Director Technology Actuarial Solutions

Company: Pacific Life Insurance Company
Location: Aliso Viejo
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description:Director of Actuarial Technology SolutionsThis role will lead the technology Solution Delivery teams supporting the Actuarial and Finance function of the organization, reporting to the AVP of Data Management & Finance IT. The role will be responsible for execution around the entire development lifecycle (ideation, build, support, and sunset) of solutions for the designated functional areas.In this role, the individual will support the technology component of a multi-year, cross-functional program to modernize the Actuarial and Finance functions in addition to supporting existing systems and day-to-day processes. Team members may include contractors, consultants, and full-time employees. The team will need to rely on other teams within IT to supply necessary capabilities to fulfill outcomes and goals and will thus need to be able to manage informally as well as formally.Specific goals of the Modernization program are:Shorten the length of time to close quarterly financial reporting resultsEnhance the environment of control and qualityPosition the organization to scale in support of significant sales growth goalsPosition the organization to manage inforce and reinsurance transactions more quickly and effectivelyDuties and Responsibilities:Manage the technical builds across the Finance and Actuarial systems from design through implementation ensuring quality, timeliness, strict adherence to business requirements, and budget complianceEnforce standard processes, templates, methods used to support project workCommunicate all technical decisions, issues and risks to IT Leadership and manage technical dependencies within or external to the programDevelop and manage technical solutions, standards and plans for all projects within the programIdentify and prioritize the Finance and Actuarial data architecture and supporting system and process requirementsExplain and document the architecture and / or other technical changes required, as well as associated benefits, to a diverse group of stakeholdersReview and own technical deliverables from external resourcesProvide technology oversight, manages technology related objectives and issues in the Actuarial and Finance spacesSupports Solution Architect---s vision of technical eco-system in alignment with Enterprise Architecture policy, standards, and guidanceContributes to designing systems and solutions in alignment with department vision while creating a bridge between technology and business teamsContributes to and executes on technical roadmaps to modernize, enhance, and support the application set of their business partnersExperience and Education RequirementsAbility to understand and understand and communicate effectively with Actuarial teams and support the actuarial functionBachelor---s degree in Computer and Information Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Management, Management Information Systems, Mathematics or related field.5 years of Finance and/or Actuarial technology experience implementing finance, accounting, planning, forecasting, modeling and reporting solutions, including:Technical/business analyst experience in a subset of the following areas: data migration, data and analytics, application development, storage management, networking, operations management, cloud technology, virtualization, security, regulatory complianceTechnical/business analyst experience in a subset of the following technologies: MG Alfa, Prophet, Oracle ERP and EMP (cloud preferred), a cloud service platform (Google Cloud Services, Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, etc.), Java, SQL, Python, Linux, or Windows HPC5 years leading teamsStrong project management skills2-3 Passed Actuarial Exams is preferredPreferred RequirementsExperience with life/annuity company operations.Prior experience in both technology architecture and leadership roles.Experience with a cloud or hybrid platforms such as Azure and AWS.Strong leadership skills to lead teams with a mix of internal, external resources and with a mix of formal reporting relationships (dotted line and solid line)Proven verbal and written communication and conflict resolution skillsStrong understanding of data modeling principles and enterprise data warehousing principles within the cloudStrong programming and analytical skillsKnowledge of statutory, GAAP, and tax accountingKnowledge of general account insurance productsSelf-starter can proactively address issues and concernsAbility to organize and manage multiple prioritiesAbility to weigh different options and associated risks/benefits in order to come up with best recommendations and solutionsIntermediate to advanced knowledge of data transformation (e.g. Alteryx), and data visualization (e.g. Tableau, MSPowerBI)Team player who is comfortable working in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environmentHow We Help You Succeed:We---re fostering a culture of shared values across our company by providing generous compensation and comprehensive benefits that allow our employees to find fulfillment and security in personal life and career alike. These include: Competitive Salary and BenefitsWork-Life Balance & Flexible SchedulingMedical, dental, and vision as part our commitment to investing in the health and wellbeing of our employeesTwo retirement savings plans: 401k savings plan with company match and Company Retirement Contribution (company-paid)Generous PTO and holiday payWarm Colleagues & Inspiring CultureEEO 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.Job InfoType: Full timeLocation: Aliso Viejo CA-45

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