Senior Actuary (FSA) - Enterprise Reinsurance

Pacific Life•Charlotte, NC

3d•$144,810 - $204,930•Hybrid

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. 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 Senior Actuary (FSA) - Enterprise Reinsurance to join our team in Newport Beach, CA, Omaha, NE, or Charlotte, NC. This role is hybrid with four office days per week. If you are not currently located near one of our offices, we offer comprehensive relocation assistance. As a Senior Actuary, you’ll play a key role in Pacific Life’s growth and long-term success by executing critical reinsurance projects. Our Enterprise Reinsurance team plays a highly strategic role across the organization, partnering with business leaders to help achieve enterprise and divisional objectives through the thoughtful use of reinsurance. Reinsurance is treated not as a back‑office function, but as a strategic lever used to manage risk, support growth, and enable business decisions. This opportunity is well‑suited for an experienced actuary who enjoys ownership, autonomy, and variety.

Requirements

6+ years actuarial experience
4-year degree or equivalent experience, and FSA designation
Experience in understanding and optimizing various work processes
Demonstrable ability to plan and prioritize time and deliver to deadlines
Familiarity with synthesizing messaging via visual software including PowerPoint and Tableau
Additional qualifications for specific job levels as noted below

Nice To Haves

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with high degrees of ambiguity arising from a period of significant change
Strong communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, demonstrating ability to build effective relationships and collaborate
Highly accountable, self-starter, with strong project management skills

Responsibilities

Lead analysis and execute new reinsurance arrangements supporting new business strategy from RFP to final implementation and internal/external communications.
Analyze inforce reinsurance to formulate a coordinated strategic approach to each reinsurer relationship.
Provide insights to senior management related to reinsurance transactions that help facilitate strategic reinsurance decisions.
Support quarterly reporting of reinsurance transactions, including review of settlements and ownership of end-to-end modeling of reinsurance projections.
Support reinsurance needs across the enterprise by working with Underwriting, Product Design, and other functional areas across the company.
Identify, assess, and communicate information regarding reinsurance risks with functions across the organization.
Lead analysis of reinsurance business insights, determining key risks and reporting results.
Guide junior reinsurance actuarial modelers or data analysts in evaluating reinsurance cash flow projections and data.