Actuary & Director, Life Insurance Pricing

Pacific Life Insurance Company$185K — $226K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • FSA with 10+ years of experience in actuarial pricing and product development
  • Direct experience in developing life insurance products
  • Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Finance, Mathematics, or Computer Science
  • Strong management, team-building, and communication skills
  • Proficient in project management and business partnering
  • Proven leadership with a strong sense of urgency
  • Familiarity with Excel and actuarial modeling programs like Prophet, R, MG-ALFA, GGY-AXIS

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the pricing team by overseeing product pricing activities
  • Support product implementation and execute project plans with high-quality deliverables
  • Stay current with regulatory changes and pricing/risk management developments
  • Ensure product development adheres to pricing guidelines and regulatory requirements
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to balance competitiveness and profitability of products
  • Provide development advice and support to a team of actuaries and analysts

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedules
  • Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
  • Competitive 401k savings plan with company match
  • Flexible benefits tailored to physical, financial, emotional, and social wellbeing
Full Job Description
Job Description:

We9re 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.

As an Actuary & Director - Life Pricing you9ll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by playing a key role in Pacific Life9s growth and long-term success by leading product development initiatives for our life insurance business. You will work closely and collaboratively with numerous areas including Pricing and Product Development, Risk Management, Modeling and Sales within the Consumer Market Division and across the enterprise.

You will fill a new role that sits on a team of 20 people in the Consumers Market division. Your colleagues will include actuaries and analyst which have a wide range of expertise. The Life Pricing team works in a fast paced and evolving marketspace, and we value professional judgement, nimble learning, and leadership skills.

How you9ll 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.
  • Bachelor9s 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. We9re 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. What9s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife.

Base Pay Range:

The base pay range noted represents the company9s 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 we9re 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, we9ve 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.

What9s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife

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There has never been a more opportune time to join the dynamic team at Pacific Life Insurance Company—a leader in the insurance industry known for its commitment to innovation, leadership, and professional growth.

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Join Pacific Life Insurance Company’s esteemed team to assist in pioneering efforts that drive the insurance industry forward. At the intersection of technology, industry expertise, and digital innovation, Pacific Life Insurance Company stands as a beacon of transformative solutions and services. Lead in a unique position in the marketplace, leveraging deep industry knowledge and a commitment to digital innovation to enhance client experiences and outcomes. Engage with a diverse global team of business and technology advisors, helping clients navigate through their challenges with cutting-edge solutions. Collaborate with dedicated professionals who are at the forefront of integrating technology and insurance services to deliver exceptional results.

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