Director & Actuary, Enterprise Finance & Actuarial Projects
About The Position
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. We’re actively seeking a talented Director & Actuary to join the Enterprise Finance & Actuarial Projects team. This role is on-site 4 days per week and work from home 1 day per week in Newport Beach, CA, Omaha, NE, or Charlotte, NC. If you are not currently located near one of our offices, we offer comprehensive relocation assistance. As Director & Actuary you'll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by serving as both a people leader and a product owner for complex, enterprise-wide actuarial initiatives that cut across products, functions, and reporting frameworks. This role sits in a highly visible team within Enterprise Finance & Actuarial, designed to provide focused ownership, decision-making, and execution for priority initiatives. You will partner closely with senior leaders across the enterprise including Modeling, ALM, Valuation, Governance, and Reporting to align stakeholders and drive outcomes.
Requirements
- 8+ years of relevant experience in the life insurance or reinsurance industry
- Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) or equivalent professional qualification
- Deep working knowledge of actuarial reporting frameworks
- Experience operating as a product owner, delivery lead, or technical lead roles on projects-based work.
- Strong ability to synthesize complex technical topics into clear, decision-oriented messaging for senior leaders and non-actuarial stakeholders
- Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and deliver results in a fast-paced, ambiguous, matrixed environment.
- Experience working with external stakeholders to drive results
Nice To Haves
- VM-22 expertise
- Experience with actuarial modeling paired with a strong technical skillset
- Strong project management and communication skills
- Knowledge and awareness of insurance regulations and recent developments
Responsibilities
- Serve as product owner and lead for enterprise actuarial initiatives, owning scope, priorities, and outcomes across the project lifecycle.
- Lead VM-22 implementation efforts in partnership with key stakeholders across the enterprise.
- Lead complex initiatives such as actuarial reporting transformations, governance frameworks development, implementations of technical actuarial elements, and actuarial workstreams with large-scale cross functional change programs.
- Provide hands-on technical and strategic leadership where short-to-medium-term actuarial subject matter expertise is required to unblock progress and ensure delivery.
- Lead a team of 3+ individuals balancing project work with individual growth and exam progress.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Wellbeing Reimbursement Account
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Schedules
- Financial Planning Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation
- Relocation assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
