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 Senior Actuary (FSA) to join our Data Steward team in Charlotte, NC, Newport Beach, CA or Omaha, NE. This role follows a hybrid schedule of four days in the office (on-site). If you are not currently located near one of our offices, you will be required to relocate.
While construction is underway for our new Charlotte location, we are opening an interim location in early 2026, less than a mile from the Queensbridge Collective. This interim location will support our growing team through 2028, offering the resources and flexibility needed to build momentum as we establish our presence in the region.
Pacific Life is seeking a Senior Actuary (FSA) to support and elevate our actuarial data governance, model integration, and end‑to‑end data processes across multiple product lines. In this highly collaborative and data‑centric role, you’ll work closely with the Actuarial and Data/IT teams to strengthen the consistency, quality, and strategic use of actuarial data throughout the enterprise.
If you’re motivated by improving data reliability, enhancing modeling workflows, and serving as a key bridge between business needs and actuarial systems, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to shape how data drives outcomes.
How you’ll help move us forward:
- Coordinate prioritization and delivery of data changes across actuarial, IT, and business teams.
Support integration of new or updated data sources into Prophet and other actuarial systems.
Ensure Prophet tables and actuarial data structures remain aligned, consistent, and optimized across product lines.
Work with business partners to understand how data movements impact results, providing clarity, analysis, and direction.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand actuarial model requirements, ensuring data is structured appropriately to meet modeling needs.
Assist in onboarding new products into production data pipelines and actuarial systems.
Support assumption updates, asset/market scenario inputs, reinsurance changes, and other data updates.
Partner with modeling teams to define optimal data approaches for new products that streamline regression testing and accelerate development.
Develop and apply data validation rules, diagnostic checks, and cleansing routines.
Identify future data issues that may impact quarter‑end reporting by understanding model run structures and policy mapping logic.
Implement governance for centralized reference tables to ensure reproducibility and cross‑team consistency.
Maintain reference data tables (risk codes, cap rates, product mappings, file name assignments).
Understand and manage relationships between data domains and Prophet inputs to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Update cohort mapping and Prophet file references for new or revised products.
Identify automation opportunities and areas for process improvement to enhance reliability and efficiency.
Mitigate risks caused by new plan codes, new asset types, missing keys, or evolving table structures.
Improve the stability and reproducibility of historical model runs and reporting cycles.
Conduct exploratory data analyses on both input and output data.
Provide insights and decision support to actuarial, finance, and business teams.
Assist with reporting enhancements, ad hoc studies, and enterprise analytics initiatives.
Develop clear and comprehensive documentation for data processes, governance, and workflows.
Provide training and support to actuarial and non‑actuarial partners to build shared understanding and transparency.
Actuarial Credentials: FSA
Education: Bachelor’s in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field.
Experience:
Strong background in data management, governance, data architecture, or actuarial data processes
Experience working with actuarial models and data structures
Technical Skills:
SQL, scripting (Python/R), relational databases, data lakes, and data management platforms
Experience with Snowflake, Prophet, or PolySystems is a strong plus
Analytical Abilities: Skilled in interpreting complex datasets and diagnosing data issues.
Communication: Ability to translate technical details into clear business language.
Project Management: Effective at organizing workflows, timelines, and stakeholder alignment.
Continuous Learning: Interest in expanding expertise in Prophet data architecture and modern data management approaches.
Base Salary Ranges per Location:
Charlotte, NC: $152,370 - $186,230
Newport Beach, CA: $167,670 - $204,930
Omaha, NE: $144,810 - $176,990
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.
$167,670.00 - $204,930.00Your 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.
Prioritization of your health and well-being including 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
You Can Be Who You Are
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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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.
Skills Required
- FSA (Fellow of the Society of Actuaries)
- Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field
- Strong background in data management, governance, data architecture, or actuarial data processes
- Experience working with actuarial models and data structures
- Proficiency in SQL
- Scripting experience in Python or R
- Experience with relational databases, data lakes, and data management platforms
- Experience with Snowflake, Prophet, or PolySystems
- Analytical ability to interpret complex datasets and diagnose data issues
- Strong communication skills to translate technical details into business language
- Project management skills to organize workflows, timelines, and stakeholders
- Willingness to follow hybrid schedule (four days in office) and relocate if not near listed offices
- Interest in continuous learning of Prophet data architecture and modern data management approaches
Pacific Life Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Pacific Life and has not been reviewed or approved by Pacific Life.
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Retirement Support — Retirement funding includes both an automatic company contribution and a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match, positioned as a standout element of the package. Vesting is defined at three years in official materials.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as generous and scalable with tenure, complemented by multiple paid holidays and options to augment PTO. Paid parental leave and adoption assistance further extend coverage for families.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A flexible annual wellbeing reimbursement supports diverse needs alongside counseling resources and wellness tools. Day‑one eligibility for core coverages adds immediate lifestyle value.
Pacific Life Insights
What We Do
For more than 150 years, Pacific Life has helped millions of individuals and families with their financial needs through a wide range of life insurance products, annuities, and mutual funds, and offers a variety of investment products and services to individuals, businesses, and pension plans. Whether your goal is to protect loved ones or grow your assets for retirement, Pacific Life offers innovative products and services that provide value and financial security for current and future generations. Pacific Life counts more than half of the 100 largest U.S. companies as its clients and has been named one of the 2022 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute. For additional company information, including current financial strength ratings, visit www.PacificLife.com. Pacific Life refers to Pacific Life Insurance Company and its affiliates, including Pacific Life & Annuity Company. Client count as of June 2022 is compiled by Pacific Life using the 2022 FORTUNE 500® list. Learn more about Pacific Life: www.instagram.com/pacificlife www.twitter.com/pacificlife www.facebook.com/PacificLife www.youtube.com/user/PacificLifeInsurance Please review our social media guidelines: paclife.co/social
