Pacific Life
Director & Actuary – Life Pricing
Pacific Life is seeking a talented Director & Actuary to join our Life Insurance Pricing team in Newport Beach, CA or Omaha, NE. This role follows a hybrid schedule of four days in the office. Candidates open to relocating to either location are encouraged to apply.
About Pacific Life Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own.
How You’ll Help Move Us Forward
Lead and develop a pricing team; oversee product pricing activities for the pricing team and perform analysis or duties that require pricing expertise.
Lead product pricing, support product implementation, and execute project plans with on‑time, high‑quality deliveries.
Stay current with all regulatory changes and other new pricing or risk management developments that could impact our product lines.
Ensure product development follows product pricing guidelines, meets all regulatory requirements, and meets all internal profit/risk governance standards; secure all required product approvals.
Collaborate with all stakeholders, including marketing/sales, investment management, valuation, risk management, legal, and operations, to balance the competitiveness, profitability, and risk for the products being priced to deliver leading‑edge life insurance products.
Work with a team of support staff to grow talent and provide development advice and support.
The Experience You Bring
6+ years of actuarial pricing and product development experience.
Direct experience developing life insurance products.
Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
Strong management, team‑building, and communication skills.
Excellent project management and business‑partnering abilities.
Proven leadership with a strong sense of urgency.
Ability to understand the big picture and mobilize initiatives in ambiguous situations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
What Makes You Stand Out
10+ years of actuarial experience.
Prior experience developing life insurance products.
Thought leader with a mindset focused on continuous improvement, sustainability, and scalability.
Ability to multitask with shifting priorities under tight deadlines.
Self‑starter with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
VBA coding experience and proficiency in related programming languages.
Experience with actuarial modeling and statistical analysis programs, particularly Prophet and R.
Base Pay Range $198,810.00 – $242,990.00
Your Benefits Start Day 1
Health & wellness benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account for you and eligible dependents.
Generous paid time off options including PTO, holidays, and financial planning time off.
Paid parental leave and adoption assistance program.
Competitive 401(k) savings plan with company match and a catch‑up contribution regardless of participation.
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.
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About Pacific Life Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own.
How You’ll Help Move Us Forward
Lead and develop a pricing team; oversee product pricing activities for the pricing team and perform analysis or duties that require pricing expertise.
Lead product pricing, support product implementation, and execute project plans with on‑time, high‑quality deliveries.
Stay current with all regulatory changes and other new pricing or risk management developments that could impact our product lines.
Ensure product development follows product pricing guidelines, meets all regulatory requirements, and meets all internal profit/risk governance standards; secure all required product approvals.
Collaborate with all stakeholders, including marketing/sales, investment management, valuation, risk management, legal, and operations, to balance the competitiveness, profitability, and risk for the products being priced to deliver leading‑edge life insurance products.
Work with a team of support staff to grow talent and provide development advice and support.
The Experience You Bring
6+ years of actuarial pricing and product development experience.
Direct experience developing life insurance products.
Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
Strong management, team‑building, and communication skills.
Excellent project management and business‑partnering abilities.
Proven leadership with a strong sense of urgency.
Ability to understand the big picture and mobilize initiatives in ambiguous situations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
What Makes You Stand Out
10+ years of actuarial experience.
Prior experience developing life insurance products.
Thought leader with a mindset focused on continuous improvement, sustainability, and scalability.
Ability to multitask with shifting priorities under tight deadlines.
Self‑starter with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
VBA coding experience and proficiency in related programming languages.
Experience with actuarial modeling and statistical analysis programs, particularly Prophet and R.
Base Pay Range $198,810.00 – $242,990.00
Your Benefits Start Day 1
Health & wellness benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account for you and eligible dependents.
Generous paid time off options including PTO, holidays, and financial planning time off.
Paid parental leave and adoption assistance program.
Competitive 401(k) savings plan with company match and a catch‑up contribution regardless of participation.
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.
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