Newport Beach CA

Omaha NE

Remote

Associate

Qualified

Senior Actuary

Life

Health

Reporting

Risk

Systems

Modelling

Prophet

Excel

Tableau

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. 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 Project Manager to join our Enterprise Actuarial Projects team in Newport Beach, CA. This role is open to on-site or hybrid work modes. As a Senior Project Manager, you'll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward as a Scrum Master within the Actuarial Data, IT, and Automation value stream. You will support Actuarial data delivery and Actuarial modeling platform integration initiatives. This primarily involves end-to-end orchestration of Prophet model execution and automation of model input/out data via Snowflake.You will fill a new role that sits on a team of approximately 10 people providing project management support within the Enterprise Actuarial Projects team. Your colleagues will include fellow portfolio, program, and project management professionals as well as actuaries, actuarial model developers, and IT/data engineers.How you'll help move us forward:<ul><li>This role will be aligned to the Enterprise Actuarial Projects PMO organization and the candidate is expected to have hands-on, in-depth experience supporting Actuarial modeling programs/projects.</li><li>Provide day-to-day oversight and project management for actuarial model and data delivery, as well as business testing and adoption activities.</li><li>Perform hands-on project management (PM) and/or scrum master (SM) activities in support of one or more teams.</li><li>Partner with team members and stakeholders to develop and maintain project plans and RAID logs, and raise resource needs.</li><li>Facilitate daily team stand-up meetings for multiple teams, conduct weekly status meetings, and lead ad hoc working group meetings.</li><li>Escalate, track and report on project risks and issues, key decisions, and changes to scope, schedule, and budget via formal change control process.</li><li>Escalate complex problems as appropriate and facilitate the removal of impediments to ensure program teams have what they need to succeed.</li><li>Apply knowledge of PMO tools (e.g., ADO, SmartSheet, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) to capture and report on key project metrics utilizing a data driven approach.</li><li>Represent project/team status in weekly stakeholder meetings via formal weekly/monthly project status reports.</li><li>Ensure quality deliverables as well as successful business testing, production readiness, and adoption.</li><li>Develop strong relationships with key project stakeholders from various teams (Actuarial modeling, business, IT) to facilitate cross-functional collaboration.</li></ul>The experience you bring:<ul><li>5+ years' experience in program/project management with a demonstrated track record of successfully delivering business value.</li><li>4-year degree or equivalent experience.</li><li>Financial services experience, with specific experience in Actuarial projects/programs (e.g., GAAP LDTI, Prophet platform implementations, etc.)</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment within medium to large organizations.</li><li>Ability to oversee multiple teams independently with limited guidance.</li><li>Understanding of platform implementation and integration best practices and systems development lifecycle methodologies.</li><li>Knowledge of needs analysis, process mapping, requirements gathering & solution discovery.</li><li>Experience managing stakeholders and project teams effectively.</li><li>Solid understanding of various project management methodologies and best practices (i.e., Scrum, Kanban, Scaled Agile, Waterfall, etc.); experience implementing Agile practices and tools and ability to act as scrum master for Agile teams.</li><li>Experience managing quality assurance, regression, user acceptance, and production parallel testing activities, along with defect management/resolution.</li><li>Excellent communication, presentation interpersonal, negotiation, and organizational skills; demonstrated professional acumen.</li><li>Team player focused on collaboration and continuous improvement.</li><li>Self-starter with sound judgment and decision-making skills and an analytical, data-driven mindset.</li><li>Proficient in common project management tools including - MS Project, Smartsheet, JIRA, ADO, MS PowerPoint, Excel.</li></ul>What makes you stand out:<ul><li>Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.</li><li>One or more relevant Agile certifications - e.g., CSM, SAFe, RTE, etc.</li><li>Experience supporting Life Insurance and Annuity business areas.</li><li>Experience with solutions delivered via Prophet platform (actuarial models) and/or Snowflake (data delivery).</li></ul>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.<ul><li>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.</li><li>Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off.</li><li>Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program.</li><li>Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation.</li></ul>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.

