Senior Actuary (FSA) - Life Pricing

About the role

The Senior Actuary in Life Pricing plays a pivotal role in shaping Pacific Life's future by leading actuarial initiatives, driving pricing strategy, and maintaining pricing models. This role is hybrid, combining on-site and remote work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute end-to-end actuarial initiatives, clearly communicating results to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Drive pricing strategy through market research, assumption setting, and collaboration with ALM, investment, and reinsurance teams.
• Own and maintain pricing models, ensuring documentation and alignment with regulatory and risk management developments.
• Provide expert-level analysis and insights, including high-level summaries and real-time metrics for leadership.
• Identify and solve complex, ambiguous problems using sound judgment and first-principles thinking.
• Mentor junior staff, provide technical guidance, and foster a positive, inclusive team culture.
• Monitor industry trends and propose strategic responses, including policy changes and innovation opportunities.
• Explore and apply emerging technologies to enhance product development and competitive positioning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, or other related fields.
• FSA designation required.
• Experience with life insurance products and features.
• Experience with actuarial modeling software (Prophet, GGY Axis, MG-ALFA, etc.).
• Knowledge of relevant regulation, including Illustration Model Regulation, Actuarial Guideline 49 (AG 49), and Standard Nonforfeiture Law.
• Experience with actuarial modeling software (Prophet, GGY Axis, MG-ALFA, etc.).
• Experience with actuarial modeling software (Prophet, GGY Axis, MG-ALFA, etc.).
• Experience with actuarial modeling software (Prophet, GGY Axis, MG-ALFA, etc.).
• Experience with actuarial modeling software (Prophet, GGY Axis, MG-ALFA, etc.).

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ actuarial experience.
• Strong technical skills in actuarial modeling software and/or the ability to quickly learn new technology platforms.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to understand the big picture and mobilize initiatives in ambiguous situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Skills

• Technical skills in actuarial modeling software.
• Ability to quickly learn new technology platforms.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.
• Ability to handle ambiguity and prioritize tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Benefits

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account.
• 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.
• A competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation.

Pay

Base Salary Ranges per Location:

• Charlotte, NC: $152,370 - $186,230
• Newport Beach, CA: $167,670 - $204,930
• Omaha, NE: $144,810 - $176,990

Schedule

This role is hybrid, combining on-site and remote work.