
Senior Actuary, ALM Strategy & Optimization
Pacific Life
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Newport Beach • California • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $167,670 - $204,930 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Execute advanced ALM projections and analytics to assess risk positioning, asset‑liability interactions, capital efficiency, and balance‑sheet strategies across economic, GAAP, statutory (VM‑22), and Bermuda EBS frameworks
- Lead the development and refinement of asset‑optimization capabilities supporting VM‑22 reserves and Bermuda EBS capital requirements, including defining optimization objectives, constraints, and integration into ALM decision tools
- Partner with Investment Strategy, Capital Management, Product Design, and Investment Solutions teams to evaluate strategic balance‑sheet actions, product designs, and reinsurance or capital solutions that improve competitiveness and resilience
- Contribute to the evolution of enterprise ALM strategic playbooks by analyzing market‑risk exposures, evaluating asset allocation considerations, and supporting liquidity risk frameworks
- Clearly communicate ALM insights, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations to senior leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders
- Enhance modeling, reporting, and analytical capabilities through strong Python‑based development, automation, and reproducibility improvements within ALM workflows
- Support assumption governance for market, credit, and investment‑related assumptions impacting ALM decisions.
Requirements
- FSA designation required
- 5–10+ years of actuarial experience in ALM, risk management, actuarial modeling, investment‑related analysis, or related areas in the life insurance industry
- Strong understanding of ALM concepts, interest‑rate and market‑risk measurement, economic valuation, GAAP and statutory frameworks, VM‑22, and preferably Bermuda EBS
- Demonstrated ability to independently execute complex analyses and translate results into clear strategic insights
- Advanced programming skills in Python, including building analytical tools and enhancing modeling platforms
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts to varied audiences.
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
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
ALM projectionsrisk assessmentasset optimizationPython programminganalytical toolsmodelingautomationreproducibilityeconomic valuationinvestment-related analysis
Soft Skills
communicationstrategic insightsindependent executioncollaborationanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementleadershippresentation skillscross-functional teamwork
Certifications
FSA designation