Actuary Director, Risk Governance & ORSA Lead

Pacific Life; Newport Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 204,000 - 249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Wellbeing reimbursement

Paid time off

Parental leave

401k match

Job summary

Pacific Life is seeking an Actuary & Director in Newport Beach, CA to lead risk governance and reporting. The role sits on-site 4 days a week with 1 day remote, working within the Risk Management team to advance the enterprise risk framework.

You will partner with senior leaders to challenge risk results, improve reporting to stakeholders, and drive alignment across accounting and regulatory frameworks in a dynamic life-insurance environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years in life insurance or reinsurance risk roles.
• Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) or equivalent qualification.
• Strong ability to challenge colleagues, including senior management, and communicate complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead organized risk reporting processes, including ORSA coordination.
• Produce materials informing internal and external stakeholders on risk profile and framework.
• Collaborate with 1st/2nd line teams to document and integrate risk management across the organization.
• Review and challenge aggregate financial risk results.

Skills

Strategic risk management

Leadership & communication

Enterprise risk reporting

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

FSA or equivalent

10+ years life insurance/reinsurance experience

Job description

Pacific Life is seeking an Actuary & Director in Newport Beach, CA to lead risk governance and reporting. The role sits on-site 4 days a week with 1 day remote, working within the Risk Management team to advance the enterprise risk framework.

You will partner with senior leaders to challenge risk results, improve reporting to stakeholders, and drive alignment across accounting and regulatory frameworks in a dynamic life-insurance environment.