Corporate Actuary at Pacific Life

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Insurance, ReinsuranceIndustries

Requirements

Nearly/newly qualified actuary (Institute & Faculty of Actuaries or equivalent)
Strong technical and analytical capabilities with a deep understanding of a life (re)insurers’ balance sheet
Proven communication and stakeholder engagement skills – confident in distilling complex information for diverse audiences
Excellent time management skills with the ability to deliver under pressure
Experience collaborating across disciplines, functions, and geographies
Ability to identify and escalate critical issues promptly, ensuring they receive appropriate attention
Ability to focus on quality, accuracy, and delivering outputs that are insightful, reliable, and fit for purpose
Self-starter with a proactive, results-driven mindset; able to take ownership and deliver high-quality outputs with minimal oversight
Precision and attention to detail, coupled with a growth mindset – learns from mistakes and implements improvements
Sound actuarial judgement, with the confidence to make decisions in situations of limited information
Strong commercial acumen, with awareness of emerging issues in actuarial practice and the global life (re)insurance landscape
Critical thinker who challenges existing processes and seeks smarter, more efficient, and innovative solutions
Flexible, resourceful, and resilient under pressure – able to juggle competing priorities while meeting demanding deadlines
Engaged, articulate, and impactful in meetings – able to influence and add value
Collaborative team player who contributes openly, shares expertise, and strengthens collective performance
Desirable
Prior experience in business planning, capital management, or ALM
Exposure to group or central actuarial functions
Experience across multiple reporting/capital frameworks: SII, Economic Capital, BMA EBS, US GAAP, LDTI, IFRS 17

Responsibilities

Partner with actuaries, accountants, risk managers, and treasury professionals to deliver insights across Savings & Retirement, Protection, and Capital Solutions businesses
In Capital Management: Apply deep technical and commercial acumen to assess risks and constraints, identifying innovative solutions to optimise capital and liquidity positions
In Business Planning: Develop robust multi-year capital plans across multiple balance sheets, providing senior stakeholders with high-quality analysis to guide effective business management and strategic decision-making
In Reporting: Analyse and interpret the key drivers of economic and regulatory balance sheets, transforming complex data into clear, actionable narratives for senior leadership

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Capital ManagementBusiness PlanningFinancial ReportingBalance Sheet AnalysisRisk ManagementStakeholder EngagementLife ReinsuranceEconomic ModelingRegulatory ReportingForecasting

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What qualifications are required for the Corporate Actuary role?

The role requires a nearly/newly qualified actuary from the Institute & Faculty of Actuaries or equivalent.

What essential experience is needed for this position?

Candidates need strong technical and analytical capabilities with a deep understanding of a life (re)insurers’ balance sheet, proven communication and stakeholder engagement skills, excellent time management under pressure, experience collaborating across disciplines, and the ability to identify and escalate critical issues.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this Corporate Actuary position remote or office-based?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What kind of candidate stands out for this role?

A self-starter with a proactive, results-driven mindset, precision and attention to detail, sound actuarial judgement, and strong commercial acumen will stand out, along with prior experience in business planning, capital management, or ALM.

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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