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HIGHLIGHTS

Senior life actuarial role in second-line Model Risk Management at a major US insurer. You will lead independent reviews of Life insurance models used for financial reporting, product development, and forecasting, challenging methodologies and assumptions to ensure models are fit for purpose. The role reports directly to the VP of Model Risk Management and offers broad visibility across Pacific Life's products and functions. Based in Newport Beach, CA with a hybrid schedule (4 days on-site per week).

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

  • Lead second-line model risk oversight for Life insurance models
  • Challenge methodologies, assumptions and governance practices
  • Work directly with business leaders, developers and risk committees
  • On-site 4 days/week in Newport Beach, Omaha, or Charlotte
  • FSA designation required with 8+ years of actuarial experience

DOMAIN EXPERTISE

  • Life products actuarial modeling
  • Financial reporting and forecasting
  • Pricing or economic valuation
  • Model validation or independent review

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • FSA designation required
  • 8+ years of actuarial experience
  • Deep experience in Life products and actuarial modeling
  • Experience reviewing, validating, or testing complex actuarial models
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

TECH STACK

  • Excel
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HIGHLIGHTS

Senior life actuarial role in second-line Model Risk Management at a major US insurer. You will lead independent reviews of Life insurance models used for financial reporting, product development, and forecasting, challenging methodologies and assumptions to ensure models are fit for purpose. The role reports directly to the VP of Model Risk Management and offers broad visibility across Pacific Life's products and functions. Based in Newport Beach, CA with a hybrid schedule (4 days on-site per week).

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

  • Lead second-line model risk oversight for Life insurance models
  • Challenge methodologies, assumptions and governance practices
  • Work directly with business leaders, developers and risk committees
  • On-site 4 days/week in Newport Beach, Omaha, or Charlotte
  • FSA designation required with 8+ years of actuarial experience

DOMAIN EXPERTISE

  • Life products actuarial modeling
  • Financial reporting and forecasting
  • Pricing or economic valuation
  • Model validation or independent review

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • FSA designation required
  • 8+ years of actuarial experience
  • Deep experience in Life products and actuarial modeling
  • Experience reviewing, validating, or testing complex actuarial models
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

TECH STACK

  • Excel

Actuary & Director, Model Risk Management

Pacific Life

Life/Insurer/Director Level
Pacific Life

Actuary & Director, Model Risk Management

Pacific Life
Newport Beach, California, United States•1d ago
HybridIndividual Life ProtectionLife Annuity Other

Job Overview

Salary
$204k - $249k
Years of Experience
8+ Years
Work Type
Permanent
Full Time

Ideal Candidate Profile

Ideal for an FSA with 8+ years of Life actuarial experience who enjoys technical depth, independent challenge, and influencing business decisions. You should have strong model review skills and the ability to communicate complex issues clearly to senior leaders.

FSA

Benefits

Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceHSA/FSA AvailableGenerous VacationPaid Parental Leave401(k) PlanRelocation AssistanceBonus Eligible
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Job Overview

Salary
$204k - $249k
Years of Experience
8+ Years
Work Type
Permanent
Full Time

Ideal Candidate Profile

Ideal for an FSA with 8+ years of Life actuarial experience who enjoys technical depth, independent challenge, and influencing business decisions. You should have strong model review skills and the ability to communicate complex issues clearly to senior leaders.

FSA

Benefits

Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceHSA/FSA AvailableGenerous VacationPaid Parental Leave401(k) PlanRelocation AssistanceBonus Eligible
Fresh Role
Premium Window
1d
1 days ago

Strategy: Maximize Application Quality

Applications submitted within 72 hours are 2x more likely to land an interview.

"Recruiters are actively watching. Take time to tailor your keywords."

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