Job Description:
We’re actively seeking a VP, Inforce Management - Annuity to join our Consumer Markets Division in Newport Beach, CA, Omaha, NE, or Charlotte, NC. 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, we offer comprehensive relocation assistance. Occasional travel may be required for this role, generally no more than 3-4 times per year, primarily for team meetings, training, or business-related activities.
This is a senior, strategic actuarial leadership role responsible for overseeing the performance across annuity products and translating complex Inforce analytics into clear business decisions. This role emphasizes forward-looking insight, economic stewardship, and executive decision support.
How you’ll help move us forward…
Strategic Focus
Own the financial and risk narrative for Annuity Inforce blocks across Variable Annuity, RILA, FIA, MYGA, and payout products
Drive management decisions by synthesizing Inforce analysis, earnings drivers, fee and spread dynamics, and emerging risks while balancing customer expectations and brand/regulatory considerations
Partner with Product, Finance, Capital Markets, Risk, and FP&A to influence pricing actions, crediting strategies, hedging posture, and capital deployment
Lead segmentation and deep-dive analyses to identify profit opportunities, risk concentrations, and behavior trends
Serve as the primary actuarial advisor on Inforce profitability, sustainability, and risk trade-offs
Analytics & Insight
Lead Inforce projected earnings analysis, plan, and other forward-looking projections
Own fee, spread, NGE, renewal rate, and capital market sensitivity analysis for Annuity Inforce
Oversee stress testing and scenario analysis producing exposure results quarterly and leading conversations across the enterprise on drivers of change
Translate technical outputs into executive-ready insights, implications, and recommended actions
Oversee the experience studies team for Life and Annuity business
Chair the Product Management Committee and Assumption Review Committee
Leadership & Decision Ownership
Act as the single point of accountability for Annuity Inforce performance insight
Empower teams to make decisions while setting clear strategic direction and guardrails
Develop talent that offers business expertise, leadership, and that builds confidence throughout the enterprise in their work
Elevate discussions from “what happened” to “what should we do next”
Influence senior leadership through clear storytelling, trade-off framing, and decision memos
Skills & Experience
12+ years of progressive actuarial experience within the life insurance industry
Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field
Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) strongly preferred; ASA with substantial leadership experience may be considered
MBA or advanced business degree preferred but not required
Deep understanding of Annuity products, how they are sold, illustrated, and managed Inforce.
Strong actuarial foundation with demonstrated ability to connect experience analysis to business outcomes
Proven ability to drive decisions
Executive‑level communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics
Highly consultative, with confidence to challenge assumptions and influence outcomes
Mindset & Success Profile
Strategic, forward‑looking thinker with an owner’s mindset
Comfortable operating with ambiguity and shaping strategic direction
Focused on impact, accountability, and value creation
Trusted partner to senior leadership on Life insurance economics and risk
Deadline to Apply: Friday, September 18, 2026
Base Salary Range: $245,000 - $275,000+
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.
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.
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
- 12+ years of progressive actuarial experience within the life insurance industry
- Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field
- Deep understanding of annuity products, including how they are sold, illustrated, and managed inforce
- Strong actuarial foundation with the ability to connect experience analysis to business outcomes
- Proven ability to drive business decisions
- Executive-level communication skills and ability to simplify complex topics
- Highly consultative approach with confidence to challenge assumptions and influence outcomes
- Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA)
- MBA or advanced business degree
- Strategic, forward-looking mindset with an owner's mindset
- Ability to operate with ambiguity and shape strategic direction
- Focus on impact, accountability, and value creation
- Ability to serve as a trusted senior leadership partner on life insurance economics and risk
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









