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 - Life Statutory Valuation to join our Enterprise Valuation team. This role is on-site 4 days per week and work from home 1 day per week in Newport Beach, CA, Omaha, NE, or Charlotte, NC. If you are not currently located near one of our offices, we offer comprehensive relocation assistance.
As a Senior Actuary - Life Statutory Valuation you’ll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by helping modernize our Valuation processes and enhancing our analysis. You will fill an existing role that sits on a team of 6 people in the Enterprise division. Your colleagues will include FSA's, ASA's and analysts.
How You’ll Help Move Us Forward:
Bring our quarterly reserve analysis forward with additional insights, identification of drivers, and explanation of movements for various audiences
Assist with quarterly valuation work in Prophet. Identify bottlenecks and propose solutions for further automation and operational excellence
Enhance our policy audit tools by building off of existing frameworks or coming up with independent ideas to satisfy internal stakeholders, regulators, and auditors
Work with modeling, data, reinsurance, other Valuation teams to enhance models, validate changes, and improve the overall modeling
Collaborate with and upskill junior members of the team.
The Experience You Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, computer science, finance, mathematics, or a related field.
FSA designation
6+ years relevant experience
Prophet, Excel, AI, Snowflake,
Knowledge of Life Statutory Valuation, VM-20 and Pre PBR Valuation standards
What Makes You Stand Out:
Driven to learn, driven to automate, not afraid to take risks. Does not accept the status quo as the future state. History of implementing automation
Snowflake, Prophet, Excel, AI,
Hungry, humble, smart.
Collaborates well with broader group. Proposes process improvements and new ways of analysis
Base salary ranges (location specific):
Newport Beach, CA: $167,670 - 204,236
Omaha, NE: $144,810 - $176,990
Charlotte, NC: $152,370 - 186,230
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
- Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, computer science, finance, mathematics, or related field
- FSA designation
- 6+ years relevant experience
- Experience with Prophet actuarial modeling tool
- Proficiency in Excel
- Experience with Snowflake
- Experience using AI for analysis or automation
- Knowledge of Life Statutory Valuation, VM-20 and Pre PBR valuation standards
- History of implementing automation and process improvements
- Ability to collaborate with and upskill junior team members
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







