AVP, Risk, Europe 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, Reinsurance, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Relevant professional qualification, preferably with 7+ years’ relevant business experience
  • Preferably an understanding of risk management frameworks and how to implement and maintain them
  • Preferably an understanding of the use and implementation of economic capital models
  • Preferably an understanding of actuarial processes and requirements, including assumptions and modelling
  • Preferably an understanding of relevant aspects of the regulatory environment and financial reporting standards
  • Showcasing appropriate behaviours in decision-making, engagement with internal and external parties, and ensuring risk and compliance culture is appropriate
  • Demonstrates an appropriate level of technical skills for their role and an appreciation of current issues affecting their profession and the life reinsurance industry
  • Values diverse perspectives and fosters an environment where all voices are heard
  • Ability and confidence to constructively challenge colleagues at all levels, and a willingness to thoughtfully question existing practices
  • Ability to communicate complex concepts and information to a variety of audiences

Responsibilities

  • Engaging in key decisions where second line oversight is required including transaction reviews, material projects and assumption governance
  • Representing the Risk Function on relevant leadership forums, in particular the Europe and North America Market Leadership Committee and the UK Branch management committee, and providing expert advice on risk-related matters
  • Monitoring, validation and analysing economic capital requirements
  • Developing appropriate stress and scenario analysis to derive meaningful insights
  • Carrying out ‘second line’ risk management including risk identification, monitoring and assessment, and providing risk management tools and guidance
  • Leading delivery of the Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA) or equivalent
  • Oversight of the risk management system and associated reporting metrics
  • Developing risk framework, including introduction of new limits and policy refinement
  • Overseeing the implementation and ongoing compliance with the risk management framework, including recording and investigating operational events and supporting a strong risk management culture
  • Reporting to appropriate RIBM and Pacific Life Re Division bodies
  • Representing Risk on the Europe and North America Market Leadership Committee
  • Fulfilling the UK branch ‘SMF 4 – Chief Risk’ regulated responsibilities
  • Reporting to the Global VP, Risk
  • Supporting oversight and monitoring of an effective risk management framework and ensuring a consistent and risk-focussed approach is used to assess and implement key initiatives
  • Contributing to key strategic and operational decisions for the business, in particular the Europe and North America regions
  • Providing objective advice on and effective challenge to activities and decisions that may materially impact the Division’s risk profile and reporting to the Division Risk Management Committee (DRMC) and relevant boards and committees as necessary

Skills

Risk Management
Risk Framework
Transaction Review
Assumption Governance
Regulatory Compliance
SMF 4
Leadership
Stakeholder Engagement
Project Oversight
Reporting

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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