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Risk Management Directors are strong H-1B visa sponsorship candidates. The role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in finance, economics, or a related field, and employers in banking, insurance, and consulting sponsor it regularly. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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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 Risk Management Director Jobs
Target financial institutions and consulting firms first
Banks, insurance companies, and management consulting firms have established immigration programs and sponsor Risk Management Directors far more consistently than smaller employers. Their legal and HR teams understand the H-1B process and move quickly.
Align your degree field to the role explicitly
H-1B specialty occupation requires your degree to match the job. Finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, or actuarial science degrees align cleanly. If your degree is in a tangential field, document how your coursework directly supports risk management work.
Lead with certifications like FRM or CFA
Professional certifications strengthen your H-1B petition by demonstrating specialized expertise. The FRM from GARP and the CFA are widely recognized in this field and signal to both employers and USCIS that the role requires specialized, not generalist, knowledge.
Understand your employer's cap-exempt status
Universities, nonprofits, and government-affiliated research organizations are exempt from the H-1B annual cap and lottery. Risk management roles exist in these settings. A cap-exempt employer means you can start sooner and skip the lottery entirely.
Request premium processing if timing is critical
Employers can pay for premium processing, which guarantees a USCIS decision within 15 business days. For Director-level roles where start dates are firm and teams are waiting, this is often worth requesting during negotiation.
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Find Risk Management Director JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Risk Management Director role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Risk Management Director qualifies as a specialty occupation because the role typically requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as finance, economics, statistics, or actuarial science. USCIS evaluates whether the degree requirement is a normal industry standard for the position, and director-level risk roles consistently meet that threshold, particularly in regulated industries like banking and insurance.
Which visa types do employers typically use to sponsor Risk Management Directors?
The H-1B is the most common path. Australians may qualify for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and faster processing. Canadians and Mexicans can pursue the TN visa under USMCA. Senior professionals with extraordinary ability or multinational manager experience may qualify for the O-1 or L-1A respectively. The right visa depends on your nationality, prior U.S. work history, and employer structure.
Will my non-U.S. degree be accepted for an H-1B petition in this role?
Yes, foreign degrees are accepted, but your employer's immigration attorney will typically obtain a credential evaluation from a recognized agency to confirm equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree or higher. Australian three-year degrees are generally accepted as equivalent. If your degree is in a field adjacent to risk management, the evaluation may also assess whether your coursework substantively supports the role's technical requirements.
How competitive is H-1B sponsorship for Risk Management Directors compared to other roles?
Director-level roles face less USCIS scrutiny than entry-level positions because the specialty occupation argument is stronger and the employer's business need is easier to document. Risk management roles in financial services, in particular, have high H-1B approval rates because the degree-to-role connection is well established. USCIS RFE rates for finance-adjacent roles have declined in recent years as policy guidance has clarified the specialty occupation standard.
How do I find Risk Management Director jobs where the employer will actually sponsor a visa?
Sponsorship willingness is not always disclosed in job postings, which makes filtering for it time-consuming. Migrate Mate curates listings specifically for international candidates who need visa sponsorship, so you can focus your search on employers with a verified history of sponsoring roles at this level rather than applying broadly and asking about sponsorship later in the process.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Risk Management Director jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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