Actuary

Pacific Guardian Life; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Guardian Life (PGL) seeks an experienced Actuary to serve as a subject matter expert within the corporate actuarial team, collaborating with business line actuaries and other departments to drive data-driven decisions and ensure stable earnings within a comprehensive risk management framework.

This role may be performed remotely or in our Hawaii office, reflecting our national expansion and commitment to professional development, collaboration, and long-term career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, finance, actuarial science, business or a related field.
• ASA or FSA designation preferred but not required with demonstration of relevant experience.
• 10 years of professional actuarial work experience in annuities or life insurance.
• Experience with AXIS models and reporting from AXIS.

Responsibilities

• 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 and improve technical competence by reading professional literature pertaining to actuarial field and by attending actuarial related events.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Judgment under pressure

Education

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

Tools

AXIS modeling

GAAP reporting

ERM/ALM framework

Job description

Join Pacific Guardian Life (PGL), a trusted Hawaii company since 1961 and recognized as one of Hawaii’s Best Places to Work.Headquartered in Hawaii 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.
• 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 company
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Contribute to a company focused on protecting 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.