Pacific Life · 3 hours ago
Senior Actuary (FSA)
Newport Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$164K/yr - $200K/yr
6+ years expPacific Life is a company focused on providing for loved ones and planning rewarding retirements. They are seeking a Senior Actuary (FSA) to play a strategic role in shaping the future of life insurance and annuity solutions, leveraging actuarial expertise in forecasting, analytics, and financial strategy.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Lead advanced driver analysis across multiple product lines, comparing results to prior quarter, plan, and best-estimate projections
Develop predictive models and reporting tools to analyze investment income, option costs, and reserve attributions
Communicate financial impacts of capital market changes across LDTI (Long Duration Targeted Improvements) US GAAP, statutory, and economic frameworks
Innovate forecasting methodologies and integrate feedback loops to improve accuracy
Shape executive decisions through actionable insights and scenario modeling
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher
FSA designation with 6+ years of relevant insurance experience
Strong knowledge of life and annuity products in areas such as Valuation, Modeling, Hedging, or Pricing
Ability to interpret trends, communicate findings, and assess downstream impacts
Familiarity with actuarial modeling platforms, data visualization tools, and forecasting software
Preferred
Deep understanding of Asset Liability Management (ALM) and hedging strategies for life/annuity products
Experience with reserve roll forwards and financial attribution analysis
Hands-on experience with Fixed Index Annuity (FIA), Multi-Year Guarantee (MYGA), Registered Index-Linked Annuity (RILA), or Payout Annuities
Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in ambiguous environments
Exposure to data analytics, machine learning applications in actuarial science, and automation tools for forecasting
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
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
Company
Pacific Life
Pacific Life Insurance is an insurance company that provides life insurance products, annuities, and mutual funds.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (14)
2024 (9)
2023 (16)
2022 (19)
2021 (14)
2020 (17)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.44B2025-09-03Debt Financing· $750M
2025-06-18Debt Financing· $688.57M
Leadership Team
Howard Hirakawa
Senior Vice President, Fund Advisor Operations
Joe Krum
Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Global Institutional Investment Group
Recent News
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