Senior Actuary – Life Pricing
Pacific Life
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Newport Beach • California • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $167,670 - $204,930 per year
Job Level
About the role
- 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
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, and to manage long-term projects.
- 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
Benefits
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
actuarial modelingdata analysispricing strategymarket researchassumption settingrisk managementproblem-solvingdecision-makingemerging technologiesproduct development
Soft Skills
communicationmentoringteam collaborationorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsanalytical skillsdetail-orientedindependent workjudgmentfirst-principles thinking
Certifications
FSA designation