Pacific Life · 8 hours ago
Senior Actuary (FSA) - Life Products, Experience Studies
Newport Beach, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$164K/yr - $200K/yr
4+ years expPacific Life is a company focused on providing for loved ones and planning rewarding retirements. They are seeking a Senior Actuary to join their Experience Studies team, where the role involves supporting life policyholder behavior studies and enhancing predictive analytics capabilities.
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Responsibilities
Provide support and lead the preparation of experience studies for assumption setting. Identify opportunities to improve existing data processes using Python, R and Snowflake
Lead the preparation of life policyholder behavior experience studies for assumption setting and present findings to working groups and senior management committees
Introduce new tools and analysis techniques, such as predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, into the development of experience studies
Offer technical expertise while considering modeling capabilities and potential downstream impacts, striving for a balance between addressing business complexities and simplifying the implementation process
Provide expertise and insights into the Product Strategy, especially as the company explores innovative new product types and market opportunities, recognizing the sensitivity of assumptions and their potential impact on financial statements
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure assumption approval and successful implementation
Direct the creation of dashboards at the right granularity to report key insights and emerging trends to senior management. Implement process improvements, automation, and efficiencies where applicable
Collaborate with external consultants to gather industry data for validating assumptions and benchmarking against competitors
Foster collaboration, manage expectations, and effectively communicate project updates, milestones, and risks
Provide leadership, guidance, and effective coaching to junior staff
Qualification
Required
FSA Designation
Bachelor's in actuarial science, computer science, data science, mathematics or related fields
4+ years' actuarial experience
Excited to work in a role that involves predictive modeling, machine learning and AI
Self-starter with ability to develop solutions by collaborating with multiple business partners
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, and to manage long-term projects
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner to various audiences, including senior management
Preferred
Working knowledge of life insurance products and/or experience studies
Experience with statistical computing software (e.g. R, Python, SQL)
Experience working with large data sets (e.g., Alteryx, Snowflake) and data visualization software (e.g. Tableau)
Track record of collaborative development and delivery of analytical applications
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
Paid Parental Leave as well as an 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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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 and Fund Advisor Operations
Joe Krum
Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Global Institutional Investment Group
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