AVP, Model Risk, Divisional at Pacific Life

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Insurance, ReinsuranceIndustries

Requirements

  • Qualified Actuary (FIA or equivalent) with strong post-qualified experience
  • Expertise in actuarial modeling, model validations or audits; good understanding of risk and control frameworks
  • Strong knowledge of different reporting bases (BMA, US GAAP, IFRS17, Solvency II)
  • Experience in the Life (Re)insurance industry, in areas of financial reporting, forecasting, or pricing
  • Ability to influence and challenge both senior leaders and technical teams effectively
  • Experience with Tyche, SQL, R, and Tableau

Responsibilities

  • Lead comprehensive validations across Pricing, Valuation, Capital Planning, and Assumption Setting models; meet BMA Scenario Based Approach (SBA) review expectations where applicable
  • Raise the bar on methodologies and assumptions by challenging practices, identifying areas of potential risk and driving for meaningful improvements
  • Present clear actionable findings to model owners, senior leaders, and risk committees
  • Lead and develop a team of model risk professionals
  • Collaborate with cross-domain subject experts to understand and impact the business more holistically and contribute to the evolution of the MRM Framework
  • Guide business teams on efficient modeling techniques and robust governance practices
  • Monitor industry trends, emerging practices, and modeling solutions to inform recommendations

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Actuarial ModelingModel ValidationModel Risk ManagementIFRS17Solvency IIUS GAAPBMA SBAPricing ModelsValuation ModelsCapital PlanningAssumption SettingRisk FrameworksLeadership

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What qualifications and experience are required for the AVP Model Risk role?

Candidates must be a Qualified Actuary (FIA or equivalent) with strong post-qualified experience, expertise in actuarial modeling, model validations or audits, strong knowledge of reporting bases like BMA, US GAAP, IFRS17, and Solvency II, experience in Life (Re)insurance, and proficiency with Tyche, SQL, R, and Tableau.

What is the work location for this position?

The role is based in London, leading the Pacific Life Re Model Risk team there.

What is the company culture like at Pacific Life Re?

The culture values every team member's unique qualities, supports expertise and ambitions, promotes work-life balance, and includes team building days, social activities, wellbeing initiatives, and community involvement through fundraising and volunteering.

What does the team structure look like for this role?

The AVP will lead and develop a dedicated team of model risk professionals.

What makes a strong candidate for this AVP Model Risk position?

A strong candidate will have the ability to influence and challenge senior leaders and technical teams effectively, along with deep expertise in actuarial modeling and Life (Re)insurance.

Pacific Life

About Pacific Life

Newport Beach, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1868Year Founded
$189.4MTotal Funding
N/ACompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Increased competition in annuities market from companies like Prudential and MetLife.
Potential financial exposure from significant real estate investments.
Integration challenges with Selerix could affect customer satisfaction.

Differentiation

Pacific Life partners with T. Rowe Price for innovative Lifetime Income solutions.
Recognized as a top community-minded company, enhancing brand reputation and trust.
Real-time integration with Selerix improves benefits administration accuracy and efficiency.

Upsides

Lifetime Income solution attracts clients seeking secure retirement options.
Enhanced annuity products offer flexibility and growth, increasing product attractiveness.
Strong real estate financing position opens more sector opportunities.

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