Actuary

Rhode Island Bar Assn.; Honolulu, Northern (HI, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Profit sharing

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Pacific Guardian Life (PGL) seeks an experienced Actuary to act as a subject matter expert within the corporate actuarial team. The role focuses on data integrity, AXIS modeling, forecasting and risk management to support earnings stability and growth.

Remote or in-person work options are available depending on business needs. The candidate will collaborate with business line actuaries and other departments, provide guidance on actuarial models, and stay current with standards and best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level STEM or actuarial degree required or equivalent experience.
• Experience interpreting AXIS outputs and actuarial data is essential.
• Strong data management, forecasting and risk-management understanding.

Responsibilities

• Provide data and development support for actuarial reports and methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable data systems.
• Assist the Appointed Actuary and provide guidance to leadership on risk issues.
• Stay current with actuarial standards and evolving industry practices.
• Maintain competence through literature, events, and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data management

AXIS modeling

GAAP

ERM/ALM

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, finance, actuarial science, business or a related field

Tools

GGY Axis

AXIS models

Job description

Join Pacific Guardian Life (PGL), a trusted Hawai‘i company since 1961 and recognized as one of Hawai‘i’s Best Places to Work. Headquartered in Hawai‘i with a growing national presence, PGL is expanding its annuity business and strengthening our position as a leading provider of insurance and financial solutions across the country. At PGL, we help individuals and businesses secure their futures through life insurance, annuities, and employee benefit solutions while fostering a workplace built on collaboration, learning, and long-term career growth.

We are seeking Actuaries at Pacific Guardian Life to act as subject matter experts working closely with members of the corporate actuarial team, as well as business line actuaries and other departments. This position combines advanced and creative actuarial knowledge with sound business judgment, based on experience. The Actuary must be able to drive decisions based on actuarial analysis, forecasting and best practices to ensure stable earnings, maximize growth and achieve acceptable risk adjusted returns, all under the umbrella of a comprehensive risk management framework. This position may be performed remotely or in person at our office, depending on the needs of the business and the selected candidate.

What You’ll Do

• Assure quality data management including review, construction, maintenance and development of reports and methodologies to check for completeness and accuracy.
• Work with other departments to obtain, maintain, and improve systems to provide reliable data.
• Assist the Appointed Actuary by providing data and creating or revising systems to support data needs.
• Provide interpretive and implementation advice to the Chief Actuary/Chief Risk Officer.
• Maintain a working knowledge of actuarial standards, best practices and evolving issues. Maintain a clear understanding of how each impacts the business of PGL.
• Maintain and improve technical competence by reading professional literature pertaining to actuarial field and by attending actuarial related events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, finance, actuarial science, business or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• ASA or FSA designation preferred but not required with demonstration of relevant experience.
• Experience working in and interpreting GGY Axis output.
• Ten (10) years of professional actuarial work experience in annuities or life insurance.
• Must meet 1 of the following requirements below:
• Japanese Economic Solvency: At least 5 years of experience in full cycle implementation of solvency 2 or economic value.
• Reinsurance modeling: At least 5 years of experience in corporate modeling and reinsurance with preference for Bermuda related experience.
• Axis Modeling: At least 5 years of experience modeling annuities. Experience in building and reporting from AXIS models.
• GAAP: At least 5 years of experience in full cycle implementation of GAAP.
• ERM/ALM: At least 5 years of experience creating and managing a full enterprise risk management framework.
• Strong data management skills.Ability to react to change productively. Must be able to handle multiple tasks that have sensitive completion dates and times.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines and maintain a high degree of judgment, especially when working with information that is confidential in nature.
• Demonstrated ability to provide consultation and clarification on actuarial models and risk issues, and influences management towards courses of action that have a potentially sizeable impact on products, markets, underwriting, pricing, risk management, and profitability.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain credibility and strong rapport across the actuarial team and with key partners.

Why Join Pacific Guardian Life

• Work for a well-established and respected local company
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Contribute to a company focused on protecting Hawai‘i’s families and businesses

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and financial wellness of our team members. Our benefits include health and dental insurance, group life insurance, paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave, as well as profit sharing and a 401(k) retirement plan. We’re committed to providing a supportive work environment that values both your personal and professional growth.

Salary: $130,500-$160,000/year

Job Type: Full-time

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, finance, actuarial science, business or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• ASA or FSA designation preferred but not required with demonstration of relevant experience.
• Experience working in and interpreting GGY Axis output.
• Ten (10) years of professional actuarial work experience in annuities or life insurance.
• Must meet 1 of the following requirements below:
• Japanese Economic Solvency: At least 5 years of experience in full cycle implementation of solvency 2 or economic value.
• Reinsurance modeling: At least 5 years of experience in corporate modeling and reinsurance with preference for Bermuda related experience.
• Axis Modeling: At least 5 years of experience modeling annuities. Experience in building and reporting from AXIS models.
• GAAP: At least 5 years of experience in full cycle implementation of GAAP.
• ERM/ALM: At least 5 years of experience creating and managing a full enterprise risk management framework.
• Strong data management skills.Ability to react to change productively. Must be able to handle multiple tasks that have sensitive completion dates and times.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines and maintain a high degree of judgment, especially when working with information that is confidential in nature.
• Demonstrated ability to provide consultation and clarification on actuarial models and risk issues, and influences management towards courses of action that have a potentially sizeable impact on products, markets, underwriting, pricing, risk management, and profitability.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain credibility and strong rapport across the actuarial team and with key partners.