Job Description:

Pacific Life is investing in bright, agile and diverse talent to contribute to our mission of innovating our business and creating a superior customer experience. We’re actively seeking a talented Associate Actuary to join the Transformation Management Office in Newport Beach, CA or Omaha NE. This role can be on-site, hybrid, or 100% remote.

As an Associate Actuary, you’ll play a key role in Pacific Life’s growth and long-term success by transforming our forward-looking capabilities to drive decision-making. You will work with multiple stakeholders in delivering modeling capabilities to enable forecasting and what-if scenarios, support the integration of the overall technology architectural framework, achieving scale and developing a seamless process. You will collaborate with finance, actuarial and technology areas across divisions and the enterprise in providing cutting edge modeling and reporting capabilities. You will work with software and data engineers, data scientists, finance and actuarial professionals.

How you will make an impact:

• Support the assessment of potential proxy models for forecasting and what-if scenarios for all PL products
• Create prototype of models and reports
• Perform proxy model development and testing, including documentation
• Proactively provide constructive challenge and potential solutions to address business needs
• Partner with IT and functional areas to assess an innovative solution to achieve scale and create a simple, effective, seamless and easy to maintain process
• Support and comply with all Model Risk Management initiatives, documentation, and standards as applicable
• Support the overall PL transformation journey to achieve its north star

The experience you will bring:

• Bachelors in actuarial science, computer science, finance, mathematics, or related field or equivalent work experience
• 6+ years’ actuarial experience, with in-depth knowledge in modeling/programming/data science
• FSA or ASA with additional years of experience
• Self-starter with the ability to collaborate well with various stakeholders in multiple functional areas in developing solutions to business problems
• Ability to introduce innovative ideas and approaches in support of overall transformation goals
• Ability to work independently and manage long-term projects
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills​
• Software/Programming experience using R, Python, Visual Basic and SQL
• Work comfortably with databases (Snowflake, Oracle), preferably Snowflake

What will make you stand out:

• Working knowledge of annuity/life insurance products; experience performing planning/forecasting/projections
• Experience using Alteryx and BI tools (Power BI and/or Tableau)
• Working experience with Actuarial software is a plus (Prophet)
• ASA/FSA/CFA designation

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Base Pay Range:

The base pay range noted provides a basis to determine the appropriate offer dependent upon several factors including but not limited to geographic location, experience, skills, education and pay equity. 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

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.