Associate Vice President & Pricing Officer

The Company is seeking a Pricing Officer to lead its Product Pricing Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for the actuarial design, pricing, profitability, and risk analysis of life insurance products, ensuring that all initiatives meet the company's profitability objectives, business priorities, and regulatory requirements. This role involves leading a team of pricing actuaries, safeguarding the integrity of pricing, and partnering with product development and other functions on product decisions and execution. The Pricing Officer will also be accountable for pricing governance, product economics, and the development of a strong actuarial talent pipeline. Applicants must be a member of the Institute of Actuaries of Japan or equivalent, with a focus on business acumen in a product pricing role. Excellent analytical, technical actuarial, and communication skills are essential, as is a strong knowledge of the Japan market and regulatory regime for insurance business. The role requires the ability to lead large teams, manage relationships across multiple stakeholders, and a desire to invest in the development of the next generation of actuaries. Responsibilities include pricing oversight, product risk evaluation, financial analysis, product implementation, and initiative management, as well as leadership in recruiting, coaching, and developing actuarial professionals.