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Senior risk leadership role for Pacific Life’s Workforce/Group Benefits division in Newport Beach, CA. The AVP Chief Risk Officer will oversee division-level risk governance, underwriting and pricing methodology implementation, and model/assumption oversight to support growth of a $1B group benefits business. Hybrid role (4 days in office).

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

  • Lead risk governance for the Workforce/Group Benefits division
  • Oversee underwriting, pricing methodologies, and model risk governance
  • Partner with Finance, Actuarial, Risk and business partners on product and renewal strategies
  • Hybrid role — 4 days in office in Newport Beach, CA
  • Senior role; requires 10+ years in workforce/group benefits risk or actuarial

DOMAIN EXPERTISE

  • Workforce/Group Benefits risk or actuarial experience
  • Underwriting and pricing methodology oversight
  • Statutory and GAAP accounting knowledge
  • Model risk governance and assumption oversight

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • 10+ years Actuarial/Risk Management experience in Workforce/Group Benefits
  • Experience with underwriting and pricing methodology oversight
  • Strong understanding of insurer financials including Statutory and GAAP
  • Proven analytical and risk assessment skills

TECH STACK

  • No tech stack specified
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HIGHLIGHTS

Senior risk leadership role for Pacific Life’s Workforce/Group Benefits division in Newport Beach, CA. The AVP Chief Risk Officer will oversee division-level risk governance, underwriting and pricing methodology implementation, and model/assumption oversight to support growth of a $1B group benefits business. Hybrid role (4 days in office).

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

  • Lead risk governance for the Workforce/Group Benefits division
  • Oversee underwriting, pricing methodologies, and model risk governance
  • Partner with Finance, Actuarial, Risk and business partners on product and renewal strategies
  • Hybrid role — 4 days in office in Newport Beach, CA
  • Senior role; requires 10+ years in workforce/group benefits risk or actuarial

DOMAIN EXPERTISE

  • Workforce/Group Benefits risk or actuarial experience
  • Underwriting and pricing methodology oversight
  • Statutory and GAAP accounting knowledge
  • Model risk governance and assumption oversight

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • 10+ years Actuarial/Risk Management experience in Workforce/Group Benefits
  • Experience with underwriting and pricing methodology oversight
  • Strong understanding of insurer financials including Statutory and GAAP
  • Proven analytical and risk assessment skills

TECH STACK

  • No tech stack specified

Job Overview

Salary
$230k - $268k
Years of Experience
10+ Years
Work Type
Permanent
Full Time

Ideal Candidate Profile

Executive-level life actuary or risk leader with 10+ years in group/workforce benefits, strong pricing and model governance experience, and credentialed or near-FSA/CFA with strategic leadership skills.

Benefits

Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceWellness ProgramGenerous VacationPaid Parental LeaveAdoption Assistance401(k) PlanHigh 401(k) MatchFlexible Hours
Shortlist Forming
Closing Soon
73d
73 days ago

Strategy: Speed over Perfection

By Day 21, visibility drops significantly. Recruiters are focusing on existing candidates.

"Don't wait for a cover letter. The requisition could close tomorrow. Apply now."

Job Overview

Salary
$230k - $268k
Years of Experience
10+ Years
Work Type
Permanent
Full Time

Ideal Candidate Profile

Executive-level life actuary or risk leader with 10+ years in group/workforce benefits, strong pricing and model governance experience, and credentialed or near-FSA/CFA with strategic leadership skills.

Benefits

Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceWellness ProgramGenerous VacationPaid Parental LeaveAdoption Assistance401(k) PlanHigh 401(k) MatchFlexible Hours
Shortlist Forming
Closing Soon
73d
73 days ago

Strategy: Speed over Perfection

By Day 21, visibility drops significantly. Recruiters are focusing on existing candidates.

"Don't wait for a cover letter. The requisition could close tomorrow. Apply now."

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