Senior Actuary

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. Why? Because it's the right thing to do. 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 Prophet Developer to join our Inforce Modeling team within the Enterprise Actuarial Modeling function in Newport Beach, CA or Omaha, NE.
This role is open to be on-site, hybrid, or 100% remote.
As a Senior Actuary (FSA) - Prophet Modeler, you'll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by leading Prophet model development for all Pacific Life's products and business cases. You will collaborate with Pricing, Valuation, ALM, Hedging and IT infrastructure teams to provide innovative modeling and reporting capabilities. You will fill an existing role that sits on a team of fourteen people in the Enterprise Modeling division. Your colleagues will include software and data engineers, data scientists and fellow actuarial professionals.

How You'll Help Move Us Forward

• Work in a modeling role focused on model development for new and existing annuity, life, and institutional products.
• Perform model development and testing/debugging of Prophet models, peer review changes made by other team members and act as an internal Prophet expert for your colleagues.
• Proactively evaluate and recommend modeling strategies and potential approaches to find solutions that best address business needs.
• Lead model development initiatives that improve and expand existing models.
• Partner with IT and functional areas to develop simple, effective, and innovative solutions to simplify modeling processes.
• Provide guidance and expertise to junior staff on methodology, model implementation, and testing/debugging to support modeling initiatives.
• Support and comply with all Model Risk Management initiatives and Model Steward documentation and standards.

The Experience You Bring

• FSA Designation.
• 6+ years' experience in actuarial modeling and coding.
• Bachelor's in actuarial science, computer science, finance, mathematics or related field.
• Excited to work in a role that involves heavy use of Prophet in context of pricing, valuation and ALM modeling.
• Self-starter with ability to develop solutions by collaborating with multiple business partners.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, and to manage long-term projects.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Excellent communication skill.
• Experience coding in Python, Visual Basic, and SQL.
• Experience working with Azure DevOps, JIRA, pipelines, and AWS.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in Prophet.
• Experience with Annuity, Institutional, and Life products.
• Experience with ALM/Hedging.
• CERA/CFA designation.

You Can Be Who You Are.
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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.

$163, $199,980.00

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.