Senior Actuary (FSA) - Data Steward
Pacific Life
Newport Beach, California
Full-Time
$152,370
HybridSenior
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 Senior Actuary (FSA) to join our Data Steward team in Charlotte, NC, 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.
While construction is underway for our new Charlotte location, we are opening an interim location in early 2026, less than a mile from the Queensbridge Collective. This interim location will support our growing team through 2028, offering the resources and flexibility needed to build momentum as we establish our presence in the region.
Pacific Life is seeking a Senior Actuary (FSA) to support and elevate our actuarial data governance, model integration, and end‑to‑end data processes across multiple product lines. In this highly collaborative and data‑centric role, you’ll work closely with the Actuarial and Data/IT teams to strengthen the consistency, quality, and strategic use of actuarial data throughout the enterprise.
If you’re motivated by improving data reliability, enhancing modeling workflows, and serving as a key bridge between business needs and actuarial systems, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to shape how data drives outcomes.
How you’ll help move us forward:
Support integration of new or updated data sources into Prophet and other actuarial systems.
Ensure Prophet tables and actuarial data structures remain aligned, consistent, and optimized across product lines.
Work with business partners to understand how data movements impact results, providing clarity, analysis, and direction.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand actuarial model requirements, ensuring data is structured appropriately to meet modeling needs.
Assist in onboarding new products into production data pipelines and actuarial systems.
Support assumption updates, asset/market scenario inputs, reinsurance changes, and other data updates.
Partner with modeling teams to define optimal data approaches for new products that streamline regression testing and accelerate development.
Develop and apply data validation rules, diagnostic checks, and cleansing routines.
Identify future data issues that may impact quarter‑end reporting by understanding model run structures and policy mapping logic.
Implement governance for centralized reference tables to ensure reproducibility and cross‑team consistency.
Maintain reference data tables (risk codes, cap rates, product mappings, file name assignments).
Understand and manage relationships between data domains and Prophet inputs to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Update cohort mapping and Prophet file references for new or revised products.
Identify automation opportunities and areas for process improvement to enhance reliability and efficiency.
Mitigate risks caused by new plan codes, new asset types, missing keys, or evolving table structures.
Improve the stability and reproducibility of historical model runs and reporting cycles.
Conduct exploratory data analyses on both input and output data.
Provide insights and decision support to actuarial, finance, and business teams.
Assist with reporting enhancements, ad hoc studies, and enterprise analytics initiatives.
Develop clear and comprehensive documentation for data processes, governance, and workflows.
Provide training and support to actuarial and non‑actuarial partners to build shared understanding and transparency.
Actuarial Credentials: FSA
Education: Bachelor’s in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field.
Experience:
Strong background in data management, governance, data architecture, or actuarial data processes
Experience working with actuarial models and data structures
Technical Skills:
SQL, scripting (Python/R), relational databases, data lakes, and data management platforms
Experience with Snowflake, Prophet, or PolySystems is a strong plus
Analytical Abilities: Skilled in interpreting complex datasets and diagnosing data issues.
Communication: Ability to translate technical details into clear business language.
Project Management: Effective at organizing workflows, timelines, and stakeholder alignment.
Continuous Learning: Interest in expanding expertise in Prophet data architecture and modern data management approaches.
Base Salary Ranges per Location:
Charlotte, NC: $152,370 - $186,230
Newport Beach, CA: $167,670 - $204,930
Omaha, NE: $144,810 - $176,990
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.
$167,670.00 - $204,930.00Your 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
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EEO Statement:
Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.