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Risk Management Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. workers are available before filing an I-140 immigrant petition on your behalf. Financial services, insurance, and healthcare organizations regularly sponsor foreign professionals in this field for permanent residency.
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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 AVP - Group Employee Benefits Risk Management to join our Pacific Life Workforce Benefits Division (WBD) in Newport Beach, CA, Omaha, NE, Charlotte, NC, or remote if you are not located near one of our offices.
As an AVP in Groups Employee Benefits Risk Management, you will play a key role in Pacific Life’s growth and long-term success. You will work directly with business partners and key stakeholders to support the execution of the new and growing WBD strategy and key initiatives while assessing and mitigating key risks across the Division.
How you’ll make an impact:
- Support the execution of the Group Employee 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 Group Employee 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
Base Salary Range:
$230,000 - $268,000
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.
Your 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
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.
What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife
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.
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 AVP - Group Employee Benefits Risk Management to join our Pacific Life Workforce Benefits Division (WBD) in Newport Beach, CA, Omaha, NE, Charlotte, NC, or remote if you are not located near one of our offices.
As an AVP in Groups Employee Benefits Risk Management, you will play a key role in Pacific Life’s growth and long-term success. You will work directly with business partners and key stakeholders to support the execution of the new and growing WBD strategy and key initiatives while assessing and mitigating key risks across the Division.
How you’ll make an impact:
- Support the execution of the Group Employee 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 Group Employee 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
Base Salary Range:
$230,000 - $268,000
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.
Your 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
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.
What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Risk Management Specialist
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM locks in the minimum requirements for your role before filing. Gather transcripts, professional certifications like FRM or CFA, and evidence that your credentials match the job description your employer will submit to DOL.
Target industries with documented sponsorship history
Financial services, insurance carriers, and large healthcare systems file PERM applications for Risk Management Specialists far more often than smaller firms. Focus your search on employers in these sectors rather than startups unlikely to absorb multi-year sponsorship costs.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with active green card sponsorship history for risk management roles. Filtering by PERM filing activity narrows your list to companies already familiar with the EB-2 and EB-3 process.
Understand how PERM job requirements affect your eligibility
Employers cannot inflate PERM requirements to fit your resume after the fact. Confirm the role genuinely requires your specific degree field and experience level before accepting an offer tied to green card sponsorship.
Verify the prevailing wage before your employer files
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Cross-check your offered salary against the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code for Risk Management Specialists before PERM is submitted.
Green Card Risk Management Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Risk Management Specialist roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3?
Both categories apply depending on the position's stated requirements. EB-2 covers roles requiring a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience. EB-3 covers positions requiring a bachelor's degree. Employers choose the category when drafting the PERM job description, so the classification is set before you apply, not after.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary status requiring renewal every three years, subject to annual lottery caps. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual lottery, leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work permit, and locks in your priority date from the I-140 filing. For most countries outside India and China, EB-3 wait times are currently short, making the PERM route faster to permanent status than cycling through H-1B renewals.
Which employers sponsor green cards for Risk Management Specialists most often?
Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with PERM filing history in risk management. Large financial institutions, insurance groups, healthcare networks, and management consulting firms account for a disproportionate share of EB-2 and EB-3 filings for this occupation. Smaller firms rarely sponsor because PERM requires legal fees, prevailing wage compliance, and multi-year HR commitment.
Can my employer start PERM while I'm on a work visa other than H-1B?
Yes. PERM can be filed regardless of your current nonimmigrant status, whether you hold H-1B, L-1 visa, O-1, or another classification. The PERM application is entirely employer-side, and USCIS processes the subsequent I-140 independently of your current visa type. Your existing status just needs to remain valid while you wait for the green card process to complete.
What happens to my green card case if I change jobs mid-process?
Leaving your sponsoring employer before the I-140 is approved means the PERM and petition are generally abandoned, and the process restarts with a new employer. After I-140 approval and 180 days of continuous employment, portability rules under AC21 may let you change to a same or similar role without losing your priority date. Confirm portability eligibility with an immigration attorney before accepting a competing offer.