Pacific Life is investing in bright, agile, and driven talent to contribute to our mission of innovating our business and creating superior customer experience. We’re actively seeking a talented Assistant Actuary/Associate Actuary to join our team in Omaha, Newport Beach, or remotely for the right candidate. This role may be filled at the Assistant Actuary or Associate Actuary level depending on the experience and qualifications of the applicant.As an Assistant Actuary/Associate Actuary, you’ll play a key role in Pacific Life’s growth and long-term success by primarily executing critical enterprise-wide projects. This role will be within Enterprise Actuarial but will have the opportunity to support a variety of actuarial projects that may involve collaborating with teams across the enterprise.As part of the Enterprise projects team, you will be responsible for:<ul><li>Providing support across enterprise actuarial transformation efforts leading to efficiencies.</li><li>Driving consistent enterprise-level implementation of new actuarial reporting requirements and methodologies under external or internal reporting bases.</li><li>Support implementing model development projects, conversions and large-scale changes.</li><li>Implementing required new regulatory changes involving actuarial responsibilities.</li><li>Support execution of large reinsurance transactions.</li><li>Providing back-up support for implementing new projects.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Expertise<ul><li>Working knowledge of various reporting frameworks including regulatory and management reporting; economic value / economic capital, risk-neutral and real-world liabilities, best estimate, and padded assumption setting, etc.</li><li>Experience in understanding and optimizing various work processes</li><li>Demonstrable ability to plan and prioritize time and deliver to deadlines</li><li>Knowledge of model development platforms and data processes</li><li>Familiarity with synthesizing messaging via visual software including PowerPoint, tableau and QlikView</li><li>Additional qualifications for specific job levels as noted below:</li><ul><li>Assistant Actuary: 4+ years actuarial experience, 4-year degree or equivalent experience, and ASA designation</li><li>Associate Actuary: 6+ years actuarial experience, 4-year degree or equivalent experience, and FSA designation or ASA designation with additional years of actuarial experience</li></ul></ul>Key Skills and Behaviors<ul><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with high degrees of ambiguity arising from a period of significant change</li><li>Strong communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, demonstrating ability to build effective relationships and collaborate.</li><li>Understanding of Change Management and its importance in delivering successful transformation</li><li>Highly organized and delivery focused</li><li>Self-starter, solution-based thinker</li></ul>You belong at Pacific LifeAt Pacific Life we are committed to a culture of belonging, a space where all employees are empowered to be authentic. One way we cultivate an inclusive culture is through our employee connection groups. The purpose of these employee-led groups is to offer a place to build community, connection, camaraderie, and a sense of belonging. Each group can be active in education, advocacy, recruitment, and community building throughout our organization.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.$174,150.00 - $212,850.00Your Benefits Start Day 1Your 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.<ul><li>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</li><li>Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off</li><li>Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program</li><li>Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation</li></ul>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.

