Actuary & Director, Life Insurance Pricing

Pacific Life; United States; Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Wellbeing Reimbursement Account

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Pacific Life is seeking an Actuary & Director to join our Life Insurance Pricing team in a hybrid role. You will lead pricing activities, oversee product pricing, and ensure regulatory compliance while driving profitability and policyholder value.

The ideal candidate is an FSA with 10+ years of actuarial pricing experience and strong leadership, communication, and project management skills. Location options include CA, NE, or NC with relocation support available.

Qualifications

• FSA with 10+ years of actuarial pricing and product development experience.
• Direct experience developing life insurance products.
• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong management, team-building, and communication skills.
• Excellent project management and business partnering abilities.
• Proven leadership with a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to understand the big picture and mobilize initiatives in ambiguous situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a pricing team; oversee product pricing activities for the pricing team and perform analysis or duties that requires pricing expertise.
• Lead product pricing, support product implementation, execute project plan with on time high quality deliveries.
• Stay current with all regulatory changes and other new pricing or risk management developments that could impact our product lines.
• Ensure product development follows product pricing guidelines, meets all regulatory requirements, and meets all internal profit/risk governance standards; secure all required product approvals.
• Collaborate with all stakeholders, including marketing/sales, investment management, valuation, risk management, legal, and operations, to balance the competitiveness, profitability, and risk for the products being priced to deliver leading edge life insurance products.
• Work with a team of support staff to grow talent and provide development advice and support.

Skills

Strong management

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Team building

Business partnering

Education

FSA designation

Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Prophet

R

MG-ALFA

GGY-AXIS

VBA

Job description

Job Description

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own.

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the best. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own. We’re actively seeking a talented Actuary & Director to join our Life Insurance Pricing team. This role is on-site 4 days per week and work from home 1 day per week in Newport Beach, CA, Omaha, NE, or Charlotte, NC. If you are not currently located near one of our offices, we offer comprehensive relocation assistance. This role is hybrid. We believe in empowering our employees to get work done both in and out of the office.

How You’ll Help Move Us Forward

• Lead and develop a pricing team; oversee product pricing activities for the pricing team and perform analysis or duties that requires pricing expertise.
• Lead product pricing, support product implementation, execute project plan with on time high quality deliveries.
• Stay current with all regulatory changes and other new pricing or risk management developments that could impact our product lines.
• Ensure product development follows product pricing guidelines, meets all regulatory requirements, and meets all internal profit/risk governance standards; secure all required product approvals.
• Collaborate with all stakeholders, including marketing/sales, investment management, valuation, risk management, legal, and operations, to balance the competitiveness, profitability, and risk for the products being priced to deliver leading edge life insurance products.
• Work with a team of support staff to grow talent and provide development advice and support.

The Experience You Bring

• FSA with 10+ years of related experience in actuarial pricing and product development.
• Direct experience developing life insurance products.
• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong management, team-building, and communication skills.
• Excellent project management and business partnering abilities.
• Proven leadership with a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to understand the big picture and mobilize initiatives in ambiguous situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

What Makes You Stand Out

• FSA with 10+ years of actuarial experience.
• Prior experience developing life insurance products.
• Thought leader with a mindset focused on continuous improvement, sustainability, and scalability.
• Ability to multitask with shifting priorities under tight deadlines.
• Self-starter with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• VBA coding experience and proficiency in related programming languages.
• Experience with actuarial modeling and statistical analysis programs, particularly Prophet and R, MG-ALFA, GGY-AXIS
• If you have experience in the development of life insurance products and are a self-starter with a strong technical background and experience leading a team, you would make a great fit for this role.
• Candidates who meet most but not all requirements are encouraged to apply.

Salary Ranges per Location

• Newport Beach, CA: $203,760 - $249,040
• Omaha, NE: $175,950 - $215,050
• Charlotte, NC: $185,220 - $226,380

You Can Be Who You Are.

People come first here. We’re committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. Learn more about how we create a welcoming work environment through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at www.pacificlife.com. What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife.

Base Pay Range

The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

$203,760.00 - $249,040.00

Your Benefits Start Day 1

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

You Can Be Who You Are

We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential. What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife

EEO Statement

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.