AVP, Chief Risk Officer Workforce Benefits (Newport Beach) Job at Pacific Life Insurance, Newport Beach, CA

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  • Pacific Life Insurance
  • Newport Beach, CA

Job Description

Job Description:

Were actively seeking a talented AVP Chief Risk Officer, Workforce Benefits Division (WBD) to join the Pacific Life Risk Management team. Pacific Life is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA; ideally this person will be based out of Newport Beach. This role is hybrid, with 4 days in the office.

The AVP WBD Chief Risk Officer will play a key role in Pacific Lifes growth and long-term success. This successful candidate will work directly with business partners and key stakeholders to support the execution of the new and growing WBD strategy and key initiatives and assess and mitigate key risks across the Division.

How youll make an impact:

  • Support the execution of the Workforce Benefits Division strategy to grow and scale a $1B revenue, profitable business in the Group Benefits market
  • Work collaboratively with partners on a variety of new business and in force initiatives to identify, assess and mitigate key risks, including:
    • New product development
    • Rate development
    • Renewal strategies
    • Execution of Technology and Operations roadmaps
  • Partner with Finance & Actuarial, Risk Management and WBD to tailor pricing and other risk policies and standards as needed for Group Benefits
  • Oversee the implementation of underwriting and pricing methodologies, support assumption oversight and model risk governance activities within the Division
  • Supervise operational risk management activities within the Division and coordinate 2nd lines of defense activities within the Division where needed (e.g., Risk, Compliance, CISO)
  • Promote a risk-aware culture and drive consistent and effective management practices
  • Develop and maintain division-level risk governance and reporting
  • Remain engaged with the competitive landscape, providing an understanding of competitor risk practices to stakeholders
  • Contribute to the development of enterprise-wide risk policies and standards and promote their adoption throughout the Division

The experience you will bring:

  • 10+ years of relevant Actuarial/Risk Management experience within the Workforce/Group Benefits industry
  • Strong understanding of how insurance, operational, and strategic risks manifest in group benefits products
  • Strong analytical capabilities with ability to apply analytical/critical thinking background to new situations
  • Self-starter who can be trusted to take ownership of their work product
  • Understanding of insurer financials, including Statutory and GAAP accounting, as well as how those frameworks are represented in product pricing
  • Strategic, creative, and broadly focused thinker with demonstrated ability to be persuasive and collaborative

What will make you stand out:

  • Relevant credentials, including FSA or CFA, are a plus
  • Consistent track record of effectively working with data to manage risk and process re-engineering, simplification, and streamlining
  • Comfortable in ambiguity and an advocate for change
  • Demonstrated ability to anticipate future consequences and trends accurately

More reasons to join:

At Pacific Life, the work we do matters. We work passionately each day to drive our company forward while enjoying job security, flexible scheduling, and great opportunities for career growth.


You can be who you are.

We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential. Whats life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife

Your Benefits Start Day 1

  • 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

Base Pay Range:

$230,000 - $268,000

The base pay range noted represents the companys 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.

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.

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Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Flexible hours,

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