Actuarial Analyst

Pacific Life•Charlotte, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Pacific Life is seeking actuarial professionals for its internal Student Actuarial Rotation Program, with opportunities in Newport Beach, California; Omaha, Nebraska; or Charlotte, North Carolina. Candidates may be considered at different levels based on education, experience, and credentials. The role follows a hybrid schedule requiring four days per week in the office. Candidates who do not live near one of the offices must relocate. Actuarial students are enrolled in the rotation program, which develops and broadens their skills, knowledge, and experience across Pacific Life. Students typically rotate every 18–24 months to gain exposure to different functional areas, products, and technologies. The program also supports progress toward the Fellowship designation with paid study time, reimbursement for exam registration fees and study materials, and bonuses and raises tied to passing exams and modules.

Requirements

Progress toward actuarial credentials and a strong commitment to achieving the ASA/FSA designation.
Relevant actuarial experience and a solid foundation in actuarial and financial concepts.
Experience working with actuarial models, financial analysis, or other quantitative tools and processes.
Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, finance, or a related quantitative field.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated drive toward achieving the FSA designation.
Ability to connect technical analysis and emerging trends to financial and business impacts.
Strong technical expertise combined with sound judgment about reasonability and materiality.
Ability to own end-to-end processes and move work forward independently with limited guidance.
Continuous-improvement mindset, including identifying opportunities for automation, simplification, and process enhancement.
Ability to constructively challenge existing approaches and recommend priorities or alternative solutions.
Strong communication skills, including translating complex analysis into clear messages and presentations for different audiences.
Adaptability and effectiveness when priorities change.

Responsibilities

Pursue the ASA/FSA credential by participating in the Student Actuarial Rotation Program.
Perform analyses to assess and manage risks associated with insurance and other financial products and instruments.
Analyze and advise business leaders on the economic and financial costs of risk and uncertainty.
Use advanced statistical analysis, predictive modeling analytics, financial accounting, and/or actuarial research to develop, test, and validate models used in business decisions.
Monitor and analyze laws and regulatory developments applicable to functional area operations.
Consider internal and external statistical trends, factors, issues, and data, as well as company goals and strategies, when conducting analyses and making recommendations or decisions.

Benefits

Paid study time.
Reimbursement for exam registration fees and study materials.
Bonuses and raises associated with passing exams and modules.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Wellbeing Reimbursement Account for eligible employees and dependents.
Paid time off, holiday schedules, and financial planning time off.
Paid parental leave.
Adoption assistance program.
401(k) savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation.
Most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.