Director & Actuary, Enterprise Finance & Actuarial Projects

Pacific Life; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 204,000 - 249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Pacific Life seeks a Director & Actuary to lead enterprise actuarial initiatives, partnering with senior leaders across Modeling, ALM, Valuation, Governance, and Reporting. This on-site 4 days/week role includes relocation assistance for candidates near Newport Beach, Omaha, or Charlotte.

The candidate will own scope and outcomes, drive priority initiatives, and manage a team while delivering strategic insights to guide high-stakes decisions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in life insurance or reinsurance.
• Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) or equivalent qualification.
• Deep knowledge of actuarial reporting frameworks.
• Experience as product owner, delivery lead, or technical lead on project work.
• Ability to simplify complex topics for senior leaders and non-actuaries.
• Strong planning, prioritization and delivery in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience collaborating with external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as product owner and lead for enterprise actuarial initiatives across the project lifecycle.
• Lead VM-22 implementation with enterprise stakeholders.
• Oversee complex actuarial transformations, governance frameworks, and large-scale cross-functional programs.
• Provide hands-on technical and strategic leadership to unblock progress.
• Lead a team of 3+ individuals balancing project work and growth.

Skills

VM-22 expertise

Actuarial modeling

Project management

Communication

Insurance regulations

Education

FSA or equivalent

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.

We're actively seeking a talented Director & Actuary to join the Enterprise Finance & Actuarial Projects 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.

As Director & Actuary you'll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by serving as both a people leader and a product owner for complex, enterprise-wide actuarial initiatives that cut across products, functions, and reporting frameworks. This role sits in a highly visible team within Enterprise Finance & Actuarial, designed to provide focused ownership, decision-making, and execution for priority initiatives. You will partner closely with senior leaders across the enterprise including Modeling, ALM, Valuation, Governance, and Reporting to align stakeholders and drive outcomes.

How you'll help move us forward:

• Serve as product owner and lead for enterprise actuarial initiatives, owning scope, priorities, and outcomes across the project lifecycle.
• Lead VM-22 implementation efforts in partnership with key stakeholders across the enterprise.
• Lead complex initiatives such as actuarial reporting transformations, governance frameworks development, implementations of technical actuarial elements, and actuarial workstreams with large-scale cross functional change programs.
• Provide hands-on technical and strategic leadership where short-to-medium-term actuarial subject matter expertise is required to unblock progress and ensure delivery.
• Lead a team of 3+ individuals balancing project work with individual growth and exam progress.

The experience you bring:

• 8+ years of relevant experience in the life insurance or reinsurance industry
• Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) or equivalent professional qualification
• Deep working knowledge of actuarial reporting frameworks
• Experience operating as a product owner, delivery lead, or technical lead roles on projects-based work.
• Strong ability to synthesize complex technical topics into clear, decision-oriented messaging for senior leaders and non-actuarial stakeholders
• Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and deliver results in a fast-paced, ambiguous, matrixed environment.
• Experience working with external stakeholders to drive results

What makes you stand out:

• VM-22 expertise
• Experience with actuarial modeling paired with a strong technical skillset
• Strong project management and communication skills
• Knowledge and awareness of insurance regulations and recent developments

Salary Ranges per Location:

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

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.

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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.