Manager, Strategic Analytics 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, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Fully qualified actuary (FIA or equivalent) with strong technical and analytical skills
  • Minimum 5–7 years in actuarial or analytics roles, ideally with exposure to R&D and/or Pricing across lines of business
  • Proven ability to lead complex projects and stakeholder management of cross-functional teams
  • Expertise in statistical modelling, predictive analytics, and data science tools (R, Python, SQL)
  • Familiarity with insurance risk modelling and underwriting processes (ideal)
  • Strong communication and influencing skills
  • Ability to translate technical insights into business strategy

Responsibilities

  • Drive projects that utilise novel datasets (e.g., particularly UnderwriteMe, medical and wellness data) to advance risk modelling and underwriting innovation
  • Lead ideation and execution of advanced analytics and novel data initiatives supporting Protection and Savings & Retirement strategies
  • Lead internal and external projects supporting pricing, client solutions, and underwriting teams, including client facing initiatives
  • Embed advanced analytics techniques into actuarial processes for quantifying existing and emerging risks
  • Collaborate with Pricing, Underwriting, and Business Development teams to deliver actionable insights
  • Support utilisation of the Data Analytics Platform (DAP)
  • Identify and integrate external data sources to improve risk assessment and product propositions
  • Partner with internal teams (Pricing, Underwriting, and Client Solutions) and external clients on predictive modelling and innovative data utilisation
  • Represent the organisation at industry forums and contribute to thought leadership
  • Ensure compliance with internal risk and governance frameworks
  • Provide project and initiative updates to leadership forums including Data Insight Steering Committee (DISC), Protection Market Leadership Committees, and R&D Leadership

Skills

Advanced Analytics
Predictive Modelling
Risk Modelling
Underwriting
Pricing
Data Analytics Platform
Novel Datasets
Actuarial Processes
Stakeholder Engagement
Governance

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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