Actuary & Director: Enterprise Finance Delivery Leader

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 Actuary & Director – Enterprise Finance & Actuarial Projects to join our Enterprise Finance & Actuarial Projects team in Newport Beach, CA or Omaha, NE . This role follows a hybrid schedule of four days in the office (on-site). If you are not currently located near one of our offices, you will be required to relocate. As an Actuary & Director , you’ll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by serving as a senior product owner and delivery leader for complex, enterprise-wide actuarial initiatives that cut across products, functions, and reporting frameworks. This role sits in a highly visible team within Enterprise Finance & Actuarial, designed to provide focused ownership, decision-making, and execution for priority initiatives. You will partner closely with senior actuarial, finance, and technology leaders, collaborating to align stakeholders and drive outcomes, while working alongside experienced finance, systems, and actuarial professionals in a collaborative, project-oriented environment. How you’ll help move us forward: Serve as product owner and accountable delivery lead for enterprise actuarial initiatives, owning scope, priorities, and outcomes across the project lifecycle. Translate actuarial and business requirements into clear execution plans, aligning actuarial, finance, and technology partners through the project. Drive consistent, enterprise-level implementation of actuarial business requirements, including, but not limited to: reporting frameworks, methodologies, and regulatory changes across internal and external reporting bases. Lead complex initiatives such as actuarial reporting transformations, governance frameworks development, implementations of technical actuarial elements, and actuarial workstreams within large-scale cross-functional change programs. Partner with PMO and enterprise stakeholders to manage prioritization, dependencies, risks, and communications; synthesize issues and recommendations for senior leadership. Provide hands-on technical and strategic leadership where short-to-medium-term actuarial subject matter expertise is required to unblock progress and ensure delivery. The experience you bring: FSA or equivalent designation. Experience with leadership of complex, cross-functional initiatives. Deep working knowledge of actuarial reporting frameworks (e.g., regulatory, economic value/economic capital, external vs. internal lenses). Experience operating in product owner, delivery lead, or technical lead roles on actuarial transformation efforts or other enterprise programs. Strong ability to synthesize complex technical topics into clear, decision-oriented messaging for senior leaders and non-actuarial stakeholders. Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and deliver results in a fast-paced, ambiguous, matrixed environment. Experience collaborating closely with PMO, finance, and technology partners to drive execution. What makes you stand out: Demonstrated success leading enterprise initiatives through influence and credibility. Experience acting as a trusted advisor and execution partner to senior actuarial and finance leaders. Comfort navigating ambiguity, setting direction, and making trade-offs in evolving regulatory and business environments. Strong executive communication and storytelling skills, including the ability to frame complex actuarial work in terms of business impact using tools such as PowerPoint. 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. 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