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Risk Management Director roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field. Large financial institutions, insurance carriers, and multinational corporations are the most active H-1B sponsors for this title, with petition filing typically tied to the April 1 cap season.
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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 Capital Risk Management Director to join our Risk Management team in Newport Beach, CA.
As Capital Risk Management Director, you’ll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by supporting the ongoing development and execution of a comprehensive and robust financial risk management framework that connects the company's core strategic objectives to its daily execution across pricing, capital management, liquidity management, and others. This is a high-impact role balancing technical and strategic capabilities to turn a complex risk environment into clear frameworks that shape how the company allocates capital, prices risks, and remains resilient to stress environments in order to serve the purpose of providing confidence for generations. The Director will lead and evolve the company's Economic and Capital Stress Testing Frameworks, partnering with stakeholders across functions, global offices, and legal entities to maintain robust frameworks that influence real actions. You will be filling an expanded role on the Capital and Liquidity Risk team that includes fellow actuarial and risk management professionals in Newport Beach and internationally.
How you’ll help move us forward:
- Lead the development and maintenance of the Company's Capital Stress Testing Framework
- Support updates to the Economic Framework through cross-functional collaboration and development of working methodology examples
- Perform thorough review of results associated with capital stress testing and economic capital, including providing effective challenge as appropriate to ensure consistent application of the principles of each framework across the Company's global businesses
- Partner with 1st line teams to drive consistent application of the Economic Framework and Capital Stress Testing Framework with thoroughly documented standards of implementation
- Translate complexity into clear takeaways for senior audiences including the Enterprise Risk Committee and Board Investment & Finance Committee, provisioning capital stress testing analysis and key drivers of capital exposure
The experience you bring:
- 10+ years of relevant experience in the life insurance or reinsurance industry
- Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) or equivalent actuarial qualification
- Strong technical understanding of multiple insurance and reinsurance product types across regulatory and economic valuation and capital frameworks
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to drive forward cross-functional initiatives
- Technical ability and confidence to provide thorough effective challenge when reviewing capital-related results and framework updates
What makes you stand out:
- Prior experience in enterprise risk management, capital management, or asset liability management function
- Strategic mindset with intellectual curiosity
- Willingness to challenge the status quo
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.
$203,760.00 - $249,040.00
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 Capital Risk Management Director to join our Risk Management team in Newport Beach, CA.
As Capital Risk Management Director, you’ll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by supporting the ongoing development and execution of a comprehensive and robust financial risk management framework that connects the company's core strategic objectives to its daily execution across pricing, capital management, liquidity management, and others. This is a high-impact role balancing technical and strategic capabilities to turn a complex risk environment into clear frameworks that shape how the company allocates capital, prices risks, and remains resilient to stress environments in order to serve the purpose of providing confidence for generations. The Director will lead and evolve the company's Economic and Capital Stress Testing Frameworks, partnering with stakeholders across functions, global offices, and legal entities to maintain robust frameworks that influence real actions. You will be filling an expanded role on the Capital and Liquidity Risk team that includes fellow actuarial and risk management professionals in Newport Beach and internationally.
How you’ll help move us forward:
- Lead the development and maintenance of the Company's Capital Stress Testing Framework
- Support updates to the Economic Framework through cross-functional collaboration and development of working methodology examples
- Perform thorough review of results associated with capital stress testing and economic capital, including providing effective challenge as appropriate to ensure consistent application of the principles of each framework across the Company's global businesses
- Partner with 1st line teams to drive consistent application of the Economic Framework and Capital Stress Testing Framework with thoroughly documented standards of implementation
- Translate complexity into clear takeaways for senior audiences including the Enterprise Risk Committee and Board Investment & Finance Committee, provisioning capital stress testing analysis and key drivers of capital exposure
The experience you bring:
- 10+ years of relevant experience in the life insurance or reinsurance industry
- Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) or equivalent actuarial qualification
- Strong technical understanding of multiple insurance and reinsurance product types across regulatory and economic valuation and capital frameworks
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to drive forward cross-functional initiatives
- Technical ability and confidence to provide thorough effective challenge when reviewing capital-related results and framework updates
What makes you stand out:
- Prior experience in enterprise risk management, capital management, or asset liability management function
- Strategic mindset with intellectual curiosity
- Willingness to challenge the status quo
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.
$203,760.00 - $249,040.00
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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Risk Management Director
Verify your SOC code before applying
Risk Management Directors are typically classified under SOC 11-3031. Pull your O*NET profile to confirm the degree requirements listed match your credentials. A mismatch between your background and the SOC classification is a common RFE trigger.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Risk Management Director roles by employers who have certified Labor Condition Applications for this title. Employers with a documented LCA history are operationally ready to sponsor, which shortens your path from offer to petition.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Run the OFLC Wage Search using your job location and SOC code before signing. The LCA wage must meet at least Level II for a director-level role. An offer below that threshold forces the employer to refile, delaying your start date.
Document your risk framework experience in plain language
USCIS RFEs for management roles often challenge the specialty occupation requirement. Prepare a resume and job description that ties your duties to a specific degree field, such as quantitative finance or actuarial science, not just general business administration.
Understand cap-exempt employer pathways if you miss the lottery
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-related entities are exempt from the H-1B annual cap. Some large financial firms have affiliated foundations or research arms that qualify. Ask your employer's immigration counsel whether any entity in their structure is cap-exempt.
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Find Risk Management Director JobsRisk Management Director H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Risk Management Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as finance, risk management, actuarial science, or quantitative analysis. Generic management duties without a field-specific degree requirement can draw an RFE. The job description must tie each core duty to that specific degree discipline, not just to business administration broadly.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most frequently for Risk Management Directors?
Financial services, insurance, and multinational manufacturing are the heaviest sponsors for this title. Banks, asset managers, and insurance carriers routinely file H-1B petitions for enterprise risk and credit risk directors. You can browse verified sponsor employers for this role on Migrate Mate, which surfaces companies with confirmed LCA filing history for Risk Management Director positions.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect my timeline for starting a Risk Management Director role?
Cap-subject H-1B petitions can only have an October 1 start date at the earliest, meaning you must be selected in the April lottery and have your petition approved before then. If your current work authorization expires before October 1, your employer may need to structure a cap-exempt bridge arrangement or you may need to maintain status through another category in the interim.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer mid-year as a Risk Management Director?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 allows you to change employers once your new employer files a transfer petition, without waiting for USCIS approval. The new employer must file an I-129 with a certified LCA before your last day at the current employer. Your salary and title must still meet prevailing wage requirements at the new company's location.
What credentials strengthen an H-1B petition for a Risk Management Director position?
A degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or actuarial science is the strongest foundation. Professional certifications such as FRM or CFA support the specialty occupation argument by demonstrating field-specific expertise beyond a general management background. USCIS gives additional weight to credentials that directly map to the specialized analytical duties described in the LCA and support letter.
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