Job Description:We9re 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 you9ll 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 you9ll 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 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 AreWe 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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