Director Actuary - Product Development

Job Description

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 and Actuary to join our Product Development team in Newport Beach, CA or Omaha, NE. This role is on‑site and we offer comprehensive relocation benefits.

As a Director you’ll play a key role in Pacific Life’s growth and long‑term success by leading a team of actuaries, including students and analysts, to develop, price, and support the launch of new annuity products that deliver high value for our customers and align with Pacific Life’s long‑term strategy. You will be directly managing a team of 2 to 4 individuals on the Pricing team within the Consumer Markets Division (CMD).

How you’ll help move us forward

• Balance product profit, risk, and market competitiveness; help develop and test creative solutions to challenges encountered in product design, pricing, and implementation processes
• Design and price products following existing profit and risk management guidelines and procedures
• Oversee and run pricing models covering all major product types : Variable annuities, Fixed‑Indexed annuities, Index‑Linked Variable annuities, and Fixed annuities
• Support pricing and analysis to support profitable growth across portfolio of actively sold retail annuity products
• Reflect on and incorporate industry, regulatory, and market trends into the product development cycle
• Synthesize and integrate data and analysis into a cohesive story that drives insights and supports business decisions and execution of our product strategy
• Collaborate with other stakeholders (e.g., product strategy, product innovation, sales & distribution, finance & risk, investment) to develop solutions to better support our growing product development needs
• Embody a mindset of continuous improvement to identify enhancements of tools and processes that can further facilitate and streamline pricing analysis

The experience you bring (required)

What makes you stand out

Your Benefits Start Day 1

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.

Base Pay Range

The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

$198,810.00 - $242,990.00

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.

We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential.

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