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Job Title Manager, Pricing, Protection, AustraliaJob DescriptionThe RoleWorking with the VP and AVP of Protection Pricing, Australia this role will be responsible for actuarial pricing for protection business written in Australia by Pacific Life Re Australia (PLRe Aus).The role will focus on pricing of Retail and Direct-sold business, with a particular focus on an existing, long-term client. Along with managing the new business and in force pricing processes, this role would also be supporting other projects and initiatives related to the client.You will work with other teams (Underwriting, Claims, Data Analytics, Marketing, Back-office, and our technology partner UnderwriteMe) and build a relationship directly with the client to ideate and deliver innovative solutions that drive sustainable growth. Your role will cross both reinsurance and direct insurance pricing, and require a deep understanding of the distribution landscape within the Australian Retail market.Youll lead a team of analysts and actuaries and help them build their technical actuarial skills. Youll be supported by a global Pricing function as well as other pricing teams locally that focus on Group Risk and other Retail business.Youll be working in a company that values your technical skills, the innovative ideas and solutions you bring into the work you do, and your ability to communicate those ideas effectively.Pricing Manager ResponsibilitiesManages detailed assessment of opportunities from a pricing and risk perspective, with some considerations on business strategySupports marketing and business development in building and maintaining effective relationships with clients and promoting the business brandManages projects/quotes with minimal support from more senior Actuarial colleagues in PricingIndependently derives assumptions for opportunities, including those for new benefits/risks, applying expert judgement where requiredProvides robust challenge to assumptions within pricing and from other teams (e.g. Marketing, Underwriting, R&D) where there is different view and organise discussions to reach consensusProvide leadership and mentoring within the pricing team, ensuring appropriate development for junior team membersStrong communication skills, ensuring appropriate stakeholder management during the end-to-end quote process including clearly articulated pricing outcomes balancing technical and commercial considerations in papers/presentations, giving confidence to key stakeholders of pricing capabilityHas a deep understanding of the markets that the business operates in and the risks to which it is exposedQualifications & ExperienceEssential:FIAA or equivalent statusPrior work experience in reinsurance or direct insurance pricing rolesVery strong understanding of actuarial principles and processesVery strong technical, analytical and communication skillsGood organisational and time management skillsHigh focus on InnovationEnthusiastic, with a keen drive and focusDesirable:Experience working on Australian retail and direct-sold protection portfolios (i.e. individual Death, TPD, Critical Illness, and IP)Good working knowledge of the Australian market for both Retail and/or Group business, including product terms and pricing approachesExperience in systems such as SQL, Tableau, and Python/R will be beneficial, as will strong Excel/VBA skillsStrong mentoring skills to develop and train junior members of the teamProject management skillsWorking For Pacific Life ReEvery person in our global team is valued for the unique qualities they bring to our business and we seek to build their expertise and support their individual ambitions at every step. Of course, we take our work seriously and we know our team can operate under great pressure. We work hard and thrive on achievement, but we also know how to have fun and relax too. We regularly host a range of team building days to strengthen our team''s connection with each other and reflect on their successes.Providing employees with a healthy work-life balance is very important to our culture. We have a wide range of employee benefits and we host regular social activities and well being initiatives. We are also committed to supporting our employee''s involvement in their communities, by actively fundraising, hosting charity events and overseeing volunteering opportunities.Benefits Group Income Protection Subsidised Gym Membership Employee Assistance Program (Access EAP) Australian SuperAs part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact us about your needs so that we can discuss these with you to make sure that suitable adjustments are made, where possible.Pacific Life Re Principles and BehavioursPlease click here to view our company principles and behaviours #J-18808-Ljbffr