AVP Actuary, Annuity Pricing

Pacific Life

AVP Actuary leading annuity pricing and product development for Pacific Life’s retirement solutions. Guiding product strategy, governance, filings, profitability, and risk management.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeNewport Beach • California, New York, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $230,000 - $255,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive actuarial expertise with a focus on annuity products, pricing methodologies, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to lead teams, drive product strategy, and innovate using advanced analytics.

Highest-signal resume keywords

FSA DesignationAnnuity Product KnowledgePricing MethodologiesStatutory And GAAP ReportingPeople Leadership

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Hard Skills

Actuarial ExperienceProduct StrategyRisk AssessmentGovernanceRegulatory FilingMarket AnalysisProfitability AnalysisSensitivity TestingAI And Advanced AnalyticsProduct Launch

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInfluencing SkillsStrategic MindsetChange ManagementAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Risk Management ToolsPricing Frameworks

Certifications & Qualifications

FSA Designation

Industry Keywords

Annuity BusinessMarket OpportunitiesProduct DevelopmentPricing MetricsCapital Markets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Co-lead pricing and product strategy initiatives for the annuity business
Evaluate market opportunities, identify risks, and assess profitability of new and existing annuity offerings
Lead products from concept through launch
Lead and develop a team of pricing actuaries
Engage in development of new products and enhancement of existing products
Evaluate and enhance the annuity pricing framework across multiple accounting regimes and pricing metrics
Design adaptable products for changing competitive, regulatory, and economic environments
Secure product approvals through pricing and risk committees
Lead product filing efforts with the Compliance team
Create transparency around pricing results, methodologies, assumptions, and sensitivity testing
Collaborate with Risk Management and Finance on risk management tools and pricing
Champion innovation and modernization using AI and advanced analytics to improve pricing, productivity, and speed to market

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of actuarial experience
FSA designation, including 3 years of actuarial experience post FSA designation
Deep knowledge of annuity products, product features, pricing methodologies, and market dynamics
Experience leading products through pricing, risk assessment, governance, regulatory filing, implementation, and launch
Expertise in Statutory, GAAP, and economic reporting frameworks
Knowledge of capital markets and profitability, risk, and value creation analysis
Proven people leadership experience coaching, developing, and mentoring actuarial talent
Strong technical and analytical capabilities
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Strategic mindset and ability to drive change and execute priorities
Ability to balance multiple initiatives and adapt to changing market and organizational conditions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive relocation assistance
Medical, Dental, Vision
Wellbeing Reimbursement Account for employees or eligible dependents
Paid Time Off
Holiday Schedules
Financial Planning Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance Program
Competitive 401k savings plan with company match
Additional 401k contribution regardless of participation
Diversity and inclusion support
Accommodation support for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans