Director & Actuary, VA & RILA Valuation and Projection at Pacific Life

Position Director & Actuary, VA & RILA Valuation and Projection
Posted 27 Jul 2026
Expired 26 Aug 2026
Company Pacific Life
Location Newport Beach | US
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

Latest job information from Pacific Life for the position of Director & Actuary, VA & RILA Valuation and Projection. If the Director & Actuary, VA & RILA Valuation and Projection vacancy in Newport Beach matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

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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 Director & Actuary to join our VA & RILA Valuation and Projection team. This role is on-site 4 days per week and work from home 1 day per week in Newport Beach, CA, Omaha, NE, or Charlotte, NC. If you are not currently located near one of our offices, we offer comprehensive relocation assistance.


As a Director & Actuary, you’ll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by overseeing the completion of periodic statutory valuation and asset adequacy analysis processes and providing insights regarding financial results. You will fill a new role that directly supervises a team of three people in the corporate division. Your team members will include actuaries and business analyst professionals.


How you’ll help move us forward:

  • Lead and develop a staff of actuaries and business analyst professionals by providing insights, guidance, and oversight through setting and communicating clear objectives and expectations, providing stretch assignments based on employees' skills & levels, and providing knowledge transfer, coaching and support
  • Direct and oversee the completion of periodic statutory valuation and asset adequacy analysis processes
  • Lead development of analysis to explain financial results
  • Ensure appropriate valuation controls
  • Engage key stakeholders at appropriate level of involvement to drive decision-making in a timely manner
  • Implement process improvements, automation, and efficiencies
  • Foster collaboration, manage expectations and workloads, and communicate project updates, milestones, and risks
  • Communicate effectively with various stakeholders, from interns to senior management, in language appropriate for the audience


The experience you bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or a related field
  • FSA designation
  • 8+ years of actuarial experience, with at least 3 years post-FSA designation
  • Experience mentoring and developing team members


What makes you stand out:

  • Passion to be the best team
  • Prior experience with variable annuities, RILA, valuation and/or modeling
  • Familiarity with VM-21 and C3 RBC
  • Prophet experience
  • Strong organizational, time management, and leadership skills

Salary Ranges per Location:

  • Newport Beach, CA: $203,760 - $249,040
  • Omaha, NE: $175,950 - $215,050
  • Charlotte, NC: $185,220 - $226,380

You can be who you are.
People come first here. We’re committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. Learn more about how we create a welcoming work environment through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife.

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.

$203,760.00 - $249,040.00

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

You Can Be Who You Are

We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential.

What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife

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.

Job Info:

  • Company: Pacific Life
  • Position: Director & Actuary, VA & RILA Valuation and Projection
  • Work Location: Newport Beach
  • Country: US

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