AVP Actuary: Annuity Pricing & Product Strategy

Pacific Life; Newport Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave

401k with company match

Job summary

Pacific Life Insurance Company in Newport Beach, CA, Omaha, NE or Charlotte, NC seeks an AVP Actuary, Annuity Pricing to co-lead pricing and product strategy for the annuity portfolio. The role integrates pricing, filing, and launch activities within a dynamic product development team.

The position requires 10+ years of actuarial experience, FSA with post-designation experience, and strong leadership. Hybrid work model with relocation assistance offered where needed, and potential remote

Qualifications

• 10+ years of actuarial experience
• FSA designation including 3 years post-designation experience
• Deep knowledge of annuity products, pricing methodologies and market dynamics
• Experience leading products through full lifecycle: pricing, risk, governance, filing and launch
• Strong financial acumen across Statutory, GAAP and economic reporting
• Proven leadership of actuarial teams and mentoring talent
• Excellent communication to engage across Product, Risk Management, Finance and Investments
• Strategic mindset with ability to drive long-term vision and change
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-priority environment

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of pricing actuaries.
• Engage in new product development and enhancements to current offerings.
• Evaluate and enhance the pricing framework across multiple accounting regimes.
• Design adaptable products for changing regulatory and competitive environments.
• Secure product approvals through pricing and risk committees.
• Lead product filing efforts with Compliance.
• Create transparency of pricing methodologies and assumptions.
• Collaborate with Risk Management and Finance to apply risk tools.

Skills

Actuarial experience

FSA designation

Annuity pricing knowledge

Lifecycle development

GAAP & Statutory reporting

Leadership/people management

Analytical thinking

Communication & influence

Strategic mindset

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Job description

Pacific Life Insurance Company in Newport Beach, CA, Omaha, NE or Charlotte, NC seeks an AVP Actuary, Annuity Pricing to co-lead pricing and product strategy for the annuity portfolio. The role integrates pricing, filing, and launch activities within a dynamic product development team.

The position requires 10+ years of actuarial experience, FSA with post-designation experience, and strong leadership. Hybrid work model with relocation assistance offered where needed, and potential remote