Director – Actuary, VA – RILA Valuation and Projection

Pacific Life

Director & Actuary overseeing valuation processes and team development at Pacific Life. Engaging stakeholders and implementing improvements in a collaborative environment in a key leadership role.

Posted 5/17/2026full-timeNewport Beach • California, New York, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $203,760 - $249,040 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a staff of actuaries and business analyst professionals by providing insights, guidance, and oversight through setting and communicating clear objectives and expectations, providing stretch assignments based on employees' skills & levels, and providing knowledge transfer, coaching and support
Direct and oversee the completion of periodic statutory valuation and asset adequacy analysis processes
Lead development of analysis to explain financial results
Ensure appropriate valuation controls
Engage key stakeholders at appropriate level of involvement to drive decision-making in a timely manner
Implement process improvements, automation, and efficiencies
Foster collaboration, manage expectations and workloads, and communicate project updates, milestones, and risks
Communicate effectively with various stakeholders, from interns to senior management, in language appropriate for the audience

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or a related field
FSA designation
8+ years of actuarial experience, with at least 3 years post-FSA designation
Experience mentoring and developing team members

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

statutory valuationasset adequacy analysisfinancial analysisvaluation controlsprocess improvementsautomationefficiencies

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingcommunicationcollaborationstakeholder engagementexpectation managementworkload management

Certifications

FSA designation