Pacific Life

Director & Actuary - ALM Analytics

Newport Beach CA-700 Full time

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 our Enterprise ALM team in Newport Beach, CA; Omaha, NE; or Charlotte, NC. This role follows a hybrid schedule of four days in the office (on-site). If you are not currently located near one of our offices, we offer comprehensive relocation assistance.

As a Director & Actuary, you’ll play a key role in Pacific Life’s growth and long-term success. You will lead and contribute to high visibility initiatives to analyze enterprise interest rate risk metrics and develop effective risk mitigation solutions across both assets and liabilities. The team operates in a highly collaborative environment, working together to manage asset liability risks across all Pacific Life products, including fixed annuities, payout annuities, life insurance, pension risk transfer, and spread lending products. You will partner closely with key stakeholders across the organization to deliver efficient, timely, and insightful ALM reporting.

How you will make an impact:

  • Lead and oversee enterprise asset reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment across all enterprise divisions and products

  • Deliver cash forecasts and funding level reports to ensure investment activity appropriately support liabilities

  • Partner with Investment Strategy, Finance, In-Force Management, Investment Operations, Accounting, Capital Management and Treasury on enterprise ALM reporting

  • Enhance analytical accuracy by standardizing data sources and strengthening data governance

  • Lead the development of data infrastructure and dashboard to enable comprehensive analysis and efficiently support asset-related requests

  • Contribute to ALM risk metric reporting and strategies design; apply dynamic problem-solving to mitigate interest rate risk and optimize portfolio yield to enhance competitiveness

  • Assist in developing enterprise investment strategies based on existing portfolio compositions and business needs

  • Lead, mentor and develop a team of actuarial and financial professionals to drive strong contributes to the ALM Analytics team, department, and enterprise objectives

The experience you will bring:

  • FSA designation required

  • 8+ years of actuarial experience in ALM, risk management, actuarial valuation, or related areas in the life insurance industry

  • Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, finance, mathematics, or related field or equivalent professional experience

  • Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills with intellectual curiosity and strong attention to detail

  • Highly organized with effective time management and prioritization skills

  • Ability to work independently while effectively leading and managing a team

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly represent ALM asset reporting to stakeholders

  • Experience with VBA, SQL, Python, Tableau


What will make you stand out:

  • Prior experience with ALM frameworks and investment concepts

  • Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse functional areas

  • Experience managing and developing a diverse team while executing upon a shared vision

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.