Pacific Life is investing in bright, agile, and driven talent to contribute to our mission of innovating our business and creating superior customer experience. We're actively seeking a talented Assistant Actuary/Associate Actuary to join our team in Omaha, Newport Beach, or remotely for the right candidate. This role may be filled at the Assistant Actuary or Associate Actuary level depending on the experience and qualifications of the applicant.As an Assistant Actuary/Associate Actuary, you'll play a key role in Pacific Life's growth and long-term success by primarily executing critical enterprise-wide projects. This role will be within Enterprise Actuarial but will have the opportunity to support a variety of actuarial projects that may involve collaborating with teams across the enterprise.As part of the Enterprise projects team, you will be responsible for:<ul><li>Providing support across enterprise actuarial transformation efforts leading to efficiencies.</li><li>Driving consistent enterprise-level implementation of new actuarial reporting requirements and methodologies under external or internal reporting bases.</li><li>Support implementing model development projects, conversions and large-scale changes.</li><li>Implementing required new regulatory changes involving actuarial responsibilities.</li><li>Support execution of large reinsurance transactions.</li><li>Providing back-up support for implementing new projects.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Expertise<ul><li>Working knowledge of various reporting frameworks including regulatory and management reporting; economic value / economic capital, risk-neutral and real-world liabilities, best estimate, and padded assumption setting, etc.</li><li>Experience in understanding and optimizing various work processes</li><li>Demonstrable ability to plan and prioritize time and deliver to deadlines</li><li>Knowledge of model development platforms and data processes</li><li>Familiarity with synthesizing messaging via visual software including PowerPoint, tableau and QlikView</li><li>Additional qualifications for specific job levels as noted below:</li></ul><ul><li>Assistant Actuary: 4+ years actuarial experience, 4-year degree or equivalent experience, and ASA designation</li><li>Associate Actuary: 6+ years actuarial experience, 4-year degree or equivalent experience, and FSA designation or ASA designation with additional years of actuarial experience</li></ul>Key Skills and Behaviors<ul><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with high degrees of ambiguity arising from a period of significant change</li><li>Strong communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, demonstrating ability to build effective relationships and collaborate.</li><li>Understanding of Change Management and its importance in delivering successful transformation</li><li>Highly organized and delivery focused</li><li>Self-starter, solution-based thinker</li></ul>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. $133,020.00 - $162,580.00Your Benefits Start Day 1Your 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.<ul><li>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</li><li>Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off</li><li>Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program</li><li>Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation</li></ul>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.

Pacific Life is investing in bright, agile, and driven talent to contribute to our mission of innovating our business and creating superior customer experience. We’re actively seeking a talented Assistant Actuary/Associate Actuary to join our team in Omaha, Newport Beach, or remotely for the right candidate. This role may be filled at the Assistant Actuary or Associate Actuary level depending on the experience and qualifications of the applicant.As an Assistant Actuary/Associate Actuary, you’ll play a key role in Pacific Life’s growth and long-term success by primarily executing critical enterprise-wide projects. This role will be within Enterprise Actuarial but will have the opportunity to support a variety of actuarial projects that may involve collaborating with teams across the enterprise.As part of the Enterprise projects team, you will be responsible for:<ul><li>Providing support across enterprise actuarial transformation efforts leading to efficiencies.</li><li>Driving consistent enterprise-level implementation of new actuarial reporting requirements and methodologies under external or internal reporting bases.</li><li>Support implementing model development projects, conversions and large-scale changes.</li><li>Implementing required new regulatory changes involving actuarial responsibilities.</li><li>Support execution of large reinsurance transactions.</li><li>Providing back-up support for implementing new projects.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Expertise<ul><li>Working knowledge of various reporting frameworks including regulatory and management reporting; economic value / economic capital, risk-neutral and real-world liabilities, best estimate, and padded assumption setting, etc.</li><li>Experience in understanding and optimizing various work processes</li><li>Demonstrable ability to plan and prioritize time and deliver to deadlines</li><li>Knowledge of model development platforms and data processes</li><li>Familiarity with synthesizing messaging via visual software including PowerPoint, tableau and QlikView</li><li>Additional qualifications for specific job levels as noted below:</li></ul><ul><li>Assistant Actuary: 4+ years actuarial experience, 4-year degree or equivalent experience, and ASA designation</li><li>Associate Actuary: 6+ years actuarial experience, 4-year degree or equivalent experience, and FSA designation or ASA designation with additional years of actuarial experience</li></ul>Key Skills and Behaviors<ul><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with high degrees of ambiguity arising from a period of significant change</li><li>Strong communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, demonstrating ability to build effective relationships and collaborate.</li><li>Understanding of Change Management and its importance in delivering successful transformation</li><li>Highly organized and delivery focused</li><li>Self-starter, solution-based thinker</li></ul>Base Pay Range:$133,020 - $162,580The 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 1Your 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.<ul><li>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</li><li>Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off</li><li>Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program</li><li>Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation</li></ul>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.

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