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Job Description:

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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.

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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.