Job Description:
We’re actively seeking a talented Senior Actuary (FSA) to join our Product and Pricing Risk team within Workforce Benefits in Newport Beach, CA or Omaha, NE. 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 benefits.
You will fill a newly created role that is highly collaborative and impactful across Pricing, Underwriting, and adjacent partners. This position blends day-to-day execution with strategic influence, translating risk insights into pricing actions, strengthening governance, and helping shape how risk, assumptions, and operational feedback inform product decisions across the organization. You will be responsible for ensuring our business build balances our growth goals, consumer value, profitability, and risk.
How you’ll help move us forward:
Partner with Underwriting and Pricing leaders to translate risk insights, feedback, and emerging themes into actionable pricing decisions
Serve as a central connector across Product, Pricing, Underwriting, and other stakeholders—bringing structure, visibility, and momentum to cross-functional initiatives
Lead and support assumption governance efforts, ensuring pricing assumptions are well-documented, aligned, and decision-ready
Drive alignment on shared assumptions, pricing methodologies and support related change management
Identify, assess, and help resolve operational and process risks impacting pricing and quoting workflows
Communicate complex actuarial and risk topics clearly to a wide range of audiences and influence outcomes through strong judgment and collaboration
Support the build and enhancement of modern pricing tools and modeling capabilities
The experience you bring:
Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) with 6+ years of actuarial experience
Technical familiarity with software: Snowflake, Excel/VBA, Python, Tableau
Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to prioritize and deliver in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
Proven ability to collaborate effectively across functions in support of business objectives
What makes you stand out:
Proven track-record fostering a strong, trusted partnership across actuarial and key stakeholders
Experience with group insurance, specifically pricing and underwriting principles
Demonstrated ownership leading cross-functional initiatives that span multiple domains, honing both technical knowledge and strategic influence.
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.
$167,670.00 - $204,930.00Your 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
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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.