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Manage the company's Total Cost of Risk, optimizing the balance between risk transfer, retention ... Experience working with Actuaries and actuarial methodologies * Experience with alternative risk ...

Director, Risk Management

San Diego, CA · On-site

$169.48 - $203.38/hr

Partner with external advisors (actuaries, captive managers, legal counsel) to structure, domicile, and operate alternative risk financing programs.* Develop financial models to assess risk retention ...

Director, Risk Management

San Diego, CA · On-site

$169.48 - $203.38/hr

Partner with external advisors (actuaries, captive managers, legal counsel) to structure, domicile, and operate alternative risk financing programs. * Develop financial models to assess risk ...

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Partner with external advisors (actuaries, captive managers, legal counsel) to structure, domicile, and operate alternative risk financing programs. * Develop financial models to assess risk ...

Director, Risk Management

San Diego, CA · On-site

$169.48 - $203.38/hr

Partner with external advisors (actuaries, captive managers, legal counsel) to structure, domicile, and operate alternative risk financing programs. Develop financial models to assess risk retention ...

Partner with external advisors (actuaries, captive managers, legal counsel) to structure, domicile, andoperatealternative risk financing programs. * Develop financial models to assess risk retention ...

Enterprise Risk & Claims Management Lead endtoend Risk and Claims Management across Netflix ... including actuaries, brokers, carriers, and TPAs, ensuring bestinclass service, innovative ...

Manage the company's Total Cost of Risk, optimizing the balance between risk transfer, retention ... Oversee strategic relationships with external partners, including actuaries, brokers, carriers, and ...

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How does an actuarial risk management professional typically collaborate with other departments within an organization?

Actuarial risk management professionals frequently work cross-functionally, partnering with departments such as underwriting, finance, product development, and IT. They provide data-driven insights and risk assessments that inform strategic decision-making, product pricing, and financial forecasting. Effective communication skills are essential, as actuaries often present complex findings to non-technical stakeholders. Regular collaboration ensures that risk considerations are integrated into overall business strategies and operations.

What is actuarial risk management?

Actuarial risk management is the process by which actuaries identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks within organizations, especially in insurance, pensions, and finance. Actuaries use mathematical and statistical models to analyze uncertain future events and help organizations make informed decisions about pricing, reserving, and capital management. Their work ensures that companies remain financially stable and can meet their long-term obligations to policyholders or beneficiaries.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in actuarial risk management, and why are they important?

To excel in Actuarial Risk Management, you need strong quantitative analysis, statistical modeling, and financial theory expertise, typically supported by a degree in mathematics, statistics, or actuarial science and progress toward actuarial certifications (such as SOA or CAS exams). Familiarity with actuarial software (like Prophet or AXIS), advanced Excel skills, and data analysis tools (such as R or Python) is highly valued. Exceptional problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication distinguish top performers in this field. These skills are crucial for accurately assessing risk, informing business decision-making, and ensuring regulatory compliance within financial and insurance sectors.

What is the difference between Actuarial Risk Management vs Actuarial Analyst?

AspectActuarial Risk ManagementActuarial Analyst
CredentialsRequires actuarial exams, often a few completed; professional certification (e.g., ASA, FSA) preferredRequires actuarial exams, typically fewer completed; pursuing certification
Work EnvironmentStrategic, risk-focused, often in risk management or underwriting departmentsData analysis, modeling, and reporting in actuarial departments
Industry UsageUsed in insurance, finance, and risk management sectorsPrimarily in insurance companies, consulting firms, and government agencies

Actuarial Risk Management professionals focus on identifying and mitigating risks for organizations, often involving strategic decision-making. Actuarial Analysts perform detailed data analysis and modeling to support actuarial functions. While both roles require actuarial exams, Risk Managers typically have more experience and focus on broader risk strategies, whereas Analysts concentrate on data-driven analysis.

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Infographic showing various Actuarial Risk Management job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution.

AVP - Group Employee Benefits Risk Management

Pacific Life Insurance Company

Newport Beach, CA • On-site, Remote

$230K - $268K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago


Pacific Life rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

225th of 303 rated insurance


Job description

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 AVP - Group Employee Benefits Risk Management to join our Pacific Life Workforce Benefits Division (WBD) in Newport Beach, CA, Omaha, NE, Charlotte, NC, or remote if you are not located near one of our offices.

As an AVP in Groups Employee Benefits Risk Management, you will play a key role in Pacific Life's growth and long-term success. You will work directly with business partners and key stakeholders to support the execution of the new and growing WBD strategy and key initiatives while assessing and mitigating key risks across the Division.

How you'll make an impact:

  • Support the execution of the Group Employee Benefits Division strategy to grow and scale a $1B revenue, profitable business in the Group Benefits market

  • Work collaboratively with partners on a variety of new business and in force initiatives to identify, assess and mitigate key risks, including:

    • New product development

    • Rate development

    • Renewal strategies

    • Execution of Technology and Operations roadmaps

  • Partner with Finance & Actuarial, Risk Management and WBD to tailor pricing and other risk policies and standards as needed for Group Benefits

  • Oversee the implementation of underwriting and pricing methodologies, support assumption oversight and model risk governance activities within the Division

  • Supervise operational risk management activities within the Division and coordinate 2nd lines of defense activities within the Division where needed (e.g., Risk, Compliance, CISO)

  • Promote a risk-aware culture and drive consistent and effective management practices

  • Develop and maintain division-level risk governance and reporting

  • Remain engaged with the competitive landscape, providing an understanding of competitor risk practices to stakeholders

  • Contribute to the development of enterprise-wide risk policies and standards and promote their adoption throughout the Division

The experience you will bring:

  • 10+ years of relevant Actuarial/Risk Management experience within the Group Employee Group Benefits industry

  • Strong understanding of how insurance, operational, and strategic risks manifest in group benefits products

  • Strong analytical capabilities with ability to apply analytical/critical thinking background to new situations

  • Self-starter who can be trusted to take ownership of their work product

  • Understanding of insurer financials, including Statutory and GAAP accounting, as well as how those frameworks are represented in product pricing

  • Strategic, creative, and broadly focused thinker with demonstrated ability to be persuasive and collaborative

What will make you stand out:

  • Relevant credentials, including FSA or CFA, are a plus

  • Consistent track record of effectively working with data to manage risk and process re-engineering, simplification, and streamlining

  • Comfortable in ambiguity and an advocate for change

  • Demonstrated ability to anticipate future consequences and trends accurately

Base Salary Range:

$230,000 - $268,000

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.

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.


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About Pacific Life

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When you purchase life insurance and retirement solutions, you're buying a promise. A promise that today, tomorrow or ten years from now, we'll be there. For more than 150 years, our clients have trusted Pacific Life to protect what matters most to them - their families, their businesses, their futures.

Industry

Finance and insurance

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Newport Beach, CA, US

Year founded

1868

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