moody’s AXIS, GlaaS etc.
• Proven experience managing, designing and implementing cloud architectures on AWS.
• Deep understanding of AWS Services such as EC2, Redshift, Lambda, CDS, SQS and other AWS Services. Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like AWS CDK and CloudFormation.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, security scanning and tools (CI/CI pipelines, Git, Gitlab etc.,)
• Experience with Cloud and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Background in enterprise-level application development or migration to AWS.
• Experience with modern data platforms (Dataiku, Redshift, PostgreSQL) and visualization/Reporting tools (Tableau, Power BI, Quick Sight)
• Experience with Appian and Blue Prism Tools.

Nice-to-have (preferred):

• FSA or ASA Designation with actuarial experience.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional or Associate level).

Application DeadlineApplications for this position will be accepted through June 25, 2025, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.What’s it like to work here?At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.What’s in it for you:Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributesLeadership development and virtual training opportunitiesPTO/parental leaveFree financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance programTuition assistance programWork arrangements that work for youEffective productivity/technology tools and trainingThe pay range for this position is $125,800 - $229,100 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. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln’s total rewards package for employees. 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. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln’s standard benefits package.About The CompanyLincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services.With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach.Lincoln Financial Distributors, a broker-dealer, is the wholesale distribution organization of Lincoln Financial. Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Corporation and its affiliates including The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN, and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. Lincoln Financial affiliates, their distributors, and their respective employees, representatives and/or insurance agents do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice.Lincoln is committed to creating a environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted through our web site or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Lincoln Financial are considered property of Lincoln Financial and are not subject to payment of agency fees.Lincoln Financial is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, Veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. 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Location: Radnor, PA
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